Instructional Technologist

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume) Bachelor's Degree. Two [2] years Hands-on experience in post-secondary education, integrating academic technology into courses. Experience with instructional design theory, learning theories, and adult learning principles. Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle). Experience with tools such as VoiceThread, Respondus, StudyMate, and ePortfolio systems (e.g., Digication). Experience with web conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degree. At least two [2] years of experience working with learning management systems. Experience in system administration for D2L Brightspace. Experience with compliance standards such as FERPA, HIPAA, CIPA/COPA, or FOIL. Expertise managing Tier 2 Help Desk support for academic technologies (e.g., LMS, lecture capture systems, assessment tools, collaborative systems, and OER). Experience with emerging academic technologies, instructional design, accessibility tools, web development, digital credentials, and eBook creation. Experience teaching college-level courses. Experience in project management.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Instructional Technologist position plays a crucial role in supporting & empowering the campus to use academic/instructional technology effectively. Digital solutions include: learning management systems, lecture capture, student response systems, e-portfolios, collaboration tools, and others as needed. In addition to understanding how to empower others to utilize technology effectively, we are seeking someone who has experience mentoring student leaders & working with System Administrators & Vendors as needed for daily operation and support. The incumbent will possess the ability to communicate effectively, negotiate, be a strategic thinker, and have the ability to effectively present. The incumbent will also have the ability to discover and implement technology to enhance teaching, learning, and scholarship.

Technical Consultations & Support: Provide high-level, focused technical consulting to individual faculty and cohorts to enhance course quality, improve student learning, and promote scalable adoption of technology. Deliver 2nd and 3rd tier instructional technology support to faculty, staff, and students.

Knowledge Management / Instruction: Design and develop asynchronous and synchronous training materials, including knowledge base articles, self-guided learning resources, webinars, and in-person sessions.

Digital Solutions: Work collaboratively with IT, academic technologists, instructional designers, media specialists, and other stakeholders to assess and improve the University's learning technology initiatives. Stay abreast of latest changes in all supported digital solutions for teaching, learning & collaboration.

Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in academic technology, accessibility, and learning theories. Participate in relevant conferences, committees, and professional associations.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

SUNY implemented a hybrid telecommuting pilot program. This position has been approved to participate in the pilot, which allows for up to 5 remote days per pay period.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 30 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. For full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date. If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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