Laboratory Operations Specialist

Description of Job Duty:

The Instructional Designer supports faculty and academic programs by applying instructional design principles and best practices to enhance teaching and learning across online, hybrid, and face-to-face modalities. The position provides instructional design consultation, course development support, faculty training, and guidance on educational technologies to promote student success, accessibility, and effective learning experiences. 

Implements instructional and media design concepts and the development of materials and services into the various aspects of teaching and learning in all modalities. Consultation and support pertaining to the integration of instructional technologies and best practices in content delivery and curriculum development through activities and workshops. Active collaboration with faculty, staff, and members of the instructional design team in planning, designing, documenting, and training related to enhancing teaching and learning online. Demonstrates alacrity by being positive, helpful, constructive, and willing to solve problems with a can-do attitude to meet the needs of faculty, students, and members of the university community. Plans and develops developmental resources and activities for workshops, training materials, and marketing materials. Evaluates emerging technologies, design concepts, and best practices. Implements surveys to improve training opportunities and programming from faculty, student, and focus groups. Design and deliver orientation, training, and technical support to faculty and students. Works in a team-centered environment and performs other duties as assigned.

• Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Instructional Design and Course Development  

• Collaborates with faculty to design, revise, and improve courses using instructional design models that align learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments.  

• Supports the development and transition of courses for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced face-to-face delivery.  

• Applies best practices related to course organization, navigation, and clarity to improve the student learning experience.  

Faculty Consultation and Support  

• Provides individualized instructional design consultations to faculty focused on course planning, pedagogy, and continuous improvement.  

• Assists faculty in selecting and integrating instructional strategies that promote student engagement and active learning.  

• Supports faculty adoption of instructional design best practices to improve course quality and consistency.