Teaching and Learning Specialist

Job Profile: Academic Program Specialist 3 Job Family: Academic Program Management Time Type: Full time Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Plans and coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or a set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity. Job Description: The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) Dean's Office seeks a collaborative and innovative Teaching and Learning Specialist to advance excellence in teaching and learning across the college's academic programs. In this role, you will partner with faculty and academic leaders to design, build, and continuously enhance high-quality learning experiences that support student engagement, academic achievement, and career readiness. A primary responsibility of this role is the development, organization, and maintenance of courses within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Working closely with faculty, the Teaching and Learning Specialist translates instructional content into engaging, well-organized, and accessible Canvas courses by developing modules, assignments, discussions, quizzes, rubrics, multimedia content, and learning activities. The specialist applies evidence-based instructional design principles, learning science, accessibility standards, and quality assurance practices to create intuitive, student-centered learning environments that promote success across online, hybrid, and in-person courses. The Teaching and Learning Specialist serves as a trusted Canvas and educational technology resource for faculty, providing consultation on course design, Canvas best practices, course organization, accessibility, assessment strategies, and the effective use of university-supported instructional technologies. This position also supports the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement while promoting responsible and ethical use. As a member of the CISA Teaching and Learning team, this position collaborates with faculty, academic leaders, and university partners to strengthen the quality and consistency of Canvas course experiences across the college. Responsibilities include developing Canvas course templates and instructional resources, supporting faculty development initiatives, conducting course quality and accessibility reviews, and recommending improvements based on instructional best practices and student feedback. The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about leveraging Canvas and instructional technologies to create exceptional learning experiences that reflect CISA's interdisciplinary mission and Arizona State University's commitment to innovation, inclusion, and student success. Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package to enhance your total compensation. This package includes flexible work schedules, low-cost health and life benefits, a wellness program for preventative health education and screenings, tuition waiver for benefits-eligible staff members, as well as tuition reduction for their spouses and dependents, a disability and leaves program for income protection, employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services, volunteer and professional development release time, disability resources and retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement. Position Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 annually; DOE Essential Duties: Partner with CISA faculty to design, develop, and continuously improve online, hybrid, and in-person courses aligned with program and university learning outcomes. Design, build, and maintain courses in Canvas Learning Management Systems. Apply evidence-based instructional design principles to develop engaging course materials, assessments, and learning activities that support student success. Consult with faculty on course design, instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices. Support the responsible use of Canvas, generative AI tools, and other university-supported educational technologies, providing guidance on effective, ethical, and accessible implementation. Review courses for quality, accessibility, and alignment with learning objectives, recommending improvements as needed. Provide timely troubleshooting support to instructors through phone, email, and Zoom for all supported technologies. Develop faculty resources, tutorials, and training materials that pr #J-18808-Ljbffr asu