VACANCY: Instructional Technologist (Faculty Development), Elon University

Requisition Number: 20122524
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed: Full-time, 12 month position
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40
Daily Hours: 8am-5pm;

This position will work primarily on-campus. However, it will be eligible for hybrid telework for up to 2 days per week.

Summary Position
This position is a part of the Learning Design and Support team within Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT). The main responsibility includes supporting faculty development initiatives that focus on integrating instructional technologies by offering consultations and training. Additionally, this position focuses on advancing the use of technology in teaching and learning by developing materials for instructors that are accessible, engaging, and pedagogically grounded.

This position reports through Teaching and Learning Technologies within the Office of Information Technology (IT). IT is in the division of Finance & Administration.

Benefits of Working at Elon University

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for employees.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Education Requirements
Masters degree required.

Degree/Major: Preferred fields of study: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Media, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or similar fields.
Length of Experience: Required: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in the areas of curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, instructional design or similar fields, preferably in a higher education environment.

Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Supervisory Experience: No

Supervisory Experience Detail
None

Special Skills or Experience
Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and learning theories.
• Experience using LMS.
• Experience building modules for online/hybrid learning environments.
• General understanding of copyright, fair use, universal design principles, and digital accessibility.
• Excellent communication skills for consulting and training to provide quality customer service experience for users.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to initiate and execute projects independently.

Preferred:

• Experience using authoring tools like Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate or other similar tools.
• Experience implementing digital accessibility in course design.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references. Applicants are encouraged to include links to a portfolio, website, training examples, etc.

Position will remain open until filled. Application review will begin immediately.

Posting Date: 04/11/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

General Purpose of Position
This position is a part of the Learning Design and Support team within Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT). The main responsibility includes supporting faculty development initiatives that focus on integrating instructional technologies by offering consultations and training. Additionally, this position focuses on advancing the use of technology in teaching and learning by developing materials for instructors that are accessible, engaging, and pedagogically grounded.

This position reports through Teaching and Learning Technologies within the Office of Information Technology (IT). IT is in the division of Finance & Administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support faculty development initiatives (50% of time).

• Consult with instructors to create interactive and engaging learning content that integrates instructional technologies in face-to-face, blended, and online environments.
• Collaborate with programs, and departments on the use and implementation of instructional technologies to enhance students learning experiences.
• Coordinate, develop, and conduct workshops and training sessions, in collaboration with other Instructional Technologists and campus partners, on various educational and technology-related topics.
• Continually research and explore new and emerging technologies that can be used to enhance the teaching and learning experience by keeping up to date with innovations in the field of instructional design and educational technology and collaborating with other educators and technologists to share knowledge and best practices.

2. Manage design and development for courses (30% of time).

• Partner with faculty through the process of ideation, implementation, and iteration of technology-enabled course designs that includes assignments, projects, and other learning experiences for in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Collaborate with campus partners and departments to design and develop technology-enabled instructional materials and online modules/training for academic courses, professional development programs, and department trainings that support learning for diverse learners.
• Offer expertise on learning design, instructional technology, and digital accessibility.
• Serve as a project manager to collaborate with campus partners for TLT resources.
• Consult with faculty members teaching in the Summer Online program to design and develop engaging online courses by integrating relevant instructional technologies. Coordinate with the Registrars Office to ensure effective communication and support for faculty.
• Design and update university wide course templates and support the creation of departmental course templates in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Develop resources for instructors to adopt Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in their course design so that all learners have equal access to the content.

3. Support TLT operations (20% of time).

• Support resolution of service requests for Learning Design and Support team .
• Collaborate with IT staff and campus partners to create innovative learning experiences for students.
• Collaborate with other Instructional Technologists to maintain and upgrade technologies. Recommend technology solutions for adoption and assist with deployments.
• Develop and update instructional technology documentation that provides clear guidelines on how to effectively use technology.
• Develop best practices using learning theories to support and promote the effective use of instructional technologies across campus.
• Provide guidance as a technology expert on committees.

Other duties as needed or required.

Education and Experience
Education
Masters degree required. Preferred fields of study: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Media, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design or similar fields.

Work Experience
Required: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in the areas of curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, instructional design or similar fields, preferably in a higher education environment.

Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Training
Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and learning theories.
• Experience using LMS.
• Experience building modules for online/hybrid learning environments.
• General understanding of copyright, fair use, universal design principles, and digital accessibility.
• Excellent communication skills for consulting and training to provide quality customer service experience for users.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to initiate and execute projects independently.

Preferred:

• Experience using authoring tools like Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate or other similar tools.
• Experience implementing digital accessibility in course design.

Does this position require driving for the university? No

Additional Information

To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9372

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years. In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.