Faculty Support Specialist

• Collaborative Partnership & Program Support
• Work collaboratively with faculty groups engaged in course and program innovations
• Participate in committees and working groups related to curriculum development, assessment, and educational technology
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and program review for academic program evolution and enhancement

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Higher Education, or related field; or equivalent experience in instructional design and faculty support within an LMS environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience in instructional design, educational technology, or faculty development in higher education
• Demonstrated expertise with Canvas LMS
• Strong understanding of learning assessment principles, evidence-based teaching practices, and student-centered, experiential learning approaches
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse faculty populations and translate complex technical concepts into accessible guidance
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary curriculum development is ideal
• Experience with educational technology tools integrated with Canvas (e.g., H5P, Panopto, VoiceThread, polling tools, digital portfolios) is a bonus

• Working Arrangements
• Full-time, primarily on-campus position based at our main campus in Burlington, VT, with hybrid flexibility
• Standard business hours Monday through Friday
• Occasional evening or weekend commitments for faculty development events or institutional activities

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary

$59,000 - $63,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health
• Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• Paid
• Time
• Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time and 2 days of personal leave
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution
• Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
• Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
• Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
• Other
• Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs

Application Instructions

• To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College.

The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter.

To streamline our hiring process and ensure fairness for all candidates, we manage all recruitment communications through our online application system. Please do not call regarding your application status. We'll reach out directly if we'd like to schedule an interview.

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

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• positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees.

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Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."