INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

2d•$62,500 - $65,000•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 in the academic community. The role provides work direction to student employees and does not supervise staff. The position is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, for a term of up to 25 months. Work is primarily performed in an office setting and requires regular use of a computer and standard office equipment. It requires an approximately 80% in-person presence at the Ithaca College campus in Ithaca, New York.

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 management systems and other supported learning technologies into courses to help achieve learning outcomes through active learning, inclusive teaching, and assessment.
Assist faculty in applying quality standards throughout the course cycle.
Help faculty explore AI-enabled tools and educational technologies in ways that support learning goals, academic integrity, and ethical use.
Contribute to faculty digital literacy by incorporating technology conversations into teaching and learning discussions.
Assist faculty in developing inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning experiences, including applying Universal Design for Learning principles and digital accessibility standards.
Participate in the design and delivery of 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, and assist with implementing educational technologies.
Participate in cross-campus projects, committees, and working groups related to teaching, learning, and academic innovation.
Support conversations 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, AI, e-learning, learning theory, and instructional design.
Develop multicultural awareness and contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community.