"Extended Reality (XR) Lab Coordinator"

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Position Title: Extended Reality (XR) Lab Coordinator

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec II

Job Duties:

Standard Job Description: Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist II

The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is seeking applications for the Extended/Virtual/Augmented Lab Coordinator.

XR LAB INFORMATION

The extended reality lab is a university-wide resource designed to elevate teaching, learning, and research through immersive technologies such as XR, AR, and VR. Rooted in UW–Stout’s polytechnic mission, the lab empowers students, faculty, and industry partners to explore, create, and innovate with cutting‑edge tools that transform instructional experiences. Its goals include supporting multidisciplinary immersive learning, driving faculty collaboration and innovation, expanding student skill development, fostering community and industry engagement, and enabling globally connected, boundaryless education—ultimately serving as a launchpad for inclusive, future‑ready learning environments. The lab is scheduled to open in Fall 2026 with an anticipated start date for this position mid-April of 2026.

We are seeking an innovator and leader in immersive technology. In this role, your ideas will shape what’s next. As part of the lab’s founding team, you won’t just join an emerging initiative—you’ll help plan it, launch it, and lead it forward. From contributing to the lab’s vision to overseeing cutting‑edge XR development, you’ll be at the center of integrating immersive technologies into classrooms, studios, and industry partnerships across UW–Stout.

If you’re passionate about innovation, excited by emerging tech, and ready to build something transformative from the ground up, the MiXR Lab is your place to make an impact.

Apply now and help us create the future of experiential learning!

PURPOSE

The lab coordinator designs, develops, and enhances instructional activities and programs within the XR Lab, applying learning theory and instructional design models to support innovative teaching and learning. Manages day-to-day lab operations to ensure accessibility for students and faculty, and coordinates with instructional design, library, Office of Corporate Relations and Economic Engagement (OCREE), and other academic units to foster cross-campus collaboration and effective use of lab resources. Reports to the Director of Multimodal Instructional Support; housed in Library.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, UW-Stout's distinct mission prioritizes three educational tenets: applied learning, business and industry collaboration, and career focus. These tenets are formalized via a variety of intentional mechanisms including a 100% experiential learning requirement across all programs; a commitment to general education as the “Stout Core” to undergraduate student success; program advisory committees comprised of employers, alumni, and UW-Stout faculty and staff to foster continuous improvement of all academic programs; and a record of hiring faculty and staff with both academic credentials and in-field/professional experiences. One measure of success that supports our mission is UW-Stout's student career outcomes. UW-Stout's 99% graduate placement rate (students employed within six months or continuing education) remains unsurpassed within the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical College System.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design earned by start date, educational technology, computer science, or related field
• Experience with XR technologies in educational settings
• Evidence of strong collaboration skills and work with cross functional teams
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience with XR development platforms (Unity, Unreal Engine)
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and makerspace management
• Familiarity with Meta for Education
• Lab management experience
• Experience in project management: managing multiple timelines and meeting deadlines

RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational and Learning Support

• Designs and develops engaging, effective learning experiences using AR/VR technologies, supporting face-to-face, blended, and online modalities.
• Provides training and technical support directly to learners and faculty in classroom, lab, and distance learning settings.
• Supports faculty development and engagement through training programs and professional development activities related to XR and instructional technology.
• Consults with and assists staff and faculty in integrating XR technologies into course curricula, assignments, and assessments, ensuring alignment with current pedagogical practices and learning outcomes.

Campus Support

• Coordinates with the library on open access/lab hours for students, faculty, etc.
• Collaborates with academic colleges, OCREE, and other units to support applied research, curriculum innovation, and the use of the lab as a campus-wide resource.
• Networks with other campus lab managers, technicians, and Learning & Information Technology (LIT) staff to share best practices and maintain high standards for instructional technology.

Lab and Equipment Management

• Maintains and updates lab equipment, researches and acquires new learning resources and technologies, and submits modernization requests in coordination with LIT, the Library Director, and the Director of Multimodal Instructional Supports.
• Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, and resolves issues related to learning technologies, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Manages open lab hours.
• May oversee the scheduling and development of student workers.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, 3/6/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 3/6/2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below) 1–2 pages.
• Resume.

*All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.*

Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies each requirement.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, if you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Chair: Clayton Benjamin

Phone: 715-232-1291

Email: benjamincl@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
• Designs and develops engaging, effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face, blended, and/or online
• Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
• Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
• Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
• Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
• Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
• Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
• Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials. Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met