Instructional Technologist 1, School of Information Technology, CECH
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.
About the School of Information Technology
The School of Information Technology (SoIT) is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT is home to Ohio's first Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 20% annually and currently serves more than 2,000 students with 35 full-time faculty members, 35 full-time staff, and 37 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Civic Technologies Lab, and the newly formed Information Technology Analytics Center.
The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the School can be found at https://cech.uc.edu/schools/it.html.
Job Overview
The instructional technologist will be part of the Course Success Team in the School of Information Technology. The Course Success Team provides support to faculty to ensure overall success for our students and our faculty. The instructional technologist will provide support and resources for online and in-person courses in the School of Information Technology. They will ensure support materials are consistent with sound instructional principles and standards.
Essential Functions
- Provide support to faculty on technical LMS and university software tickets.
- Audit all online content for consistency, alignment, and logical flow.
- Support the Course Success Team essential processes including course audits, course copies, and course content distribution to external partners.
- Create support guidance, knowledge resources and documented best practices for online tools and courses, e.g. digital text, graphics, animation, audio, and video.
- Coordinate with subject matter experts to develop knowledge resources and best practices in order to support the delivery of online courses.
- Keep current with accessibility issues, compatibility issues and emerging technologies as appropriate for online learning materials and management systems.
- Support the Course Success Team on creating, maintaining, and increasing the number of accessible documents and courses in the School of Information Technology.
- Conduct testing of new tools and features in order to provide guidance to the community.
- Consult with faculty, staff and students in order to document how technology is being used and how the process/delivery can be improved, if applicable.
- Maintain a collaborative relationship and open communication with university community, particularly faculty/subject matter experts and other instructional technologists/designers
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at anytime.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated technology skills and ability with Learning Management Systems (LMSs) and other learning technology tools.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology.
- Demonstrated technology skills with learning technology tools such as, but not limited to: Microsoft Office products, Kaltura, Zoom and Canvas.
Application Process
Please complete an online application. Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three references
Please use the ‘Additional Documents’ option as needed for these documents. Review of applications will start as soon as there are applications and continue until the position is filled.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Talking - Continuously
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range of $47,000 - $50,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Instructional Technologist 1, School of Information Technology, CECH
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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