Educational Technologist for CTE

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Technologist for CTE, working under the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, is responsible for designing and implementing faculty development and support for technology-based teaching and learning. This role involves supporting Canvas help tickets, consulting with faculty, teaching assistants, and graduate assistants, and liaising with various university departments and external partners to integrate instructional technology into classrooms. The position also coordinates the effective use of research, design, development, support, and evaluation of technology-based course delivery, teaching, and learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology or related field plus 2 years of teaching or academic technology support in a K-12 or higher education setting required.
Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Excellent computer and organizational skills.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of distance learning tools and concepts, classroom technologies (Clickers, SMART Board, etc.), lecture capture tools, social media (blogs, wikis, Twitter and MS or Google online collaborative tools), Web 2.0 tools, and research tools and practices preferred.
Possess knowledge of academic courseware and emerging trends in instructional computing and media technologies, including pairing publisher course cartridges with the Canvas management system.

Responsibilities

Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Liberty University.
Vets and recruits national leaders in educational technology for Liberty professional development events.
Designs, promotes, implements and evaluates university-wide faculty development program emphasizing systematic development and required classroom support of technology-enhanced teaching and learning effectiveness, including partnering with faculty in providing inspiration and training for those interested in new technology implementation.
Trains and supports new faculty in the required use of the learning management system and other optional classroom technologies.
Consults with residential faculty having Canvas issues and completes Canvas Help Desk tickets.
Develops comprehensive (individual/department/School/College) consulting services for faculty regarding the pedagogical implications of technology integration in the residential and online classroom.
Develop documentation, tutorials, and videos that support faculty development in instructional technologies.
Maintains/updates CTE website and Faculty Communication Center.
Oversees video filming and editing of live professional development events, as required.
Participates in and supports other educational programs offered through the Center and performs other duties as assigned.