This Instructional Specialist posting and the Curriculum Developer posting represents one position vacancy, to be filled at the level matching candidate credentials.
The Associate Instructional Specialist (P1) will work under immediate supervision while following established procedures and working with other departmental instruction specialists to support the implementation, delivery, and provisioning of assigned undergraduate Computer Science (CS) courses for CS, Data Science (DS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) majors, including lecture, lab, and project experiences.
The Instructional Specialist (P2) works under general supervision, independently and in collaboration with other instructional specialists and curriculum development specialists to plan, implement and coordinate assigned undergraduate Computer Science courses for CS, DS, and AI majors, including lecture, lab, and project experiences.
About Us:
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What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience Required:
Associate Instructional Specialist (P1) will need the following:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or other computing discipline preferred, or other technical or education major
- No experience required
Skills Needed:
- Understanding of the organization and operation of higher education courses, and the function of teaching assistants
Preferred:
- Understanding of software development, computer instructional laboratories, and pedagogical concepts
- Ability to:
- develop presentations used in training teaching assistants
- use of content management system to maintain a course website
- Knowledge of the operation of course learning management systems
Instructional Specialist (P2) will need the following:
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, other computing discipline, or other technical or education major required
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
Skills Needed:
- General knowledge of computer Science curricula
- Understanding of the organization and operation of higher education courses
- Understand the function of teaching assistants
- Ability to:
- effectively communicate with faculty and teaching assistants
- work independently, and with large groups
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of CS instructional laboratories and general knowledge of computer lab equipment
- Ability to:
- teach and monitor progress of teaching assistants
- maintain a course website
- Knowledge of the operation of course learning management systems
Additional Information:
- Purdue University 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
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career Stream
Professional 1
- Pay Band S050
- Job Code #20003614
Professional 2
- Pay Band S055
- Job Code#20003613
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
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EOE / AA
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
