Instructional Coach

Instructional Coach

LSU New Orleans seeks to hire an Instructional Coach to assist with the development of HyFlex courses, with an emphasis on first-year and gateway coursework. This fully grant funded position will work in conjunction with the Center for Teaching Innovation to support faculty with design, development, and implementation of high-quality learning experiences that support student success, engagement, and retention.

Course Design and Faculty Support (50%)

• Partner with faculty and instructors to design, develop, implement, evaluate, revise, maintain, and continuously improve flexible undergraduate courses utilizing asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, HyFlex, and other flexible learning modalities.
• Apply evidence-based instructional design, accessibility, and quality course design principles to develop and align learning outcomes, instructional materials, learning activities, assessments, and student engagement strategies.
• Support course development, maintenance, and implementation within the learning management system and related instructional technologies.
• Develop templates, guides, resources, and instructional materials that promote effective course design and delivery.
• Support faculty during active course delivery through revisions, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Provide individualized instructional coaching and consultation to faculty and instructors related to course design, assessment, student engagement, and instructional technology integration.
• Conduct course quality reviews using institutional and nationally recognized quality standards
• Use instructional, accessibility, and student engagement data to recommend and implement continuous improvements, including evaluation of grant-supported courses

Accessibility and Inclusive Learning (25%)

• Support the development and implementation of accessible instructional materials and learning environments.
• Review, remediate, and maintain instructional materials and course content to align with institutional accessibility standards and applicable regulations.
• Assist faculty in applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and inclusive teaching practices.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve accessibility of STEM content, including mathematical notation, laboratory materials, visual content, and technical resources.
• Develop resources and training materials that promote accessible and equitable learning experiences.

Faculty Development and Institutional Initiatives (15%)

• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of workshops, training programs, learning communities, and other professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate on institutional initiatives related to teaching effectiveness, student success, accessibility, instructional technology, and academic innovation.
• Contribute to the development of resources, processes, and best practices that support teaching and learning across the institution.
• Assist with assessment and continuous improvement efforts related to grant-supported activities and faculty development initiatives.

Program Support and Operations (10%)

• Assist with implementation, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of instructional technologies and learning platforms.
• Assist faculty and instructors with implementation, organization, maintenance, troubleshooting, and effective integration of instructional technologies throughout the course lifecycle.
• Support project planning, documentation, assessment, reporting, and other grant-related activities.
• Participate in policy, procedure, and resource development related to instructional design, accessibility, and educational technology.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support teaching and learning initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education, or a related field or equivalent experience;
• Two years relevant experience supporting teaching and learning in higher education or a comparable professional environment; knowledge of instructional design principles and learning technologies;
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive teaching practices;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and project management skills;
• Proficiency with common productivity software and learning management systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education, or a related field;
• Experience designing or supporting HyFlex, online, blended, or technology-enhanced learning environments;
• Experience supporting faculty development initiatives in higher education; experience with accessibility remediation and compliance efforts;
• Familiarity with Canvas learning management system and LMS administration;
• Experience with instructional technology support;
• Experience working with STEM disciplines and technical instructional content;
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL);
• Experience with quality course review;
• Experience developing workshops, training programs, or instructional resources;
• Experience supporting grant-funded projects or institutional initiatives.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.