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Purdue University is hiring an Instructional Developer IMPACT Critical Thinking. The role involves collaborating with instructors engaged in the IMPACT Critical Thinking professional development program and other instructional programs within the Center for Instructional Excellence, focusing on course design and faculty support across various disciplines.

Highlights

Support instructors participating in IMPACT Critical Thinking and other instructional development programs.
Collaborate with faculty and academic units to integrate Critical Thinking skills into curricula.
Design courses across face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments.
Work within a developmental and consultative framework with diverse instructors.
Requires familiarity with educational research and experience with qualitative or quantitative human subject research.
Utilize strong communication and organizational skills in a team environment.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and teaching experience in higher education are preferred.
Minimum two years of relevant experience in higher education or professional development involving faculty support.
The position is exempt from overtime and has an anticipated salary range of $47,800 to $60,000.
Background check required; employment sponsorship not provided.

Instructional Developer IMPACT Critical Thinking (CT) Full Description

Job Summary

The Instructional Developer IMPACT Critical Thinking is located within the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE), as part of the Innovative Learning Team and the Office of the Provost. The Instructional Developer IMPACT Critical Thinking focuses primarily on working with instructors who are engaged in the IMPACT Critical Thinking (CT) professional development program. In addition, the Instructional Developer IMPACT Critical Thinking will work with instructors in a variety of other instructional development programs in CIE; programs like the IMPACT FLC and the Foundations of Teaching. The Instructional Developer IMPACT Critical Thinking will work with a variety of instructors from a variety of disciplines in a developmental and consultation capacity.

The Instructional Developer IMPACT Critical Thinking is supervised by the Associate Director of the Center.

This is a vibrant, development-focused team that provides an opportunity to develop your professional skills.
Weekly in-person work is expected for this position, although some hybrid work can be possible.

At Purdue, you’ll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they’re the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you’re ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. The Center for Instructional Excellence prioritizes the personal and professional development of our staff. We work in a highly collaborative environment to maximize the individual strengths of each member of the development team. The work of the center connects with every college on the campus providing a vast opportunity to connect with hundreds of instructors from different disciplines. If you want to grow as a professional, CIE may be the place for you.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Two (2) years’ experience in higher education, academic or professional development; working and supporting faculty and instructional staff is required (can include graduate work)
Experience and familiarity working directly and in collaboration with a wide-ranging group of stakeholders including faculty and instructors, as well as academic units on integration of Critical Thinking skills into the curriculum
Experience and ability to work in changing, ambiguous, and fluid situations
Experience with course design, including face-to-face, hybrid and online environments
Experience with either qualitative or quantitative human subject research

Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
High level of organization skills
Commitment to service-orientation philosophy and approach
Ability to work as a contributing member of a strategic team
Familiarity with educational research
Ability to work independently with general supervision

Nice to Have:

Master’s degree
Experience teaching in higher education

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 2

Pay Band S040

Job Code # 20002464

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $47,800.00 to $60,000.00. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

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