Instructional Technology Support Specialist

Instructional Technology Support Specialist

Posting Number: R0003997
Location: Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA

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 God's 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 $50,772.80 - $54,080)
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate's 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

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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 (Master's 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 PLNU's https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6XNQe7sFTukQm56NnVLa3FJeEU/view?resourcekey=0-5es2feAsUGiMjdkquDTwLg.

• ​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 monitor. Specific 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 God's 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.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/6251926

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