POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Instructional Technologist - QEP
DEPARTMENT: Web & Instructional Technology Services SITE: SEM
SALARY SCHEDULE: Technical
GRADE: 4
BASIC FUNCTION: Provides consulting, training, design and support
services to departments and instructors using technology to improve instruction
and strengthen the curriculum as it relates to the Quality Enhancement Project (QEP)
and critical thinking. Responsible for identifying and testing new technologies
that enhance learning outcomes via Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) and ANGEL
ePortfolio. Using emerging educational technologies, develops alternative
assessment strategies to integrate into course development. Provides a
leadership role in a team model environment to advance the development of
technology-enhanced curriculum, courses and instructional programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports
technological change by designing, developing, and implementing training and
support programs for instructors on the use of RLOs and ePortfolio to
facilitate critical thinking and to improve learning outcomes. Develops
multimedia presentations for courses, meetings, and seminars. Designs,
develops, implements and/or coordinates the development of RLOs and
ePortfolio. Implements
and maintains instructional technology systems used for departmental use. Teams with
campus Instructional Technologist to work with faculty in the design and
development of technology-enhanced courses, including blended and online
courses. Evaluates
current instructional technologies and disseminates appropriate
recommendations to faculty. Performs
related duties as required. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree preferred in instructional technology,
adult education, curriculum planning or related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Four years experience or 2 years experience and a
Masters Degree in Instructional Technology. Experience in instructional design,
computer-based training, course development and instruction. Strong background
in curriculum development, multimedia production, distance learning technologies
and web design is required. Project management skills and experience working
with higher education faculty preferred. Experience in distance learning or
technology-enhanced courses, including blended and/or online courses preferred.
Experience with project management skills to meet deadlines and deliverables
preferred. Experience with ANGEL Learning Management System is preferred. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Understand how to use technology to promote a learning
organization. Build and deliver multimedia projects. Use the instructional
design process and develop computer-based training. Ability to design, develop,
implement, maintain, and evaluate instructional technology systems. Ability to
work in a team environment with faculty and staff in developing projects while
meeting established deadlines. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Skills in
analyzing information from various media and incorporating the data into
presentations. Ability to create storyboards and course outlines, objectives and
requirements for training and instruction. Excellent consulting, coaching and
client skills. Familiarity with networking protocols and multiple hardware
platforms and related software products.