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Sr. Instructional Technologist

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 25, 2023

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Curriculum & Instructional Development, Distance Education Programs, Instructional Technology & Design (Campus)
Employment Type
Full Time
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Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking aSr. Instructional Technologist. The Sr. Instructional Technologist supports the mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) to partner with faculty to extend their instructional impact by connecting innovative pedagogical strategies and emerging instructional technologies. The Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation is an instructional innovation center supporting faculty and graduate students on the Homewood campus. The Sr. Instructional Technologist will be the primary person responsible for leading the strategic use of educational technology in undergraduate programs, with a specific focus on the local learning management system (LMS).

The Sr. Instructional Technologist will continuously evaluate emerging learning management solutions in collaboration with other JHU instructional technology staff, redesign training materials, and lead transitional efforts, should the University decide to change its learning management platform in the future.




The Sr. Instructional Technologist will work primarily on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University, but occasional travel to conduct training at Johns Hopkins satellite campuses in the Baltimore and Washington, DC, metro area may be required. To accommodate the scheduling needs of some faculty, a limited amount of training may take place during non-standard business hours (evenings and weekends).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities



  • Designing, developing, and facilitating various modes of LMS training (face-to-face, online, and hybrid) and teaching technologies that integrate with the LMS.
  • Monitoring progress for participants in training sessions.
  • Conducting formative and summative evaluations of the training programs and modifying the programs as needed.
  • Researching and evaluating technologies that complement the LMS and support faculty’s instructional goals (e.g., Turnitin, Panopto). Consulting with and recommending unique solutions to address faculty’s instructional goals.
  • Providing project management for instructional innovation projects funded by internal grants (e.g., Technology Fellowships).
  • Providing one-on-one consultations to faculty in-person and via email, phone, and web-based conferencing on the LMS and related instructional technologies.
  • Strategizing with academic departments how the learning management system can support curricular programming.
  • Designing and developing new training materials and revising existing support materials including tutorials, technical documentation, and Johns Hopkins’ LMS user support website.
  • Ensuring that training materials reflect the most recent version of the LMS used at Johns Hopkins.
  • Participating on project teams that develop new educational resources to be used with the LMS.
  • Representing CTEI on university committees related to LMS and training initiatives (e.g., Canvas user group, Instructional Technology Advisory Group).
  • Leading transitional efforts for academic divisions when adopting new instructional applications that integrate with the learning management system.
  • Troubleshooting LMS problems with instructors and IT@JH staff. Working closely with IT@JH to thoroughly test and identify bugs when updates to LMS are applied.
  • Disseminating best practices in teaching via CTEI publications such as the blog, Innovative Instructor articles, website, etc.
  • Presenting LMS user-support best practices at professional conferences.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



  • Knowledge of Canvas or other learning management systems.
  • Project management experience.
  • Enthusiasm for, and experience in, independent, “self-starter” work environment.
  • Working knowledge of online pedagogy, best practices, and adult learning principles.
  • At least one year of experience developing courses or training with online learning management tools.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including presentation software applications.
  • Understanding of basic user interface (UI) design principles.
  • Competence with the email, social media, threaded discussion groups, blogs, etc.
  • Knowledge of basic HTML.
  • Demonstrated ability to acquire, synthesize, and share expert professional knowledge.
  • Knowledge of faculty development principles.
  • Knowledge of distributed education models and philosophies.
  • Knowledge of assessment and evaluation principles and practices.
  • Understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or related field.
  • Five years related experience.
  • 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
  • Master’s Degree in any field (HIGHLY desirable).
  • College teaching experience in any discipline.

Classified Title: Sr. Instructional Technologist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $54,080-$74,390-$94,710 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Center for Teaching Excellence and Innov
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

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. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

EEO is the Law
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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 atjhurecruitment@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 visitaccessibility.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
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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