James began at the College of General Studies in August of 2022, bringing over 15 years of experience in instructional design in higher education. He works directly with Pitt instructors to develop and optimize online curriculum. James earned his B.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh and his Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Point Park University. He is a certified Peer Reviewer for Quality Matters, received DACUM certification from The Ohio State University, and holds a Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in secondary social studies education.
Prior to joining the Pitt staff, James worked as an Instructional Designer and Content Strategist for the Art Institute’s system of schools and The Academy of Art University in San Francisco.