Coordinator for Instructional Development

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: $57,500 - $59,500

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 06/03/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Classification Title: Academic Professional AC

Faculty Rank: Academic Professional Associate

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: A terminal degree or completion of a terminal degree within six months of start date.

Position Summary:

For full consideration, those wishing to apply for this position should submit application materials by July 4 ,2026.

The University of Georgia seeks an organized and thoughtful individual to join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) as a Coordinator for Instructional Development. The CTL is a unit of the Office of Instruction, whose central mission is to provide university-wide leadership, collaboration, and support on matters related to instruction. This Coordinator for Instructional Development reports to the Senior Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, and collaborates with other CTL personnel. At the CTL, Coordinators work under the guidance of their supervisor to develop and execute plans and protocols for effective and efficient operations in their area. They manage and oversee the implementation of programs and services, coordinate and support external facing initiatives, cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals from campus partner units, provide training, consultations, and support for individuals across campus, collaborate with their CTL colleagues, and more.

The individual filling this position will join the CTL team in supporting instruction across all UGA schools and colleges. The instructional development services that may be included in this individual’s portfolio could include project management and coordination, one-on-one teaching-related consultations, facilitation of mid-semester formative evaluations of teaching, execution of specific CTL programs, development of help resources for teaching and learning technology, and support for instructional use of our learning management system. There will also be an opportunity for this individual to teach at least once per year within our slate of graduate level teaching development courses.

Additional Requirements: At least one year of teaching experience in higher education, and a demonstrated commitment to improving teaching on the basis of research on teaching and learning.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• A terminal degree in an academic field represented at the University of Georgia.
• At least one year of experience providing teaching-related support and/or educational development services to faculty at an institution of higher education.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Practical knowledge of the basic (evidence-based) principles of effective teaching in higher education.
• Ability to provide timely support for the work of others in a professional manner, including assessing/diagnosing the need, and identifying specific ways to meet those needs.
• Ability to identify and apply relevant research on teaching and learning to specific teaching situations in the higher education context.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and project management skills, including the ability to attend to detail and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellence in teaching, instructional design, and/or educational development in higher education – preferably at a large public research university.

Physical Demands: Work is performed in-person and in an office environment, and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities: Contribute to the execution of educational development programs and services for faculty and graduate students (e.g., conducting mid-semester formative evaluations of teaching coordination of the Faculty Learning Community program, GradTeach Certificate workshops and cohort leadership, review of Learning Technology Grant applications, etc.).

Percentage Of Time: 40

Duties/Responsibilities: Leverage project management strategies to assist the Senior Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, supporting effective and efficient development of new and existing programs, services, and events.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one and group support for instructors and TAs.

Percentage Of Time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Develop evidence-based resources and/or support materials for instruction at UGA.

Percentage Of Time: 10

Duties/Responsibilities: Teach once per year within our slate of graduate level teaching courses (offered through the graduate school).

Percentage Of Time: 10

Duties/Responsibilities: Professional development and other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 5