Teaching, Learning, and Technology Consultant

Position Information Working Title: Teaching, Learning, and Technology Consultant UW System Title: Information Processing Consultant Essential Job Functions This position reports to the Director of the Center for Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) and plays a key role in the University's efforts to develop and support teaching and learning across modalities. This person works with faculty and staff and provides instructional design support, software and technology instruction, and educational development programming. As a member of CATL, this person will also support the operation of teaching and learning tools and equity-minded, evidence-based instructional methods. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with instructors and instructional designers to develop courses, projects, activities, and assignments; supporting UW-Green Bay and UW System initiatives and campus education technology efforts; and supporting the learning management system (LMS) and other tools.   This position includes the following responsibilities:  

• Create and implement course resources.
• Provide various forms of training for faculty, staff, and students.
• Explore, pilot, and promote new tools for instructors.
• Provide consultation and expertise to faculty and staff in support of instruction.
• Assist with projects, activities, campus and community events, workshops, etc., pertaining to instructional design, tools, and pedagogy.
• Create documentation and instruction for supported technologies.
• Work with CATL team to support the effective use of the LMS and learning technology integrations.
• Provide direct support to faculty and staff interested in using tools to enhance courses.
• Provide demonstrations, consultations, and resources for students utilizing educational technologies.
• Provide support for assessing the instructional effectiveness of course materials to improve future offerings.
• Work with Instructional Designers, CATL Director, faculty, and staff (e.g., academic librarians, Disability Services, advisors, the Office of Student Success and Engagement, IT HelpDesk, etc.) to promote effective teaching and learning.
• Participate in professional development communities, workshops, and conferences related to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), instruction, and technology at UW-Green Bay, UW System, and elsewhere.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree at time of application
• Knowledge of the field of instructional technology
• Windows PC and Mac skills and familiarity with productivity software applications
• Experience working with any of the following: content management systems (e.g. WordPress), LMSs (e.g. Canvas), web and programming languages (e.g. HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.), or classroom technology

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related field
• Two years' experience in faculty technology support
• Experience supporting instructional tools and knowledge of best practices regarding technology in education
• Experience collaborating with instructors to implement pedagogical strategies in a variety of modalities
• Experience training instructors and/or teaching experience in a higher education environment
• Knowledge of authoring tools (Adobe Captivate, H5P, Storyline, iSpring, etc.)
• Instructional design experience (especially related to culturally responsive pedagogies, equity-minded instruction, universal design for learning, etc.)
• Experience applying course quality assurance processes (e.g. Quality Matters, OLC Quality Scorecards, etc.)
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines, compliance, and regulations, web standards, closed captioning, etc.
• Experience managing projects or initiatives

  The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.   In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. Conditions Of Appointment Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.   All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.   The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. Salary Salary range of $43,010 - $53,000 This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).    BENEFIT DETAILS The UW System provides an excellent benefits package, including participation in the Wisconsin State Retirement System.

• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl20.pdf
• Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

To Apply Please go to the full job posting at https://www.uwgb.edu/human-resources/employment/career-opportunities/teaching,-learning,-and-technology-consultant/, and select the applicable application link.   Select the job title for which you are applying. Click the "Apply for Job" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password” and select "Sign In." If you have not yet registered, click on "Register Now" to begin the registration process.    Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references 
• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:   Mary Kate Ontaneda Phone: (920) 465-2802 Email: ontanedm@uwgb.edu   Application Deadline To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Friday, August 14, 2020.   Note: The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).   For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.   The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.