Instructional Consultant II

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!  

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace  

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.  

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!   

• Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. 
• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! 
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.  
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  

Opportunity:   

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!  

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.  

Job Description: The Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (RCTLE) provides academic and instructional support for ERAU’s Worldwide Campus aligning with the University’s strategic plan, specifically goal #3 – Achieve academic excellence with exceptional programs and outstanding faculty. The Instructional Consultant II (Level 2), is responsible for guiding, mentoring and developing faculty throughout their lifecycle with ERAU-W. This is accomplished through regular communication, observation, and individualized consultation that supports faculty as they prepare to teach, when they are actively teaching and as they wrap-up teaching requirements. This can include reviewing courses to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and evidence-based instructional practices, engaging in dispute resolution by effective communication with academic advisors and college leadership as well as collaboration with college leadership to quickly address concerns and offer additional training opportunities. The Instructional Consultant II will serve as an expert in pedagogy, instructional technology, reflective teaching, and the scholarship of teaching and learning, and as such is expected to actively and continuously engage in professional development activities to remain current in teaching and educational technology trends, and stay up-to-date with Embry-Riddle’s curriculum, instructional technology, and policies.

The Instructional Consultant II will be responsible for training and mentoring new faculty by facilitating iTeachER, the required faculty training experience, and engaging in regular supportive communication with new faculty during their first term teaching. The Instructional Consultant II will also identify instructional opportunities and provide appropriate support through regular consultations with new and veteran faculty and in accordance with college recommendations. The Instructional Consultant II will support regular updates of existing resources, or creation of new support materials to enhance instructional excellence based on the needs of RCTLE or the College Support Team as directed by the Associate Director. This can include ongoing optional offerings or additional resources. The Instructional Consultant II will also work with their college team to design, deliver and evaluate college-specific resources and offerings to best meet the current goals of the college and the strategic initiatives of the university.

Due to the dynamic nature of RCTLE, the Instructional Consultant II must be flexible and able to work collaboratively both within the RCTLE team and with the other ERAU departments and colleges as needed to best serve the needs of the ERAU-W faculty thus positively impacting student success. For example, the Instructional Consultant II will provide appropriate insights with Instructional Designers and Course developers by evaluating available and appropriate data and communicating trends, concerns, and strengths to enhance the instructional design and development process and support student success.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education or related field
• 3-5 years of work-related experience

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Excellent skills in performing administrative tasks and supervising personnel when needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent research skills in the areas of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with faculty, RCTLE staff, IT staff, and Library staff.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work without close supervision