Instructional Design & Educational Technology Specialist I

Ithaca College•Ithaca, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Design & Educational Technology Specialist I supports faculty in integrating technology into teaching and learning across traditional, online, and hybrid course formats. Under the direction of the Director of Instructional Design & Educational Technology, the Specialist assists with course design consultations, contributes to faculty development programs, and helps advance digital and AI literacy within the academic community. The position provides work direction to student employees and does not supervise staff. The Specialist supports faculty in using learning management systems and other supported tools to achieve learning outcomes through active learning, inclusive teaching, and assessment. The role also contributes to course design and faculty development, supports accessible and equitable teaching practices, and participates in campus and IT projects related to teaching, learning, and academic innovation. The position is primarily in person—approximately 80% at Ithaca College’s campus in Ithaca, New York—and is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, for a term of up to 25 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, learning sciences, or a related field.
Familiarity with learning theory, instructional design principles, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Experience working with or supporting the use of a learning management system, such as Canvas or a similar platform.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team-oriented, faculty-centered environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational development, learning sciences, or a related field.
Experience supporting or assisting faculty, instructors, or learners with technology integration or course design in an educational setting.
Familiarity with accessible course design principles, including ADA, Section 508, or WCAG standards.
Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning principles.
Exposure to AI-enabled educational tools or emerging technologies in an educational context.
Canvas certification or an equivalent professional credential.

Responsibilities

Support faculty in integrating learning technologies, including learning management systems and other supported tools, into courses to help achieve learning outcomes through active learning, inclusive teaching practices, and assessment.
Assist faculty in applying quality standards throughout the course cycle.
Help faculty explore AI-enabled tools and educational technologies in support of learning goals, academic integrity, and ethical use.
Contribute to faculty digital literacy by incorporating technology discussions into teaching and learning conversations.
Assist faculty in developing inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning experiences, including applying Universal Design for Learning principles and digital accessibility standards in consultations and course design.
Participate in designing and delivering faculty development programs, including workshops, institutes, learning communities, and cohort-based programs.
Support the development and delivery of learning solutions across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities, including implementation of educational technologies.
Participate in cross-campus projects, committees, and working groups related to teaching, learning, and academic innovation.
Support discussions about learning spaces, classroom technologies, and instructional resources.
Participate in assigned IT projects and coordinate planning, research, and implementation activities with IT staff and the campus community using established project management protocols.
Stay current with trends, research, and best practices in emerging technologies, including AI, e-learning, learning theory, and instructional design.
Develop multicultural awareness and contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community; demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior in interactions with staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
Provide work direction to student employees.