INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

About the company

Ithaca College

Higher education · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Support faculty with the integration of learning technologies into their courses, including learning management systems and other supported tools, to assist in achieving learning outcomes through active learning, inclusive teaching practices, and assessment; assist faculty in applying quality standards throughout the course cycle.
• Assist faculty in exploring AI-enabled tools and educational technologies in ways that support learning goals, academic integrity, and ethical use; contribute to faculty digital literacy by incorporating technology conversations into teaching and learning discussions.
• Assist faculty in developing learning experiences that reflect inclusive, equitable, and accessible teaching practices; support the application of Universal Design for Learning principles and digital accessibility standards in faculty consultations and course design work.
• Participate in the design and delivery of faculty development programs, including workshops, institutes, learning communities, and cohort-based programs.
• Support the development and delivery of learning solutions across in-person, hybrid, and online course modalities; assist in implementing educational technologies to support meaningful learning experiences.
• Participate in cross-campus projects, committees, and working groups related to teaching, learning, and academic innovation; support conversations about learning spaces, classroom technologies, and instructional resources.
• Participate in IT projects as assigned; coordinate planning, research, and implementation activities with IT staff and the campus community using established project management protocols.
• Stay current with trends, research, and best practices in emerging technologies including AI, e-learning, learning theory, and instructional design.
• Develop multicultural awareness and contribute to an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community; demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior in interactions with staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, learning sciences, or a related field.
• Familiarity with learning theory, instructional design principles, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Experience working with or supporting the use of a learning management system (e.g., Canvas or similar platforms).
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team-oriented, faculty-centered environment.
• Master's degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational development, learning sciences, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or assisting faculty, instructors, or learners with technology integration or course design in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with accessible course design principles, including ADA, Section 508, or WCAG standards.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Exposure to AI-enabled educational tools or emerging technologies in an educational context.
• Canvas certification or equivalent professional credential.

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