Instructional Development Specialist - Academic Affairs - College of Dentistry

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, remote work
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jan 07, 2026
Instructional Development Specialist - Academic Affairs - College of Dentistry Instructional Development Specialist - Academic Affairs - College of Dentistry Hiring Department: Dentistry Academic Affairs Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038873 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site (Successful completion of the probationary period, up to 1 day per week of remote work may be possible) Posting Close Date: 1/21/2026 Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 78,000.00 / Annual Salary (Final rate offered will consider internal equity, candidate experience, qualifications and budget constraints) About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. About the College of Dentistry The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master's programs. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under the supervision of the Director of Academic Affairs, the Instructional Development Specialist supports the integration of instructional technology and digital learning within the College of Dentistry which requires the position to assist faculty with technology use, providing support and training, ensuring accessibility compliance, managing assessment tools, and overseeing testing center operations, including accommodations and make-up exams. Duties & Responsibilities: Instructional Technology Training and Faculty Support - Support faculty in-person in integrating instructional technology and digital learning tools which may occur in lecture halls and classrooms. Delivers training, develops instructional resources, ensures accessibility compliance, and manages assessment platforms. Oversees classroom tech, multimedia tools, and testing center operations. Advises on emerging technologies and collaborates across departments to enhance learning environments. Support high stake assessments such as Obstructive Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Support classroom technology, recording, content creation. Digital Learning Systems Management Administer educational platforms (e.g., Curriculum mapping software, Epic, assessment platform, ExamSoft, Learning Management System (LMS), Echo360) and ensure integration with university systems. Support cloud-based tools and secure academic data management and ensures Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA)-compliant storage and adherence to institutional security policies. Customer Service, Training, and Troubleshooting Develop and deliver training on instructional technologies and best practices. Assist with exam proctoring, ensuring adherence to testing protocols, academic integrity policies, and a secure testing environment. Respond to faculty requests and troubleshoot multimedia and collaboration tools. Ensure all audio-visual (AV) equipment is functioning properly and troubleshoots any problems in lecture halls and classrooms. Collaborate with IT, Curriculum Committee, and facilities to identify AV needs and recommend classroom technology solutions to meet or enhance instructional delivery and curriculum requirements. Innovational and Educational Strategy Develop policies and workflows related to digital learning, data privacy, and AI usage. Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies, including AI tools and data visualization platforms to support academic innovation. Provide recommendations to administration regarding technology procurement and strategic investments. Plan, assign and review work of student employees to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage student employees to ensure that a qualified team exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy AND Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching OR Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities AND Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree and 3 years of experience in utilizing instructional technology in higher education. Experience coaching faculty in integrating technology into teaching. Proficiency with platforms such as Canvas, Blackboard, or D2L, ExamSoft, Respondus, QuestionMark or similar. Demonstrated experience with any learning management system software. Effective listening and communication skills to work effectively across all levels of the college and UIC. Expert level analytic ability and problem-solving skills. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18713?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1ba7d51dbb4b134abdaba7f3cba0965e