Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST (III)
Location: UM System - Columbia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 36141
Hiring Department

The University of Missouri System (UM System) consists of system administration and four universities: The University of Missouri-Columbia, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and all of their component parts, including MU Health, MU Extension and UM Engagement. It has a unique mission to advance the opportunities for success and well-being for Missouri, the nation, and the world through transformative teaching, research, innovation, engagement, and inclusion.

Missouri Online | UM System Office of eLearning supports each of the four universities in providing vision and leadership regarding excellence, quality and scale in academic program services for online and digital education. Through the provision of these services, and led by world-class faculty and staff, the Office of eLearning strives to deliver high-quality, interactive, convenient and engaging learning experiences for a globally diverse student body.

Job Description

We are looking to hire two Instructional Technologists from this posting.

The Instructional Technologist positions bridge academic technology solutions and pedagogical strategies by providing training and support to faculty in the use of technology applications to enhance pedagogical best practices in support of all UM students, faculty, and staff, as well as 260 degree programs. Current academic technologies include: Canvas, Zoom, Panopto, Voicethread, and many others.

Collaborate with faculty on the integration and successful application of educational technology solutions including:Provide technical support to faculty in the use of learning management systems and educational delivery platforms for the University of Missouri System to ensure effective educational delivery experiences.Provide learning opportunities for faculty to address both the technical and pedagogical applications of the University’s enterprise academic technologies such as lecture capture systems, streaming systems, learning object creation tools, and academic content repositories, etc. Develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty and other academic leaders.

Design, delivery, and maintain training content to support teaching and learning including:Create and maintain knowledgebase articles, audio/video materials, and other multimedia resources to address effective use of a variety of learning technologies, as well as address changing trends in teaching and learning.Create clear, concise, well-planned how-to video’s and other materials to help students, faculty, and staff in a timely and effective manner to address their unique needs. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of eLearning tools and emerging trends.

Respond to a variety of complex and urgent faculty, staff, and student inquiries including independently identifying the issues and delivering solutions. Ensure optimal customer service to a wide variety of customers, including listening and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Coordinate the installation and implementation of new software and/or the migration from old platforms to new. Responsible for developing and implementing effective plans for complex projects in collaboration with a variety of constituents. Perform ongoing maintenance and support.

Work regularly and collaboratively with instructional designers, software vendors, and IT technology staff.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.

Salary

This position is classified as an Instructional Technologist III / GGS Grade 10

Salary Range: $47,476 - $65,468

Internal applicants can determine their university title and current GGS by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Occasional evening and weekend work

Opportunity to work remotely

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and an additional three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Educational qualifications in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or Educational Technology or related area; Progressively responsible experience in Learning Management System administration, design and development of multimedia training, training and software development, and digital video editing is preferred.

Technical expertise in the following areas is preferred: LMS administration; working with data integration, web-based training development using authoring tools; basic knowledge of programming languages; and digital video recording and editing.

Experience leveraging the latest instructional technologies to enhance online learning, as well as expanded conceptual knowledge of the role educational support functions have within a successful learning environment.

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training tools to bridge technology solutions and pedagogical strategies.

Successful experience working within a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Other Information

Review of applications will start immediately. Please contact Shane Stinson, HR Consultant (stinsons@missouri.edu) with any questions about the position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

EQUAL EMPOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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