University of Alabama

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Instructional Technologist III uses pedagogically sound principles to assist faculty with the integration of technology into instruction to enhance teaching and learning. Provides leadership to the team. Collaborates with the faculty development and learning resources administrative staff to provide instructional technology information and resolve issues. May train, assist, or supervise entry level staff.

Additional Department Summary: Leads the support of the instructional use of technology testing of user features in the learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies. Performs testing of user features in the learning management system, especially as updates are made to the LMS and to tools that are connected to the system. Communicates with the CIT Education & Outreach team regarding support issues or testing results that require new or updated resources for faculty, students, or staff. Participates in decision-making regarding the workflow and collaboration in CIT ticketing and reporting. Provides back-up support for selected LMS functional administration tasks, Web 2.0 and social media tools. Plays a key role in the development and delivery of the orientation and training of CIT graduate student assistants.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of instructional technology experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of instructional technology experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Must be able to work well in a team environment, communicate well, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing support for variety of instructional technologies in a higher education setting

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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