Faculty Technology & Teaching Innovation Specialist

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

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.