CTE Educational Technologist

Job description

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion under the direction of Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, designs and implements faculty development and support for technology-based teaching and learning; supports Canvas help tickets and consultations with residential faculty, teaching assistants and graduate assistants; liaisons with Information Technology, the Jerry Falwell Library, the Center for Curriculum Development and the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in planning and designing new opportunities for instructional technology classroom implementation; and coordinates the effective use of research, design, development, support, and evaluation of technology-based course delivery, teaching, and learning. Essential Functions and Responsibilities 1. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks. 2. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Liberty University. 3. Vets and recruits national leaders in educational technology for Liberty professional development events. 4. Designs, promotes, implements and evaluates university-wide faculty development program emphasizing systematic development and required classroom support of technology-enhanced teaching and learning effectiveness, including partnering with faculty in providing inspiration and training for those interested in new technology implementation. 5. Trains and supports new faculty in the required use of the learning management system and other optional classroom technologies. 6. Consults with residential faculty having Canvas issues and completes Canvas Help Desk tickets. 7. Develops comprehensive (individual/department/School/College) consulting services for faculty regarding the pedagogical implications of technology integration in the residential and online classroom. 8. Develop documentation, tutorials, and videos that support faculty development in instructional technologies. 9. Maintains/updates CTE website and Faculty Communication Center. 10. Oversees video filming and editing of live professional development events, as required. 11. Participates in and supports other educational programs offered through the Center and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology or related field plus 2 years of teaching or academic technology support in a K-12 or higher education setting required. Knowledge of distance learning tools and concepts, classroom technologies (Clickers, SMART Board, etc.), lecture capture tools, social media (blogs, wikis, Twitter and MS or Google online collaborative tools), Web 2.0 tools, and research tools and practices preferred. Possess knowledge of academic courseware and emerging trends in instructional computing and media technologies, including pairing publisher course cartridges with the Canvas management system. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $23.08 - $26.44 The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.