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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
UNI – University of Northern Iowa – Educational Technologist
IT – Educational Technology & Media Services
A defined career path exists. Based on experience, the successful candidate will be hired into one of two
levels of professional opportunity: Educational Technologist or Senior Educational Technologist and
will have the opportunity to progress through the career path by achieving defined performance objectives
once employed. Pay grade and salary will be determined based on the level hired into.
Impact & Responsibilities: Assists on an individual basis with faculty in the integration of instructional
technology into teaching and learning; assesses faculty professional development needs pertaining to
integration of instructional technologies into teaching and learning; collaborates across university to
develop, evaluate, and refine professional development instructional materials; provides professional
development for faculty; promotes awareness and supports effective uses of IT-ETMS instructional
technologies; provide training support for faculty, staff and students impacted by the new technologies;
and supervises student employees. Additional duties required for Senior Educational Technologist
position.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, information technology, educational
technology, education or related field required. Required qualifications for Educational Technologist: at
least three years of experience in teaching and/or faculty professional development. Additional
experience required for Senior Educational Technologist position.
Preferred: Master’s degree in educational technology, instructional technology or related field.
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The
University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and
veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color,
creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political
affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis
protected by federal and/or state law.
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored
retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details
can be viewed at uni.edu/jobs/why. Application materials received by Friday, April 12th will be given first
consideration. For more information or to apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu. Criminal and other relevant
background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.
Name: Danielle Franklin
Email: danielle.franklin@oregonstate.edu
Employer: Oregon State University
Job Title
Course Development Specialist
Job Employer
Oregon State University
Job Description
The Course Development Specialist is a full-time, professional faculty position for the Division of Educational Ventures at OSU. This position supports ongoing continuous improvement of online and hybrid courses and learning materials by extending course development support to short-term, small-scale redevelopments. The person in this position provides tailored pedagogical, instructional design, and multimedia support for faculty engaging in course redevelopment projects from project intake through course relaunch and contributes to course quality by building the course in a manner that ensures accessible and copyright-compliant materials. The person in this position also supports other scoped projects in the division, such as builds or course maintenance related to non-credit initiatives, as well as contributes to general online faculty support during peak request periods. Course Development Specialists are supported in their work by a collaborative team of colleagues, shared resources and templates, and training and professional development opportunities both formal and informal.
Job – How to Apply
Please submit an application using the link – https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151728
Posting #P07883UF
Application deadline 4/8/2024
Job Salary/Benefits
The anticipated starting salary is $60,000 – $68,000.
Job Title
Senior Instructional Designer
Job Employer
Austin Peay State University
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Instructional Designer (Sr. ID) works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Instructional Design on the Distance Education team. In conjunction with other stakeholders, the Sr. ID assists with the creation of learning experiences for multiple modalities including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and fully online instruction, facilitates the course development/design process, and evaluates curricular materials (e.g., courses, technologies, modules) based on Quality Matters rubrics and standards, providing expertise on the instructional effectiveness of course design and delivery. The Sr. ID designs, coordinates, and delivers training and professional development opportunities for faculty to improve online instruction and ensure best practices are used in online course offerings. This individual will work closely with faculty, researching and incorporating proven learning strategies, pedagogy, adult learning theory, and quality practices into new and existing distance learning programs and courses. The Sr. ID is responsible for the success of a number of simultaneous projects, reporting progress, and communicating effectively with stakeholders in an effort to promote collaboration and accountability.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
*Provide training and support to faculty members on effective instructional design practices, instructional technology tools, and the integration of technology into teaching and learning.
*Lead the design and development process of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses, ensuring alignment with instructional design best practices, pedagogical principles, and accessibility standards.
*Design and create learning objects, resources, and tutorials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, and animation technologies to support online course and programs and professional development initiatives.
*Conduct thorough online/hybrid course reviews and provide faculty ongoing feedback and assistance to meet APSU Online Quality Fundamentals and/or Quality Matters standards.
*Review, validate, and recommend revisions for instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments in accordance with learning objectives.
*Design, develop, and deliver training materials for faculty in various formats and delivery modes.
*Educate and assist university stakeholders to ensure digital course materials, multimedia projects, and instructional technology are compliant with current accessibility standards
*Assist the university in remaining in compliance with Distance Education regulations and policies.
*Collaborate with other Distance Education team members to ensure instructional technology settings have optimal functionality and usability for users.
*Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory
*Knowledge of instructional materials & curriculum development
*Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and other instructional technologies
*Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages while meeting deadlines and quality standards
*Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and technical skill levels
*Strong presentation skills including the ability to present confidently and effectively to small and large audiences both virtually and face-to-face
*Ability to maintain positive working relationships with team members and other stakeholders
*Advanced critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills
*Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and self-management
Physical Requirements
*Must be able to spend a prolonged period of time in front of a computer monitor.
*Position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, sitting, etc. and has minimal exposure to outside elements.
Required Minimum Qualifications
*Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional/educational technology, or a related field
*Previous experience designing courses or curriculum, including objectives, learning activities, and assessments
*Previous experience assisting faculty with technological knowledge, skills, and tools to enhance teaching
Job – How to Apply
Online at https://apsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/16111
Job Salary/Benefits
Salary is competitive/commensurate with education/experience
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