Description

Putting technology to work at Georgia State University. Are you passionate about technology, your clients’ success, and looking to make a difference? Ranked the #2 Most Innovative National University by US News and World Report, Georgia State is a leading force in the digital transformation of higher education. Georgia State's central technology services group, Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT), seeks to inspire, support, and enable innovative solutions to advance learning, research and economic enterprise. IIT is leading the pursuit to find solutions to the unique challenges associated with information technology and serve as leaders in a global network of knowledge creation and sharing by earning the role of valued partners and trusted advisors for evolving technology solutions, discovering, creating and implementing new models of higher education for a community of diverse learners, creating and supporting innovative solutions that improve the lives of our students, our city and our state, attracting, developing and retaining talented and capable professionals and fostering an innovative culture of leaders where collaboration, ownership, creativity and efficiency are key.

Georgia State University’s Center forExcellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL - cetl.gsu.edu) is looking for a Learning Technologist, Lead to joinour vibrant and growing team. The Learning Technologist, Lead designs anddevelops a proactive environment to engage faculty in their professionaldevelopment and to assist them in the integration of technology in theircourses and curricula. The learning technologist, lead is responsible for thedaily operation and management of resources, services and campus-based spacesthat support faculty use of learning technologies including supervision ofstudent assistants and graduate assistants. Responsibility for researching,creating, and delivering faculty development opportunities is also in thepurview of this position.

The lead serves as a project manageron the development of new workshops and instructional content as well as a leadresource related to learning technology projects and grants. The lead alsoplays a significant role in the testing of new learning systems. The learningtechnologist lead provides leadership on the evaluation and implementation ofnew learning technologies. The position is expected to stay abreast of trendsin learning technologies. The position promotes the work of the Center forExcellence in Teaching at local, state, and national level. On an as-neededbasis, the learning technologist lead represents the Faculty Development andSupport area on various committees, councils and working groups. The learningtechnologist lead may also represent the university at University System ofGeorgia meetings. 

Responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure Centers forExcellence in Teaching and Learning are staffed and opened. Oversee theequipment checkout inventory, process, and policies. Provide one-on-one supportto faculty on technological and pedagogical practices related to learningtechnologies. Participate in setting the direction for usage of equipmentincluding workstations and spaces in the Center for Excellence in Teaching andLearning.

• Provide exemplary,consistent, and convenient learning technology support on GSU campuses.Collaborate with the other CETL unites, IIT, and the larger University toestablish programs that encourage the use of pedagogically appropriate learningtechnologies. Assist CETL and IIT with evaluation and testing of new technologyimplementations.

• Manage projects such as workshopdevelopment, instructional materials creation, and grant-related projects.Create project plans, schedule resources, review project status, and plancommunications. 

• Respond in a timely and professionalmanner to requests for information. Plan and participate in work-relatedcommunity events. Advise the Assistant Director, Technology Enhanced Teachingand Learning on trends, state and federal standards, and research related toaccessibility and universal design. Represent the learning technology team oncampus committees and participate in relevant meetings, working groups,workshops, conferences, and communities. 

• Research and recommend new technologies andstrategies. Attend and present at professional conferences, webinars, andworkshops. Plan and engage with the larger Center for Excellence in Teachingand Learning on research and grant opportunities. Represent the university in UniversitySystem of Georgia meetings, task forces, conferences, and constituent groupstoo promote GSU learning technology interests. Read professional books,articles, newsfeeds, and blogs. Share new findings and insights with colleaguesand stakeholders

•  Provideprofessional development for faculty and graduate teaching assistants.

•  Research,develop, and deliver faculty development/professional development programs,workshops, and events. Manage the design and development of learning technologydocumentation and resources. 

•  Collaboratewith CETL, IIT, and the larger University Community to staff programs,workshops, and events. 

QualificationsBachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit10/12/20, 10:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: Instructional Innovation & Technology
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 09/23/20, 3:05:50 PM