Technology Trainer – DEPDC Distance Learning Trainer & Facilitator Temporary; Po

Overview

Technology Trainer – DEPDC Distance Learning Trainer & Facilitator (Full-time, Temporary) (2 Positions to be filled).

SHSU offers a competitive benefits package, salary, and a flexible work environment supporting work/life balance. The university supports professional development opportunities with educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition S. FLSA status:
Non-Exempt. Hiring Salary: pay grade 13. This position is full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible, grant funded and expected to end on or before 5/31/2027. Continuation is contingent upon continued funding.

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Educational Leadership, Communications, or related field with at least one year of directly related experience. Highly desirable: adult education and literacy (AEL), workforce development, distance or online learning, instructional technology, or digital literacy training. Experience supporting educators, instructors, or training initiatives serving adult learner populations preferred. A combination of education, experience, certifications, and training may be considered.

• Provide professional development, facilitation, instructional support, and distance learning training for the Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC), a statewide initiative supported through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
• Support Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) providers, instructors, administrators, and staff through training related to distance learning, digital literacy integration, instructional technologies, accessibility, learner engagement, and adult learning best practices in virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments.
• Deliver professional development, workshops, webinars, academies, and instructional support sessions for AEL providers across Texas.
• Facilitate training related to distance learning, digital literacy integration, instructional technologies, accessibility, learner engagement, and adult learning best practices.
• Support instructors and providers in the effective use of approved distance learning curriculum platforms and instructional technologies.
• Collaborate with DEPDC coordinators, instructional teams, and statewide partners to plan and deliver regional and statewide training initiatives.
• Assist with statewide conferences, symposiums, webinars, and training events, including facilitation and participant support activities.
• Develop, adapt, organize, and maintain training materials, instructional resources, facilitation guides, and support documentation aligned with TWC guidelines and adult learning principles.
• Track participation, attendance, and training outcomes for grant reporting and continuous improvement.
• Identify emerging training needs, instructional gaps, and opportunities to strengthen provider capacity in distance learning environments.
• Maintain awareness of trends and best practices in adult education, digital literacy, workforce development, and instructional technology.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong facilitation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills; ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Sensitivity to the needs of adult learners from diverse linguistic, cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Experience working in virtual and technology-enabled environments is preferred.
• Travel throughout Texas for regional trainings, conferences, provider meetings, and statewide initiatives.
• DEPDC initiative supports flexible and technology-enabled work environments; remote or hybrid work arrangements may be available based on operational needs, grant requirements, and university policies.
• Periodic travel, in-person meetings, and event support activities may be required.
• This position is funded through an external grant award; continued employment depends on grant funding availability and program needs. Current funding is anticipated for up to five years, subject to continuation of grant support.

Equity statement:
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. SHSU is an “at will” employer. Security-sensitive positions require background checks per Education Code §51.215.