Instructional Technology and Design Specialist

Posting DetailsPosition InformationJob TitleInstructional Technology and Design SpecialistNature of WorkWork closely with faculty and professional staff members to provide consulting and direct project support to research and develop learning objects through complete courses and effectively utilize technology to facilitate instructional processes.Work with course launches, and quality review, and system maintenance, enhancement, and help-desk trouble-shooting.Support faculty and professional staff learning object and course research and development. Research and demonstrate use of instructional and emerging technologies as well as effective instructional practices. Teach courses as assigned.Advise faculty on key issues, including course management, assessment methods, testing strategies, integration of media and technology into curricula, accessibility criteria, academic integrity, and effective teaching strategies for blended and online delivery.Examples of Work PerformedWork closely on campus with faculty and professional staff members to provide consulting and direct project support to research and develop learning objects through complete courses and effectively utilize technology to facilitate instructional processes.Work with course launches, quality review, system maintenance, enhancement, and help-desk troubleshooting.Research and demonstrate use of instructional and emerging technologies as well as effective instructional practices.Will advise faculty on key issues, including course management, assessment methods, testing strategies, integration of media and technology into curricula, accessibility criteria, academic integrity, and effective teaching strategies for blended and online delivery.Provide backup support to Director-Academic Technology and Instructional Design for Canvas including monitoring the help phone, managing student evaluations, and providing classroom technology support.This is not a remote position.Required QualificationsMaster's degree and experience as an instructor and/or in course design in an academic or training setting (may include online course development and delivery experience); Experience working with and maintaining a Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard, etc.); Experience troubleshooting basic issues with computers and presentation hardware; Proficiency in web development tools and multimedia applications; and, knowledge of online and hybrid course design principles and practices.Preferred QualificationsExperience using formal quality review techniques (e.g., Quality Matters) preferred.Physical DemandsLicense and Certification RequirementsOther RequirementsOffers depend on successful background check.Salary InformationSalary mid $60's (DOQ/E).FTE1FLSAExemptUnion StatusNSCPANumber of Vacancies1Posting Detail InformationPosting NumberPS1635PDesired Start DateOpen DateClose DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsGeneral InformationPSC's "Campus of a Thousand Oaks," an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state's first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.EEO StatementThe Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.Veteran StatementThis position is subject to Veterans Preference.