"Senior Instructional Technologist"

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Instructional Technologist facilitates technology-rich teaching and learning by providing evaluation and technical support related to the College’s online learning management system and eLearning technologies for online, hybrid, and in-person courses. This position guides the adoption of new and existing instructional technologies at the college and assists faculty and staff in utilizing technology to enhance instruction and student outcomes. This includes assessing instructional needs of faculty and determining application solutions that will support the integration of digital content into the teaching and learning environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide instructional technology adoption and provide assistance to faculty of varying skill levels in the development and implementation of online, hybrid, and classroom courses.
• Support the use of the college’s LMS and integrated applications that facilitate digital learning across the curriculum, including online, hybrid, and classroom instruction.
• Assist faculty in the use of the college’s Learning Management System, Lecture Capture System, Web Conferencing and Collaboration applications, accessibility product, and Enterprise Video System.
• Provide tier 2 eLearning technical support for faculty, students, and staff; utilize the IT Helpdesk ticketing system to route problems to appropriate Online Learning & Technology staff.
• Conduct in-person and remote workshops, webinars, trainings, and consultations for faculty on current technologies and new initiatives in instructional technology.
• Create training materials to accommodate self-learners and provide resources for faculty and students.
• Consult with faculty on the appropriate use of technology in instruction, including instructional design principles.
• Participate in quality assurance review of online courses and recommend changes.
• Assess instructional needs of faculty and determine application solutions that will support the integration of digital content into the teaching and learning environment.
• Participate in the discovery, evaluation, implementation, and use of emerging technologies that have potential value for teaching and learning, and enhance the students’ learning experience.
• Provide technical support for all online learning management system instructional initiatives to improve learning outcomes, facilitate technology-rich teaching, and advance curricular innovation.
• Stays informed about the current state of and future advances in instructional technology and digital and online learning.
• Facilitates the sharing of new learning, instructional techniques, and instructional technologies, including emerging technologies, in creative and collaborative ways

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Computer Technology, Information Sciences, Educational Technology, or a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Blackboard Learn/Ultra LMS
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites, including but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, or Instructional Design
• Demonstrated experience in providing instructional support and faculty professional development in Higher Education
• Higher Education teaching experience

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.