Instructional Technologist

Job : 375492

Location: Duluth

Job Family: Information Technology

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

The Instructional Technologist partners with faculty and staff to enhance teaching and learning through the effective, accessible, and pedagogically sound use of academic technologies. This position provides consultation, training, and support for technology-enhanced instruction while applying instructional design principles to improve learning experiences across face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments.

A successful candidate in this role will bring strong knowledge of learning technologies, instructional design, pedagogy, and evidence-based teaching practices, along with familiarity with emerging applications of generative AI in higher education. They will demonstrate advanced proficiency with Canvas or similar course management systems and be able to evaluate new technologies and clearly communicate their instructional value. They will excel at managing multiple priorities, working both independently and collaboratively, and building productive relationships across diverse communities.

Strong collaboration, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills are essential, supported by solid analytical, organizational, and project management abilities. Above all, they will show a commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and student success.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

• Consult with faculty to identify instructional goals and recommend effective, pedagogically sound technology solutions that support student learning.
• Analyze instructional goals and collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to create engaging, inclusive, accessible, and effective learning materials and course content.
• Plan, develop, and deliver professional development opportunities in a variety of formats, including individual consultations, workshops, webinars, and self-paced resources.
• Provide guidance and technical support during the implementation of new instructional technologies, digital learning tools, and course redesign initiatives.
• Promote best practices in instructional design, accessibility, GenAI, universal design for learning (UDL), and academic technology to improve teaching effectiveness and student success.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional technologies, training programs, and learning resources through feedback, assessment, and usage data, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain documentation, tutorials, and support materials that enable faculty to effectively integrate technology into their teaching.
• Stay current with emerging academic technologies, instructional design trends, and evidence-based teaching practices, sharing knowledge with the campus community.
• Collaborate with colleagues across academic and administrative units to support institutional initiatives related to teaching, learning, and technology.

• Design and facilitate workshops, webinars, and consultations on instructional technology,course design, assessment, student engagement, and evidence-based teaching and learning practices.
• Partner with University teaching and learning units to support course improvement, technology integration, and pedagogical innovation.

• Promote accessible, inclusive learning environments aligned with ADA Title II, WCAG, UDL, and applicable accessibility regulations.
• Support faculty in developing accessible course materials and selecting accessible educational technologies.
• Provide advanced consultative support for Canvas and integrated instructional technologies.
• Collaborate with campus partners to stay informed about Canvas enhancements, and recommend improvements based on emerging platform capabilities.

• Collaborate with faculty to design and enhance online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
• Apply instructional design principles and recommend technologies that support learning outcomes and student success.

• Serve as a liaison to an assigned college or academic unit and provide instructional technology expertise.
• Collaborate across the university to advance teaching, learning, accessibility, and educational innovation initiatives.
• Represent the university on committees, contribute to strategic planning and assessment, and participate in special projects.

• Lead initiatives that promote the ethical and effective use of generative AI in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Collaborate with University partnerships to develop and deliver professional learning on AI literacy, instructional applications, and academic integrity.

• Participate in professional…