Instructional Technologist

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and hospital/S

Tuition waivers and educational opport

Paid sick leave

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Pensacola State College seeks an Instructional Technologist to collaborate with faculty on technology-enhanced hybrid and online courses. You will align designs with Quality Matters standards, ensure ADA compliance, and promote active learning across modalities.

The role trains staff in LMS usage and instructional technologies, maintains a training resources repository, and supports the College’s distance learning infrastructure. Evening/weekend coverage may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related field required.
• Master's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related field preferred.
• Successful background checks (FDLE) required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate technology-enhanced hybrid and online courses.
• Promote Quality Matters standards and ADA compliance in online course design.
• Train and support faculty in teaching and learning technologies and LMS tools.
• Administer and provide LMS support; maintain training resources repository.
• Monitor ADA compliance and current policies; advise on accessibility best practices.
• Evaluate new learning technologies for relevance and impact on outcomes.
• Support evenings/weekends if needed; supervise Faculty Training Lab.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related field

Master's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Plagiarism detection software

Exam proctoring software

Accessibility software

AI detection and creation software

Student evaluation software

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description

The Instructional Technologist collaborates with faculty in the development, design, delivery, and evaluation of technology-enhanced hybrid and online courses, and course companion sites. It integrates course design elements that promote Quality Matters standards for online course design, ADA compliance, Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), mission-related teaching practices, and alignment with course learning outcomes. It trains and supports faculty and instructors in the use of teaching and learning technologies with special attention to best practices for improving learning outcomes and active learning for face-to-face, Live Online, and asynchronous online courses. It provides relevant training in pedagogical strategies, teaching and learning assessments, Learning Management System tools, and various instructional technologies. It assists in the administration of the College's Learning Management System and addresses faculty and student issues related to all areas of instructional technology. The selected candidate may be asked to provide learning management support online during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The selected candidate will develop and maintain a repository of reference and training resources for faculty and staff; it will assist in the maintenance of web sites relevant to distance learning; it will assist in the maintenance and supervision of the Faculty Training Lab; it will evaluate new learning technologies to determine their relevance for Pensacola State College; it will monitor current Federal ADA legislation as it pertains to online learning; and it will be knowledgeable in the use of Canvas, plagiarism detection software, exam proctoring software, accessibility software, AI detection and creation software, and student evaluation software. This position reports to the Director, e-Learning.

Essential Functions

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite in a networked office setting with internet navigation. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to create written correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related field required. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of §435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related field, and experience in course design and development.

Salary Range

$50,000.00 – $55,000.00

Benefits

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida's Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, or employment.

For inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.

Location and Overview

Located on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast, Pensacola State College is the oldest of the 28 institutions in the Florida College System. With six campuses and centers Pensacola, Warrington, Milton, South Santa Rosa, Century and downtown Pensacola, the College serves approximately 26,000 students. Since opening its doors with 136 students in a Pensacola boarding house in 1948, more than 110,000 students have earned bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates from the College.