About this job
The ID will be responsible for
- Developing productive, collegial relationships with course instructors, and supporting instructors as they revise course materials, investigate new teaching strategies, use educational
technology, and navigate departmental policies. - Supporting the delivery of mostly online courses during the term. Duties include posting of sync session lecture videos, supporting guest lecturers.
- Collaborating and aligning with stakeholders and leadership to prioritize tasks and gather/ apply acceptance criteria. Gathering and applying feedback to meet the needs of the team.
- Taking ownership of the course development and revision process and utilizing project management skills to support faculty through ideation to launch of new and revised courses.
- Creating online content for courses, workshops, professional development, and other online events – including educational technology use, interactive online assessments, multimedia
content, and online meeting platforms. - Collaborating with program staff on processes, policies, and best practices related to online teaching and learning, course development, and student engagement.
- Researching relevant educational technology and developing best practices for tool use.
- Building and revising course sites in Canvas LMS and providing ongoing support and maintenance of those sites.
- Contributing to evaluation activities that assess course and program outcomes, including the overall student experience and community; and interpreting evaluation data for new and
existing programs. - Contributing to course quality assurance efforts and accreditation/compliance activities as they arise, such as RSI requirements, accessibility standards, intellectual property
management, etc. - Maintaining public-facing information, such as program websites and handbooks, and assisting with marketing and publicizing the programs.
- Coordinating a handful of online info sessions, seminars, workshops, new student orientation and special events per year
- Serving as the liaison between the program and central online working groups, contributing to the community of instructional design and online learning professionals at Penn and bringing
back relevant ideas and practices.
Targeted Pay Range: $61,000-$64,000
This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to
the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
$43,919.00 – $63,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market
factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status,
age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
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Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. -
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are
also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. -
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a
pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. -
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be. -
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of
the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be
subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting. -
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of
the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the
latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle
of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free. -
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and
cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars
from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. -
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use
of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. -
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for
closing costs or home improvements. -
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to
two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay