St. Petersburg College

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:

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.

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