<p>Req Id: 32182</p> <p>Job Title: Instructional Support Coordinator (STEM Curriculum Development)</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Collaborate with faculty and staff to design and implement course content for First-Year Engineering (FYE) courses (ENGR 13100 and ENGR 13200), ensuring integration of both in-class and out-of-class experiences. Responsibilities include managing centralized FYE course activities such as developing a comprehensive course calendar, training the instructional team on course content and grading rubrics, providing guidance on student-related issues, and maintaining technical interfaces like websites. Additionally, support the operation and functionality of classroom and lab spaces to enhance the overall learning environment.</p> <p>This position will be filled as an Instructional Support Coordinator or Senior Instructional Support Coordinator. The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the selected candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. This position is not open to remote or hybrid work.</p> <p>What You'll Be Doing:</p> <p>Course Development (70%)</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with university partners through advance planning to develop course content and logistical activities for the First-Year Engineering courses (ENGR 131/132). </li><li>In cooperation with other curriculum developers, create new and revised exercises to increase efficacy in the classroom. </li><li>Consult with instructional support staff across the university regarding best practices. </li><li>Develop and learn tools for efficient handling of course development. </li><li>Determine methods of class operation along with instructional team. </li><li>Coordinate the centralized course activities such as developing and maintaining course websites, exam logistics, student matters, and other activities. </li><li>Contribute to the development of protocols and procedures. </li></ul> <p>Supervision (10%)</p> <ul> <li>Assist with in-class supervision and training of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) as well as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). </li><li>Mentor UGTAs and GTAs for in-class and out-of-class performance. </li><li>Participate in the evaluation process of GTAs. </li><li>Monitor the quality of classroom work as well as the timeliness, quality, and consistency of grading, and work with the FYE Director to remediate as needed. </li></ul> <p>Lab Management (10%) & Other responsibilities as assigned (10%)</p> <ul> <li>Assist with the operation of the classroom/laboratory spaces including technology use, maintenance, security, safety, and equipment operation. </li><li>Assist with the development/modification/enforcement of lab policies to ensure safe, secure, and efficient operation of the facilities. </li><li>Ensure the proper operation of classroom and lab resources and work with the proper organizations (such as ECN, ITaP, etc.) as needed to solve problems. </li><li>Assist with the assessment of the operation and utilization of the classroom/laboratory spaces to provide recommendations for future course and lab modifications. </li></ul> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>The First-Year Engineering (FYE) is the program in which all engineering students begin their academic career at Purdue. The Instructional Support Team (IST) works behind the scenes to support our instructional teams, course staff, and students by managing and developing courses that ensure a seamless transition into the next step of their undergraduate education. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. For more information about FYE, please visit:</p> <p>https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics/Undergrad/FYE</p> <p>Qualifications for Instructional Support Coordinator</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or other STEM related field </li><li>Two (2) years of related experience </li><li>Professional background in creative problem solving as well as experience in either business or academic settings developing technical learning opportunities and creating training materials. </li><li>Proficiency in programming languages, with a preference for expertise in MATLAB and Python. </li><li>Expert in Microsoft tools, Excel especially, in an engineering environment. </li><li>Demonstrate openness to learning and a teachable demeanor, with a readiness to adapt to new tools and methodologies. </li><li>Possess the ability to critically analyze operations and provide constructive feedback. </li><li>Must excel in problem-solving, thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and exhibit creativity in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team, with the flexibility to manage frequent interruptions. </li><li>Display excellent time management and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. </li><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational abilities are essential, along with a positive attitude, patience, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Arduino/microcontroller experience, including coding, debugging, and troubleshooting. </li><li>Familiarity with interpreting academic materials for use in the classroom and assessing student performance through grading. </li><li>Working knowledge of software/LMS used for course management (e.g., Brightspace, Gradescope, Canvas). </li><li>Understanding of the engineering design cycle/process. </li><li>Experience mentoring and/or supervising graduate and undergraduate students. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications for Senior Instructional Support Coordinator</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or other STEM related field </li><li>Four (4) years of related experience </li><li>Arduino/microcontroller experience, including coding, debugging, and troubleshooting is a must. </li><li>Professional background in creative problem solving as well as experience in either business or academic settings developing technical learning opportunities and creating training materials. </li><li>Proficiency in programming languages, with a preference for expertise in MATLAB and Python. </li><li>Expert in Microsoft tools, Excel especially, in an engineering environment. </li><li>Demonstrate openness to learning and a teachable demeanor, with a readiness to adapt to new tools and methodologies. </li><li>Possess the ability to critically analyze operations and provide constructive feedback. </li><li>Must excel in problem-solving, thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and exhibit creativity in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team, with the flexibility to manage frequent interruptions. </li><li>Display excellent time management and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. </li><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational abilities are essential, along with a positive attitude, patience, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with interpreting academic materials for use in the classroom and assessing student performance through grading. </li><li>Working knowledge of software/LMS used for course management (e.g., Brightspace, Gradescope, Canvas). </li><li>Understanding of the engineering design cycle/process. </li><li>Experience mentoring and/or supervising graduate and undergraduate students. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period </li><li>Purdue University is an EO/EA University </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <p>Compensation Information:</p> <p>Professional 2 Or Professional 3</p> <p>Pay Band S055</p> <p>Job Code#20003613</p> <p>Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 6/24/24</p>