Learning Technologist of Online Programs

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Brown University invites applications for the Learning Technologist of Online Programs. This hybrid-eligible role supports the Sheridan Center in designing high-quality online learning experiences by evaluating learning technologies, supporting learning designers, and ensuring accessibility.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and campus partners to enhance course content and promote inclusive, effective online learning.

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.
• Strong technical background with experience utilizing learning management systems
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and accessibility best practices
• Ability to support a diverse community in an inclusive environment
• Proven capability to safely vet, install, test, and maintain LTI integrations in Canvas LMS
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Project management and timeline awareness
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Identify and integrate educational technology innovations into online courses.
• Consult with instructional staff on technology needs and LTIs.
• Develop, build and improve course sites and templates for course launches.
• Ensure accessibility per WCAG/508 standards in online learning.
• Research and recommend course tools for pedagogy use cases.
• Review courses for quality, usability, and accessibility.
• Troubleshoot enterprise technology for faculty

Skills

Educational technology

Learning sciences

Instructional support

WCAG 2.1 AA

Accessibility best practices

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's in educational technology

Tools

Canvas LMS

LTI integrations

Job description

About Brown: 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.

Job Description

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.

About the Opportunity

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Salary Grade

9

Additional Information

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. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-07-10

Job Posting Title

Learning Technologist of Online Programs

Department

Teaching and Learning/Sheridan Center

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

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. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement

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