Educational Technologist for CTE

Working under the direction of the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, this role designs and implements faculty development and support for technology-based teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Liberty University.
• Vet and recruit national leaders in educational technology for Liberty professional development events.
• Design, promote, implement, and evaluate university-wide faculty development programs emphasizing systematic development and required classroom support of technology-enhanced teaching and learning effectiveness, including partnering with faculty to inspire and train those interested in new technology implementation.
• Train and support new faculty in the required use of the learning management system and other optional classroom technologies.
• Consult with residential faculty having Canvas issues and complete Canvas Help Desk tickets.
• Develop comprehensive consulting services (individual/department/School/College) for faculty regarding the pedagogical implications of technology integration in residential and online classrooms.
• Develop documentation, tutorials, and videos that support faculty development in instructional technologies.
• Maintain and update the CTE website and Faculty Communication Center.
• Oversee video filming and editing of live professional development events, as required.
• Participate in and support other educational programs offered through the Center and perform other duties as assigned.
• Liaise 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.
• Coordinate the effective use of research, design, development, support, and evaluation of technology-based course delivery, teaching, and learning.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• If required to travel, use of a personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be necessary. Proof of a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required.

Pay

$23.08 - $26.44 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.

Schedule

Full time, onsite.