Instructional Technology (Information Technology Consultant-Career) ON-CAMPUS ONLY

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

Under general direction of the Academic Technology Officer, the incumbent will provide technical and pedagogical support for faculty using campus-standard academic technology including, but not limited to, the Learning Management System (Canvas and/or Blackboard Learn), Zoom, Kaltura, Google and other software such as web browsers, Microsoft, and media applications (graphics, video, etc). The ITC will consult with faculty, providing trouble-shooting, training and instructional design. The ITC will works with faculty in designing, developing, and integrating academic technology wisely into courses using various modes of instruction (in-person, hyflex, ChicoFlex, fully online). The ITC uses the CSU Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT) rubric and offers other best practices in the following areas: accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, student engagement, and closing equity gaps. The ITC will support equal opportunity practices, providing culturally-competent professional development for faculty to improve student learning outcomes where applicable with technology. The ITC will also develop tutorials, step-by-step guides and videos on how to use academic technology tools in the teaching and learning environment. Responsibilities include collaboration and teamwork with faculty, TLP staff, TLP student assistants, IT's Learning Technologies, Faculty Development and the campus community in general. The ITC will work with faculty face-to-face, by phone and in online environments such as Zoom, to accomplish training, consultation, and support of current and emerging technologies.

Mandatory Vaccinations:

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be fully immunized against COVID-19 or have received a medical or religious exemption. Selected candidates should be prepared to comply with this requirement.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Bilingual.
• Masters Degree or higher.
• Career experience in higher education, either supporting faculty with technology in the teaching and learning environment, or teaching with technology including fully online courses in higher education.
• Successfully designed and taught courses in various modes (fully online, hybrid, in-person) and/or has integrated academic technology to successfully engage their students in learning.

Required Education and Experience:

The qualifications listed above would normally be obtained by a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems educational technology, communications or job-related field or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study.
AND
Two years of full-time job-related experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of job-related experience and education providing the requisite skills and knowledge to independently apply technical judgment to standard application systems.

Time Base: Full-time


Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Salary and Benefits Information:

$3,470 - $6,681 per month / $41,640 - $80,172 annually (New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning of the salary range)

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that California State University, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Advertised: August 03, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: August 17, 2022 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time