Senior Instructional Technologist

Gettysburg College is seeking a Senior Instructional Technologist within the Educational Technology Department of Information Technology.  This position will work closely with faculty to train and assist them in the innovative uses of technology in pedagogy, course design, and assessment of learning for both in-person and hybrid/blended courses.

Job requirements include:

• Collaborating and consulting with faculty on the development and implementation of innovative digital pedagogical initiatives that enhance inclusive and ADA-compliant learning.
• Investigating, researching, experimenting with, demonstrating, and supporting new, emerging, and innovative technologies
• Learning management system administration, development, training, and consultation
• Supporting the appropriate integration of blended learning techniques and technologies into course design
• Developing and supporting training workshops for faculty
• Supporting the use of hybrid and distance learning initiatives at the College
• Collaborating with the Provost’s office, Musselman Library, the Johnson Center for Creative Teaching & Learning (JCCTL), the Educational Technology Committee and the Writing Center, working to coordinate our shared efforts to enhance tools for teaching, learning and digital scholarship; serving as a liaison to the JCCTL.
• Managing long-term projects with faculty as well as any collaborating offices, committees, or other groups
• Developing and maintaining a program to assess the initiatives spearheaded by the Educational Technology group as well as assisting faculty who need help in assessing and evaluating their own initiatives
• Teaching one course per year in their area of specialty where appropriate

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess at a minimum a Master’s degree with a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree preferred.  Demonstrated experience working with higher education faculty in pedagogy, course design and/or technology is desired.  Experience with LMS administration, configuration and training is preferred as well as experience with the use of various web-based content creation tools (text, audio and video).  Applicants are encouraged to write in their cover letter how they will support inclusion of all faculty and students and enhance the diversity of educational experiences at the college.  Gettysburg College welcomes applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

The salary is competitive and is complemented with a highly attractive benefits package.

Application Details: Applicants should apply online:  https://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/3588

A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications and resume must be submitted by February 26, 2021.

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.