[Hiring] Instructional Technologist @PA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Role Description

The Instructional Technologist supports the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning by partnering with faculty, instructional staff, and organizational stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate engaging digital learning experiences. This fully remote position combines expertise in instructional technology, learning design, and educational platforms to improve the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of online and technology-enhanced instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Create courses written by subject matter experts in Canvas LMS
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs leadership team, faculty, and subject matter experts to identify educational technology needs and build courses in Canvas LMS
• Research and implement educational technologies
• Manage existing educational technologies
• Troubleshoot with faculty and students to resolve Canvas issues
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Instructional Design
• Communicate regularly with faculty when needed
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in institutional initiatives as required

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with online learning platforms and technology
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS
• Proficiency in downloading, uploading, and managing common file types (Word documents, PDFs, PowerPoints, images, MP4s, etc.) within Canvas LMS
• Familiarity with basic principles of web page design
• Familiarity with web accessibility principles
• Ability to work independently following a guide/template
• Ability to collaborate
• Strong problem-solving skills
• 3+ years experience working in higher education and/or instructional design

Other Qualifications

• Familiar with best practices in online instruction
• Prior teaching experience
• Experience in healthcare education
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS
• Experience implementing and managing LTI applications
• Strong proofreading skills
• Familiarity with Respondus LockDown Browser

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

Work Environment

• Fully Remote

Reports To

• Brandon Miller, Director of Instructional Design

Employment Type

• Part-Time