Instructional Technology Support Specialist
Instructional Technology Support Specialist
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Job Description
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.
Job Summary:
Under general direction of the Director of Instructional Technology the Instructional Technology Support Specialist will provide pedagogical assistance to faculty using a variety of instructional technologies to improve learning outcomes in Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) courses. The Instructional Technology Support Specialist will assist faculty in the development courses and provide quality assurance reviews for these courses and programs as well. The Instructional Technology Specialist will research emerging instructional technologies track and distribute content through Master courses and implement learning solutions suitable for academic programs as needed.Salary:
Pay range $24.41 - $26.00 (annualized $50772.80 - $54080)
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidates experience education skills and other factors including internal equity and university funding resources.
Internal Classification: Career Track - Support; Job Level - 3
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement working both in-person and remotely.
Job Status:
Full time***
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Provide instructional design consultation to faculty for the development of learning materials that leverage technologies to improve student learning outcomes as appropriate for TUG
Collaborate with faculty to implement a variety of instructional technologies in courses and programs as pedagogically appropriate
Work with departments and individual faculty members to provide ongoing and systematic support for the delivery of courses by creating and maintaining and distributing Master course content for departments that request this service.
Conduct quality assurance reviews (to include ADA accessibility compliance) for courses and work with faculty to implement suggested revisions
Provide training and support to faculty and staff using the LMS introducing new instructional technologies and addressing emerging course design issues
Research and identify technology trends in the field
Research and identify best practices in the field
Collaborate and communicate with other support personnel in the deployment of instructional technology
Qualifications:
Certification in Instructional Technology Educational Technology Adult Learning Education or related area of study (Masters degree preferred)
At least two years of instructional design or course design and teaching experience.
Knowledge of ADA compliance for accessible course design. Understanding of the WCAG 2.1 standards is preferred
Experienced Learning Management System (LMS) administrator with a working knowledge of Canvas preferred
A working knowledge of HTML
Knowledge of Adult Learning theories is preferred.
Proficient in Windows Word Excel PowerPoint Google Doc Sheets and Slides and other common software packages
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team negotiate and deliver projects according to established timelines.
A strong commitment to excellence in work done and passionate about giving quality service to the campus community
A goal-oriented individual who is self-motivated diligent solution-oriented and exhibits a high energy level
Demonstrated the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Practices attentive and active listening has the patience to hear people out and can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees
Strong written and oral communication skills
Personally committed to continuous self-improvement understands that different situations call for different skills and approaches and works to deploy strengths and offset weaknesses or limits
Maintains confidentiality
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.
Physical Requirements:
Work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting standing bending or stooping for extended periods of time.
Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor.
Vision to read documents e-mail and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
