Instructional Technologist - Maker Hub

Title:Instructional Technologist
- Maker Hub

Position Type:Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week:Monday
- Friday

Hours Per Week:40

VP Area:Finance and Administration

Department:Information Technology

Location:Elon Main Campus

The Instructional Technologist
- Maker Hub position is a part of the Creative Learning Technologies Team within Teaching and Learning Technologies.

This position supports the operations and instructional work of Elon University's Maker Hubs. The role balances makerspace operations, including facilities, equipment, and the supervision and development of student staff, with instructional responsibilities that advance the integration of making into teaching and learning through courses, projects, and programs. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, and students while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that supports creative and hands‑on work.

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best‑run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family‑friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities.

Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate‑level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
• Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Media, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, Product Design, Studio Art, Graphic Design or a related field. Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, educational media, makerspace operations, digital fabrication, or a related field.

OR

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience in instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, educational media, makerspace operations, digital fabrication, or a related field.

Experience working with a range of makerspace tools or digital…