Instructional Designer and EdTech Specialist

Baldwin Wallace University•Berea, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructional Designer and Educational Technology Specialist partners with faculty and staff to enhance teaching and learning through instructional design, pedagogy, learning technologies, and emerging technologies. The role combines functional support and administration for the University’s Canvas LMS and selected educational technology applications with strategic instructional design expertise, particularly in faculty development, course design, accessibility, Quality Matters standards, artificial intelligence, and emerging educational technologies. The position helps faculty apply technology intentionally and effectively to teaching and learning. It consults on online, hybrid, and HyFlex course design and delivery; provides professional development; supports responsible and effective use of AI and emerging technologies; and evaluates technologies for pedagogical value. The work balances LMS and educational technology support, instructional design and faculty development, and leadership related to emerging technology and AI. Work is normally performed in a typical interior or office environment or from a dedicated home office. Remote work arrangements may be possible under University policy; on-site availability in Berea, Ohio, is preferred. Occasional movement to classrooms, offices, or other campus locations may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employment is full-time and exempt. The role reports to the Senior Associate Provost.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Design, eLearning, or a closely related field.
Three or more years of professional experience in instructional design, educational technology, learning experience design, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience designing and supporting online, hybrid, and/or HyFlex courses.
Demonstrated experience supporting and administering Canvas or another major LMS.
Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, learning science, effective pedagogy, assessment, accessibility, and student-centered course design.
Demonstrated ability to provide faculty development and individualized consultation to faculty with varying levels of technological expertise.
Demonstrated knowledge of current educational technologies and emerging technologies, including generative AI and its applications in teaching and learning.
Ability to evaluate technology tools for technical functionality, pedagogical effectiveness, accessibility, usability, and instructional value.
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation, and consultation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in an academic environment and establish effective relationships with faculty and staff.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Ability to adapt, learn continuously, and remain current in a rapidly changing educational and technological environment.

Nice To Haves

Quality Matters certification or experience conducting Quality Matters course reviews.
Experience with AI-enabled educational technologies and AI-aware teaching and learning practices.
Experience with Universal Design for Learning and accessible course development.
Experience with Canvas administration and third-party integrations/LTIs.
Experience with video, lecture capture, multimedia, polling, collaboration, and presentation technologies.
Experience developing instructional videos, tutorials, websites, infographics, and other digital learning resources.
Experience with helpdesk or ticketing systems.
Experience supporting faculty with electronic promotion and tenure portfolios.
Experience working in higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide functional support for Canvas LMS to faculty, staff, and students, including support for navigation, course development, content organization, assignments, assessments, rubrics, modules, and other LMS features.
Perform designated Canvas administration, configuration, troubleshooting, third-party integrations, and LTI management, coordinating with Information Technology and vendors as needed.
Assist with educational technology issues and coordinate with the IT Help Desk and vendors when additional technical support is needed.
Develop and maintain instructional resources, tutorials, documentation, and other materials supporting effective use of the LMS and educational technologies.
Partner with faculty to design and redesign effective, engaging, accessible, and student-centered courses and learning experiences.
Advise faculty on instructional strategies, learning activities, assessment, course organization, student engagement, and alignment of learning outcomes with instructional methods.
Consult on the design and delivery of online, hybrid, and HyFlex courses.
Apply instructional design, learning science, universal design for learning, accessibility, and effective pedagogy principles to course development.
Conduct course reviews using Quality Matters standards and support faculty in identifying and implementing course improvements.
Provide consultation and technical support for electronic promotion and tenure portfolios as needed.
Develop and facilitate professional development for faculty and staff on instructional design, pedagogy, educational technology, AI, and emerging technologies.
Provide individual and group consultations to help faculty select technologies and determine how they can enhance teaching and learning.
Serve as a campus resource on AI in teaching and learning, including AI tools, AI-aware course design, assessment strategies, academic integrity, accessibility, and responsible and ethical use.
Monitor AI and other emerging educational technologies and assess their instructional applications, limitations, risks, and benefits.
Support faculty experimentation with emerging technologies through consultations, demonstrations, pilots, and professional learning.
Evaluate educational technology tools for instructional effectiveness, accessibility, usability, integration, and alignment with institutional needs.
Participate in conferences, workshops, seminars, communities of practice, and other learning opportunities to maintain current knowledge.
Provide onboarding and training for new faculty on Canvas, instructional technologies, course design, and effective teaching practices.
Support ongoing employee professional development in educational technology, instructional design, pedagogy, AI, and emerging technologies.
Develop workshops, presentations, videos, guides, and other professional learning resources responsive to faculty and staff needs.
Collaborate with academic and administrative units to identify instructional technology and faculty development priorities.
Collaborate with Information Technology, Academic Affairs, faculty, staff, and University partners to advance teaching and learning through technology.
Serve as a liaison between faculty and Information Technology, translating pedagogical needs into appropriate technical solutions.
Contribute to institutional initiatives involving online learning, educational technology, AI, accessibility, academic innovation, and student success.
Participate in Quality Matters membership activities, course identification, reviews, and related quality-assurance initiatives.
Maintain timely communication about projects, emerging issues, technology needs, and faculty support trends.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Provost and/or Senior Instructional Designer.