Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design
Instructional Design and Technology Support Associate - Hybrid
Locations Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CA
Time Type Full time
Job Requisition ID R0003780
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates. Benefits: We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.
Job Summary: Assists faculty in developing technology-enhanced courses using a variety of instructional technologies, researches and learns how to use new instructional technologies, and designs instructional solutions according to instructional needs. Participates in the design and delivery of faculty development programs to educate faculty in the use of a variety of instructional technologies. Provides Level 1 troubleshooting support for faculty and students who have issues using a variety of instructional technologies, and devises workarounds as needed. Salary: Pay range $66,560 - $67,891 Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional; Job Level - 2
This is a remote flexible position that will allow an individual to regularly work both from home and the Point Loma campus.
Job Status: Full time
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Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Use instructional design principles, contribute to the design and development of learning materials with special regard to teaching traditional and adult students, teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes, and using technology to maximize student learning outcomes.
Collaborate with faculty in the design and development technology-enhanced courses and teach them to use and incorporate instructional technologies as appropriate for their content
Work collaboratively with the Director of Instructional Technology and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning to develop resource materials and provide campus-wide workshops and presentations to help faculty use educational technologies for teaching and learning in face-to-face courses, online and hybrid courses.
Offer systematic and continuous assistance to instructors in resolving technical issues with instructional tools, ensuring the reliability and uniformity of courses.
Deliver comprehensive training and support to faculty, staff, and students in utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS), introducing new methods and technologies, and addressing emerging course design issues.
Research and identify technology trends in the field.
Research and identify best practices in the field.
Collaborate and communicate with other support personnel in support of instructional technology.
This position primarily follows a Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional weekend availability as needed to support key objectives and peak times.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Education, or arelated area of study.
At least two years of instructional design, online teaching, or training experience preferred.
A working knowledge of Canvas is highly preferred.
Experience using AI technologies is preferred.
Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite software and Zoom.
Committed to work excellence and passionate about giving quality service to the campus community.
A goal-oriented individual, who is self-motivated, diligent, solution-oriented rather than problem-centered, and exhibits a high energy level.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, negotiate, and deliver projects according to established timelines.
Practices attentive and active listening, has the patience to hear people out, and can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Personally committed to continuous self-improvement, understands that different situations call for a variety of skills and approaches, and works to deploy strengths and offset weaknesses or limits.
Maintains confidentiality
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU's Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on a clear background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is primarily sedentary and requires sitting for extended periods of time.
Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Vision to read documents, e-mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor.
Ability to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.
Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 pounds throughout the day.
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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God's love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.
