Instructional Technologist (2 FT), CFRN20235AA

Inside Higher Ed; Glen Ellyn (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,128 - 38,637; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition discounts for employees and dependents

Medical, dental, vision from day one

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A community college in Glen Ellyn is seeking an Instructional Technologist to support online and hybrid teaching. The role involves developing learning resources, supporting faculty with technology tools, and conducting training workshops. A Bachelor's degree and experience with LMS platforms like Blackboard are preferred. This position offers a starting pay of $23.87/hr and hybrid remote eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience using Blackboard or another commercial LMS required.
• Professional experience with a server-side language such as PHP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop original learning objects and assets in support of online and hybrid course design and development.
• Identify and integrate existing external assets and resources into the college LMS that align with and support learning outcomes.
• Support faculty in the effective and appropriate use if technology tools for teaching and learning.

Skills

Blackboard

HTML 5

CSS

Javascript

PHP

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology or instructional design related discipline

Some College coursework in a technology or instructional design related discipline

Job description

Overview

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities

The instructional technologist will be a creative problem solver and energetic collaborator who will work closely with faculty members and COD Learning Technologies team members to create and implement innovative technology solutions in support of teaching & learning at College of DuPage. The Instructional Technologist will work independently and in conjunction with the Instructional Designer to develop course content within the College's LMS, develop learning objectives using HTML 5 and other appropriate technologies and tools, and to integrate existing external assets into LMS.

• Develop original learning objects and assets in support of online and hybrid course design and development.
• Identify and integrate existing external assets and resources into the college LMS that align with and support learning outcomes.
• Support faculty in the effective and appropriate use if technology tools for teaching and learning, including the college LMS, video and audio software, collaboration tools, etc.
• Work closely with technologically advanced faculty users and provide high-end support and consultation on technology topics.
• Recommend original technology-based solutions for teaching & learning problems.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of a regular schedule of technology training workshops and modules in online, hybrid and face-to-face formats.
• Keep current with web development trends and skills sets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Some College coursework in a technology or instructional design related discipline required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technology or instructional design related discipline preferred.
• Experience
  • Two years of professional experience using Blackboard or another commercial LMS required.
  • Professional experience with a server-side language such as PHP preferred.

Working Conditions

• Blackboard, core web technologies and software, including HTML 5, CSS, Javascript, image editing.
• Server-side language such as PHP, Adobe Creative Suite, SCORM or Tin Can APIs, integrating Google tools into web applications.
• Working in an office environment.
• This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Hybrid Remote Eligible: Yes

Hiring Range: Starting pay begins at $23.87/hr. based on experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2667?c=cod