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Learning Specialist II (JSOM)

🇺🇸 Richardson, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51,000 per Month 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ September 13th, 2026
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The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Learning Specialist II (JSOM) responsible for delivering advanced instructional support and developing programs in business communication, professional development, student success, and AI-enhanced learning. This role provides workshops, individual coaching, classroom integration, and cross-campus collaboration to support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students while advancing student success through integration of communication training, career readiness, and emerging technologies.

Highlights
  • Provide coaching and workshops on business communication, professional development, student success, and AI usage for academic and professional contexts.
  • Support PhD and DBA students with dissertation formatting, research reviews, submission, and publication standards.
  • Coach doctoral students on professional communication skills including networking, public speaking, and academic writing for public audiences.
  • Utilize knowledge of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini for ethical academic and professional applications.
  • Required skills include professional communication, assessment design for ESL/EFL graduate students, phonetics and phonology evaluation, and strong organizational abilities.
  • Preferred experience includes working in higher education, program design for diverse student populations, and use of Canva, presentation software, and social media platforms.
  • Minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience; a master’s degree in English, Communication, or related fields is preferred.
  • Reports to the Director of Professional Development and collaborates with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to support student success across academic levels.
  • Salary starts at $51,000 monthly, depending on qualifications; full-time regular position.
  • UT Dallas offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition benefits, and professional development opportunities.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S07235P
Position Title Learning Specialist II (JSOM)
Functional Title
Department Management
Salary Range $51,000, DOQ
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 09/11/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Desired Start Date 10/01/2026
Job Summary
The University of Texas at Dallas has an excellent job opportunity for individuals looking to join our team as a Learning Specialist II in the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM).

The Learning Specialist II provides advanced instructional support and program development in business communication, professional development, student success, and AI-enhanced learning. This role supports undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students through workshops, individual coaching, classroom integration, and cross-campus collaboration.

The position reports to the Director of Professional Development and plays a key role in advancing student success by integrating communication training with career readiness, academic support, and emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree in English, Communication, or a related field.
  • Experience working in higher education, particularly in student success, academic support, writing centers, graduate education, career services, or professional development programs.
  • Experience supporting undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Experience designing, delivering, and assessing workshops, training programs, curricula, and educational resources for diverse student populations.
  • Experience coordinating programs, communications, or services across multiple stakeholders while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Experience with Canva, presentation software, social media platforms, and other tools used for student engagement, outreach, and program promotion.
  • Experience supporting executive-level DBA students with dissertation writing, formatting, publication processes, and academic communication.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of professional communication principles, including business writing, presentation skills, networking, public speaking, LinkedIn branding, personal marketing, and career readiness strategies.
  • Knowledge of assessment design in the areas of Second Language Acquisition and/or English as a Second Language, specifically for evaluating the written and spoken English language skills of graduate doctoral students.
  • Knowledge of phonetics and phonology and the ability to evaluate spoken English to determine whether additional resources or support may be beneficial in preparing individuals to teach management courses in an English-language classroom.
  • Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini) and the ability to support the ethical and effective use of AI in academic and professional settings.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage student populations and collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide general group and individual coaching to undergraduate and graduate students on business communication, professional development, student success resources, and using AI for academic and professional success.
  • Provide individualized support to PhD and DBA students on dissertation formatting, research paper reviews, submission requirements, and publication standards.
  • Provide coaching and assessments to PhD and DBA students on key professional communication skills, including speaking (networking, small talk, conferences, public speaking) and writing for public-facing academic materials (e.g., LinkedIn posts, presentations, personal websites)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Tuition Benefits
  • BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Plan Options
  • Long and short-term disability
  • TRS Retirement Plan
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  1. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
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