CTE Educational Technologist

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking an independent, proactive instructional technology specialist to design and implement faculty development and support for technology-based teaching and learning. You will assist Canvas help tickets and consult with residential faculty, TAs, and graduate assistants.

Collaborate with IT, the Jerry Falwell Library, Curriculum Development, and the Barnes & Noble Bookstore to plan new opportunities for instructional technology in classrooms and online settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology or related field plus 2 years of teaching or academic technology support in a K-12 or higher education setting.
• Knowledge of distance learning tools, classroom technologies, Web 2.0 tools, and research tools and practices.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Stays abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products and industry benchmarks.
• Collaborates as a team member to support the Center for Teaching Excellence’s mission.
• Vets and recruits national leaders in educational technology for Liberty professional development events.
• Designs and evaluates university-wide faculty development programs for technology-enhanced teaching.
• Trains and supports faculty in using the learning management system and classroom technologies.
• Consults with residential faculty on Canvas issues and helps with Canvas tickets.
• Develops consulting services for faculty on pedagogical implications of technology integration.
• Creates documentation, tutorials, and videos to support faculty development in instructional technologies.
• Maintains and updates the CTE website and Faculty Communication Center.
• Oversees video filming/editing of live professional development events.

Skills

Distance learning tools

Academic technology support

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology

Tools

Canvas LMS

Clickers

SMART Board

Lecture capture tools

Job description

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion under the direction of Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, designs and implements faculty development and support for technology-based teaching and learning; supports Canvas help tickets and consultations with residential faculty, teaching assistants and graduate assistants; liaisons with Information Technology, the Jerry Falwell Library, the Center for Curriculum Development and the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in planning and designing new opportunities for instructional technology classroom implementation; and coordinates the effective use of research, design, development, support, and evaluation of technology-based course delivery, teaching, and learning.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 1. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• 2. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Liberty University.
• 3. Vets and recruits national leaders in educational technology for Liberty professional development events.
• 4. Designs, promotes, implements and evaluates university-wide faculty development program emphasizing systematic development and required classroom support of technology-enhanced teaching and learning effectiveness, including partnering with faculty in providing inspiration and training for those interested in new technology implementation.
• 5. Trains and supports new faculty in the required use of the learning management system and other optional classroom technologies.
• 6. Consults with residential faculty having Canvas issues and completes Canvas Help Desk tickets.
• 7. Develops comprehensive (individual/department/School/College) consulting services for faculty regarding the pedagogical implications of technology integration in the residential and online classroom.
• 8. Develop documentation, tutorials, and videos that support faculty development in instructional technologies.
• 9. Maintains/updates CTE website and Faculty Communication Center.
• 10. Oversees video filming and editing of live professional development events, as required.
• 11. Participates in and supports other educational programs offered through the Center and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology or related field plus 2 years of teaching or academic technology support in a K-12 or higher education setting required. Knowledge of distance learning tools and concepts, classroom technologies (Clickers, SMART Board, etc.), lecture capture tools, social media (blogs, wikis, Twitter and MS or Google online collaborative tools), Web 2.0 tools, and research tools and practices preferred. Possess knowledge of academic courseware and emerging trends in instructional computing and media technologies, including pairing publisher course cartridges with the Canvas management system. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

$23.08 - $26.44

• The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.