Instructional Technologist

WSRE • Pensacola, FL

16h • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Instructional Technologist collaborates with faculty to develop, design, deliver, and evaluate technology-enhanced hybrid and online courses and course companion sites. Course design incorporates Quality Matters standards, ADA compliance, Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), mission-related teaching practices, and alignment with course learning outcomes. The role trains and supports faculty and instructors in teaching and learning technologies, pedagogical strategies, assessment practices, Learning Management System tools, and instructional technologies, with an emphasis on active learning and improving outcomes in face-to-face, Live Online, and asynchronous online courses. It also assists with administration of the College’s Learning Management System and addresses faculty and student instructional technology issues. Online Learning Management System support may be requested during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The selected candidate develops and maintains reference and training resources for faculty and staff, assists with maintaining distance-learning websites and the Faculty Training Lab, evaluates new learning technologies for their relevance to Pensacola State College, and monitors Federal ADA legislation as it pertains to online learning. The candidate is expected to be knowledgeable in Canvas, plagiarism detection, exam proctoring, accessibility, AI detection and creation, and student evaluation software. This position reports to the Director, e-Learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in instructional technology, instructional design, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite in a networked office setting and internet navigation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create written correspondence.
• Successful results of a criminal background check; applicants must meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, and disclose adverse information in the employment application.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in instructional technology, instructional design, or a related field.
• Experience in course design and development.
• Knowledge of Canvas, plagiarism detection software, exam proctoring software, accessibility software, AI detection and creation software, and student evaluation software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to develop, design, deliver, and evaluate technology-enhanced hybrid and online courses and course companion sites.
• Integrate Quality Matters standards, ADA compliance, Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), mission-related teaching practices, and course learning outcome alignment into course design.
• Train and support faculty and instructors in teaching and learning technologies and effective practices for improving learning outcomes and active learning.
• Provide training in pedagogical strategies, teaching and learning assessments, Learning Management System tools, and instructional technologies.
• Assist in administering the College’s Learning Management System.
• Address faculty and student issues related to instructional technology.
• Develop and maintain a repository of reference and training resources for faculty and staff.
• Assist in maintaining websites relevant to distance learning.
• Assist in maintaining and supervising the Faculty Training Lab.
• Evaluate new learning technologies for relevance to Pensacola State College.
• Monitor current Federal ADA legislation as it pertains to online learning.
• Provide online Learning Management System support during evenings, weekends, and holidays when requested.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• Florida Retirement System membership for employees in established, eligible positions, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition waivers.
• Educational opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types that are position specific.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time