Instructional Technologist

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Position summary: MICA seeks a technically proficient, adaptable, collaborative Instructional Technologist.  The Instructional Technologist, in coordination with the Director of Curriculum Design and Development, adjunct faculty and students, works to provide a seamless online student experience for online programming offered through Open Studies.  Essential functions of this position include efforts related to providing support in Canvas, Zoom, management  of course shells while supporting students and faculty with the use of Canvas and Zoom and other program technology. 

General purpose:  The Instructional Technologist works in support of the director of curriculum design and development to ensure courses the Open Studies online learning environment and related technologies support student educational achievement/success.

Position responsibilities: Open Studies serves a diverse student body of traditional and non-traditional college students, art and design professionals, adult learners, teens, and children. The unit administers four unique professional graduate programs in the Business of Art and Design, Information Visualization, UX Design, and Design Leadership along with studio-based art and design classes for adults, teens, and children, short-term travel programs, and programs in support of the college’s diversity and internationalization goals.  As MICA’s educational venture space, the unit is engaged in innovating academic programming (including digital education, new curricular areas and program structures, and programs for non-traditional students) and revenue growth.  The assistant director, curriculum design and development will: 
 

• Develop media products for use in online and web-enhanced courses and websites including interactive activities, video, audio podcasts, and graphics

• Collaborate and consult with faculty, staff, and associates on the effective use of instructional design strategies, web-based resources, multimedia technologies, and instructional software and systems to improve teaching for online delivery

• Ensure instructional integrity of the course development projects through a method of systematic design and clear course standards and outcomes

• Manage project timelines and coordinate with team members and partners to meet project deliverables

• Work closely with the director of curriculum design and development to effectively support faculty’s delivery of meaningful content and delivery through Canvas, Zoom, and an array of other digital tools

• Support the Director’s work to develop individualized professional development plans for faculty

• Laias with Canvas, Zoom, and other program related technology support resources

• Write and maintain technical procedural manuals and documents in support of faculty and student success

• Identify and communicate opportunities for process and quality improvements, providing feedback on usage, defects, and suggested enhancements to the learning environment

• Remain abreast of current technology as it applies to LMS software and systems

• Train and support students with technology tools for User Experience Design, Business/Financial/Accounting systems, Data Analytics and Visualization coding and software, and use of source control management systems (SCM), media file formats and file conversions.

• Provide excellent customer service

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of e-learning tools, teaching methods, and rubrics  

• Knowledge of current instructional theories for collaborative, web-based learning

• Ability to organize multiple projects and assignments simultaneously

• Ability to manage various course schedules across three programs (evening attendance)

• Demonstrated competency using Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate

• Experience with Canvas as a learning management system, including its vast array of features and functionalities

• Experience with web-based technologies and presentation software (e.g., VoiceThread, Panopto, Canva, PPT Online, etc.)

• Experience with online conferencing software (e.g. Zoom)

• Basic knowledge of streaming audio and video, compression methods, file types, and formats

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, basic HTML editing software, and basic image manipulation software, such as Fireworks or Photoshop

• Familiarity with Office 365 tools, Camtasia and Articulate Rise preferred but not required

• Graphic design and multimedia experience a plus including experience with products in Adobe Suite

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Design/Education/eLearning/Technology IT or related fields

• Background in IT

• Experience with student/customer support services

• Experience using online course software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or related field

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in course design and development, faculty training, or program/course assessment/evaluation required

Preferred qualifications: 

• Master Degree in instructional design, educational technology or related field strongly preferred

• Demonstarted years of experience in instructional design

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Conditions of Employment: 

• Conditions: Background Check

• Unusual Circumstances related to position: requires some evening and may require some weekend hours. 

 

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

• Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans and Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule).

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

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MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.