Instructional Technologist

Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Educational Technologies, the Instructional Technologist supports faculty in the use of technology in teaching and research and provides support for developing technology-based instructional materials.

This position serves as Tier 3 support for the learning management systems (LMS) and liaises with academic departments. Additionally, this position oversees digital scholarship projects and delivers learning technology workshops for faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.

This position may require travel between campuses as well as occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Essential Functions
Provides instructional design consultation to faculty on using technology in teaching environments.

Assists faculty in selecting and implementing technology-based teaching approaches and materials.

Serves as Tier 3 support person for learning management system (LMS).

Liaises between IT and assigned academic departments as an educational technology resource.

Supports faculty digital scholarship projects on platforms like WordPress and Omeka.

Provides workshops on the latest technological developments in teaching and learning to the Faculty.

Management Responsibilities: Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions
Researches new instructional technologies and advises on adoption to the Faculty.

Supports digital scholarship (and its related content development) and fosters the digital humanities as assigned.

Provides accessibility consultations for faculty and students.

Creates training materials and resources for faculty self-learners.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Communications, Computer Science, or related fields.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in educational technology support roles, including LMS administration.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Strong communication skills.

Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum design, and learning assessment.

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills

Proficiency with instructional technology tools and digital media software.

Project management skills.

Customer service skills and the ability to collaborate.

Understanding of Fordham’s culture and higher education environments.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.

Experience with Blackboard Learn administration.

Knowledge of accessibility standards and requirements.

Background in faculty training and support.

Minimum Starting Salary $80,000
Maximum Starting Salary $95,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.