Instructional Technology Specialist

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Dentistry (SOD) has an excellent opportunity for an IT Instructional Technology Specialist.

The IT Instructional Technology Specialist will perform a variety of tasks to promote and aid faculty and staff in the delivery of instruction by creating technical-based learning experiences. This position will facilitate technology-rich teaching and learning by providing technical support to the Department's learning management system for in-person, online, and hybrid modules. This includes support for self-paced asynchronous modules, audio/video components, and other training resources for faculty, staff, and students.

Primary Duties:

• Assists faculty and students in the use of technology in learning applications and equipment using a wide variety of available technologies, such as Microsoft Office 365 and other PC presentation software, Blackboard Ultra enterprise learning software, Qwickly attendance tracking software, Mediasite lecture capture software and distance learning (DL) technologies such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom video conferencing software.
• Provides daily support and advice to faculty, staff, and students in effectively using instructional technology applications and/or equipment.
• Conducts formal presentations in the use of specific technology materials.
• Monitors use and secures audio/visual, multimedia, video production, and IT equipment as appropriate.
• Assists with the department's or school's presence on the web in the design and integration of special learning features.
• May collaborate on training plans and blended learning implementation strategies and in the design and customization of curriculum and provide consultation on course media use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.