Instructional Technologist

Job Summary:

Coppin State University’s Innovation, Development, Education, and Innovation ( IDEA ) Team of the Information Technology Division is seeking a tech-passionate, self-starting, innovative individual to fill the role of Instructional Technologist. This person will be both a pedagogical and technical resource for campus-wide instructional technology tools, including: Blackboard Learn; Panopto; PlayPosit; TurnItIn; Respondus; and a variety of other tools. As such, this person will be critical in advancing the adoption, integration, and delivery of instructional technologies, and ensuring that the university is effectively levering instructional technologies to provide a positive, high-impact learning experience for students. This will be accomplished by:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Developing, conducting, and evaluating training workshops (online, in-person, and hybrid) to support the effective use of new and existing instructional technologies;
• Developing and maintaining training materials (written, video, audio, etc.);
• Consulting with faculty in identifying opportunities for using technology for their respective teaching, learning, and research agendas;
• Evaluating the use and impact of existing instructional technologies;
• Troubleshooting and resolving instructional technology issues for faculty;
• Researching and evaluating new technologies, initiatives, and trends to enhance teaching and learning and the student experience;
• Promoting instructional technology to the wider university community;
• Remaining current knowledge of new instructional technology tools, trends, and features;
• Coordinating, developing, or leading special projects/tasks/duties and provide assistance, as assigned; and
• Completing other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• Three (3) years of directly related experience (Advanced Degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field may be substituted for years of experience)
• Experience working with Blackboard Learn Ultra preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, the person will possess:

• Strong commitment to customer service;
• Knowledge of current research and trends in instructional technology;
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate diverse training opportunities;
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines;
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to personal professional development and continued learning to steadily expand one’s professional capacity;
• Ability to work effectively independently or collaboratively;
• Proficiency in technical writing and oral communication;
• Ability to communicate technical information to a diversified audience;
• Ability to learn and teach new software applications; and
• Strong analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Position Detail Information

Position Detail Information

Posting Number

ST2021-0101

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

12/17/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

COVID -19 vaccination is required prior to start of work at Coppin State University. Medical and religious exemption request are accepted and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please submit any/all documents related to this matter to AskHR@coppin.edu .