Uo Online Instructional Technologist

Department: UO Online
Classification: Info Technology Consultant
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $20.28 - $37.59 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

February 5, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include your resume along with a cover letter.

Department Summary

Situated within the University of Oregon's Office of the Provost (OtP), UO Online works closely with faculty to enhance academic excellence, support student success, and elevate UO's academic profile. OtP upholds, provides leadership on, and carries out the academic mission of the University. In service to this mission, the office: promotes and sustains the highest standards in teaching, research and service; fosters and advocates for faculty; focuses on student success; promotes a respectful work environment, equity and inclusion, and a family-friendly workplace; supports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty and academics, including hiring, retention, promotion, and tenure processes; advances university outreach to the community, academic extension, and internationalization. UO Online takes UO's exceptional classroom teaching from face-to-face delivery into the virtual world, strengthening the university's reputation as a leader in research and teaching.

Position Summary

In support of the academic mission of the University of Oregon, the UO Online Instructional Technologist will leverage an understanding of pedagogical approaches, as well as expert knowledge of learning technology tools, to help faculty implement effective strategies for emerging teaching formats such as hybrid and hyflex. Within UO Online, this position serves as a bridge for faculty, ensuring continuity of service from front-line Canvas support to comprehensive instructional design support. In service of emerging teaching formats, the Instructional Technologist works closely with Faculty Canvas Support, UO Online instructional designers, technical staff from Information Services, and colleagues in the Teaching Engagement Program.

Minimum Requirements

This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills of technology and information systems generally obtained through an AA degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified course work in applicable fields of study and at least one year of related work experience.

Professional Competencies

Demonstrated understanding of instructional methods and curricular innovations in higher education.
Ability to evaluate new software, concisely articulating the relative advantages and disadvantages as compared to other solutions.
Ability to teach technology skills and interpret technical information for those with varying technical competencies.
Proficiency with learning management systems.
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to prioritize and bring multiple projects to completion in a timely manner.
Exceptional communication skills. Ability to create content for print and web.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
2 years of experience working with Canvas or a similar Learning Management System (LMS).
Experience working with faculty members, graduate employees, and students from diverse disciplines and cultures.
Experience delivering training in a workshop format.
Experience authoring content using principles of universal design.
Experience creating content to meet WCAG accessibility standards.

FLSA Exempt: No

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

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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