Learning Technologist of Online Programs
Brown University
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Job summary
Brown University is seeking a Learning Technologist of Online Programs to join the Sheridan Center. You will evaluate and implement learning technologies, support course content in Canvas LMS, and ensure accessibility and quality across online courses.
Join a collaborative team dedicated to educational excellence, equity, and access, with hybrid work options and a strong benefits package including health, retirement, and tuition assistance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, learning sciences, or related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 1-2 years experience providing academic support as an instructional technologist or equivalent, preferably in a college/university environment
- Strong technical or IT background with experience utilizing learning management systems
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and best practices in usability, universal design strategies, and accessibility
- Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Proven capability to safely vet, install, test, and maintain Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integrations and plugins within the primary Canvas LMS environment.
- Highly-effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Project management skills, such as detail orientation and attentiveness to timelines
- Ability to apply problem-solving skills, perform analysis and seek solutions for continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Explore, evaluate, and support learning technologies that enhance online instruction
- Research and develop emerging instructional technologies
- Conduct quality assurance reviews for online courses
- Consult with instructional staff to support instructional technology needs
- Build and improve course sites and templates for course launches
- Ensure web accessibility per WCAG standards and ADA requirements
- Collaborate with learning design team and campus partners on use cases
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.
The Learning Technologist of Online Programs is a member of a course development team within the Digital Learning & Design Online team at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning whose work focuses on supporting high quality online learning experiences. This position will explore, evaluate, recommend, and support learning technologies that enhance online learning, and assist learning designers with building course content in the supported learning management systems. At the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, the successful candidate for this hybrid-eligible position will be joining a team of educational developers with diverse perspectives and experiences who are each committed to educational excellence, equity, and access at Brown. Staff within this vibrant center thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, genuine curiosity, and evidence-based, reflective practices.
The core responsibilities of this position are to explore, evaluate, recommend, and support learning technologies that enhance online instruction and foster learner success. The successful candidate will have demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills, knowledge of the administration and integration of current learning technologies, web accessibility standards, and technical ability to build course content in enterprise learning systems. This position is also responsible for the research and development of emerging instructional technologies, and for conducting quality assurance reviews for online courses. In this role, candidates can expect to:
- Identify, evaluate and integrate educational technology innovations into the online courses
- Consult directly with instructional staff in support of instructional technology needs, including learning and operationalizing use of native tools and LTIs.
- Develop, build and improve course sites and/or templates to ready for course launch in consultation with lead faculty
- Apply knowledge of web accessibility requirements, such as ADA Section 508, W3C web standards, video accessibility and closed-captioning to online learning experiences
- Research and recommend specific course technology and tools to the learning design team and campus partners in relation to identified pedagogical use cases.
- Review courses for quality, usability and accessibility using a provided rubric
- Troubleshoot enterprise technology and support faculty for technical software issues that may arise
- Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, learning sciences, or related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 1-2 years experience providing academic support as an instructional technologist or equivalent, preferably in a college/university environment
- Strong technical or IT background with experience utilizing learning management systems
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and best practices in usability, universal design strategies, and accessibility
- Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Proven capability to safely vet, install, test, and maintain Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integrations and plugins within the primary Canvas LMS environment.
- Highly-effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Project management skills, such as detail orientation and attentiveness to timelines
- Ability to apply problem-solving skills, perform analysis and seek solutions for continuous improvement
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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and the successful candidate is expected to work on Brown's Providence campus for a minimum of one day per week with the flexibility to work remotely on other days.
- Comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.
2026-07-10
Learning Technologist of Online Programs
Teaching and Learning/Sheridan Center
Grade 9
Employee
Regular Time Type: Full time
37.5
Hybrid
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.
You can find detailed information about our salary ranges on our website.
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
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