Academic Tech Lead: Canvas & Teaching Innovation

Lake Forest College; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest College invites applications for the Academic Technology Manager in Academic Affairs. This role oversees LMS (Canvas) and related instructional technologies, partnering with faculty, students, and divisions to align technology with teaching goals.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, providing training, supporting LTI integrations, and serving as LMS administrator. The position emphasizes collaboration, design support, and growth of new programs to advance

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education academic technology or IT procurement.
• Experience administering Canvas LMS and other education tech.
• Strong vendor negotiation and budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Academic Technology, including overseeing the learning management system (Canvas).
• Provide learning design support.
• Manage LTI integrations with software vendors.
• Provide tech support for faculty and students.
• Collaborate with the Office of Faculty Development to develop and implement outreach, engagement, consultation, and support for teaching and learning.
• Design and develop documentation, tutorials, workshops, and other training programs.

Skills

LMS administration

Training & support

Vendor management

Instructional design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology / IT / Instructional Design

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

LTI integrations

Student Information Systems

Job description

Lake Forest College invites applications for the Academic Technology Manager in Academic Affairs. This role oversees LMS (Canvas) and related instructional technologies, partnering with faculty, students, and divisions to align technology with teaching goals.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, providing training, supporting LTI integrations, and serving as LMS administrator. The position emphasizes collaboration, design support, and growth of new programs to advance