Instructional Technologist

Position Information

Position Title Instructional Technologist Working Title Instructional Technologist Department 202110-Digital Learning and Instructional Innovation Pay Rate $3208.33/Month FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 999782 Classification CJS13 Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete UCM electronic application of employment, cover letter and resume required.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applicants for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status and people with disabilities. Working hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 10/12/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
This entry level position is a member of the Center for Teaching and Learning at UCM and serves the university academic community as a leading resource for instructional design. The focus on this position is to support academic instruction at UCM by collaborating with instructors and instructional designers to identify the best uses for technology in instruction. The individual in this position provides consultations and training on instructional technologies and software for UCM’s faculty and staff in support and enhancement of instruction. The person in this position is required to maintain currency in educational technology and techniques. This position will assist with coordination of training and professional development opportunities, including scheduling, promoting, and documenting participation. Education & Formal Training Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify) Other Education & Formal Training
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Curriculum & Development, or related field. (required)

Master’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Instructional Design, Education Technology, Curriculum & Development, or related field.(preferred)

Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years’ experience; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years’ experience; MA/MS = 6 years’ experience; PhD = 8 years’ experience.

Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Web Page Maintenance, Class Management Software, Other - Skill in learning new software and applications quickly. Experience
Required:

• One (1) year of full-time experience (or equivalent education) in a higher education setting including working in a team-based environment with the demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated familiarity with common educational technology tools (e.g., Adobe products, Google in education, virtual and augmented reality, SoftChalk, BlackBoard, etc.)
• Certified or willingness to become certified (within 6 months of employment) in QM rubrics and as a QM Peer Reviewer.

Preferred:

• One (1) year experience as an online instructor K/12 or higher education.
• Experience using LMS ., Adobe Creative Cloud, Office suite, and Internet browser applications.

Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions
Occasional travel required in support of efforts at our Lee’s Summit campus. Ability to Keyboard Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents