About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research (CLEAR) was initially established in 1998 as a service to assist faculty with the development and delivery of distributed learning at UNT. Since that time, CLEAR has expanded services to support all types of instruction at UNT. The Center combines technology resources with expert consultation and personnel in course design/redesign, assessment, pedagogy and many other topics in an effort to provide faculty with "one-stop" support for creating quality courses - regardless of the instructional delivery method.

Position Overview

DSI CLEAR is seeking a Digital Accessibility Tester interested in digital accessibility and ADA compliance in online courses and learning environments. The DSI CLEAR Digital Accessibility Assistant will support the DSI CLEAR accessibility compliance team in reviewing and remediating online course content and learning environments so that they are ADA compliant.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree from Accredited Institution or equivalent experience. Experienced with commonly used accessibility software includes: screen readers and screen magnifiers such as JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, ZoomText; WAVE and/or aXe web accessibility evaluators, color contrast analyzers, Canvas, captioning software. Experience with any of these programs or comparable programs is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Tenacious problem-solver, innovative, and self-motivated/directed.
-Works well independently, successful collaborator, and strong learning agility.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Experience with assistive technology

Preferred Qualifications

-Passionate about Universal Design for Learning and accessible educational technology and learning in higher education.
-Interest in best practices in digital accessibility for different document formats (HTML, Word, PPT, PDF, Excel).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Ensuring that online courses designed with the assistance of DSI CLEAR are accessible to students with a wide range of disabilities. Performing accessibility testing of course content, which includes third-party websites, software applications, different document formats, multimedia, and Canvas content. 
• Reviewing all content used in online instruction, assisting faculty and staff with remediating course content to be ADA compliant and functionally accessible. Working closely with the accessibility compliance team at DSI CLEAR to determine tasks and needs. 

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Flexible up to 10 hours per week.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.