Coordinator of Instructional Technology

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Salary: $61,351.47 - $86,622.54 Annually

Location: Crystal Lake, IL

Job Type: Staff - Full-Time

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Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Center for Teaching & Learning

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: STA

Target Hire Rate: $64,963.74 - $72,181.93

Pay Grade: S9

Workweek: 40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs, which may include evenings and weekends

The Coordinator of Instructional Technology supports the strategic implementation and meaningful adoption of academic technology tools, the learning management system (LMS), and digital accessibility practices to foster equitable and active teaching and learning across multiple modalities (classroom, hybrid, and online) and support the achievement of institutional goals. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty on the development and use of instructional technology to support effective teaching practices and high-quality educational experiences across the college.

In addition, this position is responsible for developing and conducting training on instructional practices and design principles that promote quality, innovation, and the integration of technology into the processes of teaching and learning.

• Provide one‑on‑one assistance to full‑time and adjunct faculty on issues related to instructional technologies as listed in the CTL resource page, including planning and facilitating the Open Lab.
• Research, learn and share information about best practices for applying LMS and academic technology in teaching and learning, new academic technology programs and strategies.
• Design, develop, and deliver instructional technology workshops. Coordinate the logistics of training, including, but not limited to, scheduling the event, location, equipment, marketing, and registering participants.
• Respond to questions, solve problems and provide training on new and existing software programs and academic technology issues.
• Conduct ongoing research and program/software evaluation to recommend new instructional technologies for MCC faculty, and work on implementation if new technology is approved.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of the LMS and other platforms supported by the CTL as listed on the CTL resource page.
• Manage the Center for Teaching and Learning website, including developing, updating, and maintaining appropriate resources (training manuals, tutorials, videos).
• Assist with planning and implementation of Faculty Development Days and CTL events.
• Seek grant funding opportunities to promote and deliver available technologies.
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, Computer Science or teaching a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five years of teaching or training experience.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy/learning theories (including active and inclusive learning theories), assessment, instructional design models, approaches to hybrid and online learning and instructional technology with demonstrated knowledge of developing learning materials using a Universal Design for Learning framework.
• Expertise in digital accessibility including ADA standards and WCAG guidelines and demonstrated ability to design and train others on digitally accessible materials.
• Expertise in learning management systems (preferably Canvas), including management, maintenance and evaluation; tool integration (multi‑media, academic technology and collaboration tools); and emerging educational technologies.
• Expertise in academic technology software and applications, such as plagiarism detection tools, student response (polling) systems, video and lecture capture and virtual meetings.

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related field.
• Teaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative…