Instructional Technologist

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (SOM) seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic Instructional Technologist - Trainer to support digital pedagogy and the academic and professional development needs of SOM faculty members. Reporting to the Instructional Design Manager, the Instructional Technologist –Trainer will possess an in-depth understanding of instructional technology issues related to learning in online, hybrid/blended, and traditional courses, as well as experience using a wide range of hardware and software tools to develop learning materials and multimedia assets. The Instructional Technologist will join a team that works collaboratively to support the teaching and learning mission of the University.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to optimize the configuration of the LMS to meet identified school and program needs.
• Maintain and improve upon the instructional technology infrastructure at SOM including the daily operation, use, and configuration of video streaming platforms, learning management systems, and other relevant tools/licenses for course production and delivery.
• Coordinate custom platform integrations with internal teams, external vendors and contractors, and university IT teams.
• Conduct periodic maintenance, quality assurances, usability, and accessibility checks for the LMS, course documents, and other learning technologies.
• Provide first tier LMS user support (Canvas). Investigate technological issues and develop solutions to resolve or ease learning experience stress points.
• Conduct regular training sessions for faculty and staff on instructional technology tools and services.
• Create and maintain user guides and technical documentation for instructional designers, content editors, faculty, coordinators, and other roles as needed.
• Assist with the design and delivery of online, hybrid, and face-to-face instructional technology training to staff.
• Assist Instructional Designers and multimedia staff in developing supplemental, hybrid, and fully online courses adhering to organizational standards.
• Provide instructional technology support to projects and personnel within the SOM.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate with team members and partners to meet project deliverables.
• Research and evaluate instructional technology tools and resources and their effectiveness.
• Work with the instructional designers and multimedia staff to pilot technology-based learning material and make recommendations for implementation.
• Support the Office of Online Education and senior leadership in the creation and management of course materials, including syllabi and assessment data.
• Collaborate and consult with other distance education and instructional design and technology staff at Johns Hopkins and other universities.
• Ensure compliance with established accessibility (ADA/508/UDL) standards as well as university/program standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in course design and development, faculty training, or program/course assessment/evaluation required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in related discipline a plus.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented team player who can participate in collaborative instructional development processes and activities, is able to work independently, and has strong intellectual and analytical skills.
• Experience with training and staff development.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and create reports from data.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and detailed communication in various formats.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an academic community.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative instructional development processes and activities.
• Experience with JIRA, Examsoft, and Panopto a plus.
• Basic web skills including knowledge of HTML/HTML5.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred).
• Understanding of pedagogical issues related to adult learning.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying objects weighing 10lbs. or less.
• Occasionally pushing, pulling objects weighing 30lbs. or less.
• Ability to move about.

Classified Title: Instructional Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/03/CG
Starting Salary Range: $25.40 - 34.90/hr (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday -37.5 hours per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Admin Online Education
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
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