General Scope of Duties Connecticut College is seeking a dedicated instructional technologist committed to advancing instructional technology and fostering innovative teaching practices. This role requires someone who excels in a collaborative environment and can drive meaningful change. As an Instructional Technology Specialist, you will be an integral member of the Research Support & Curricular Technology team, working closely with faculty to enhance learning experiences across campus through the purposeful implementation of technology.
About Library & Information Technology at Connecticut College Library & Information Technology (L&IT) at Connecticut College, combines the best of libraries and technology services into one dynamic team. This innovative merger offers students, faculty, and staff a treasure trove of resources and services to support study, research, scholarship, and learning. We proudly engage with local and national consortia, including Educause, NERCOMP, the Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC), SIGUCCS, the Oberlin Group, CLIR, and the Boston Library Consortium. If you're looking for a workplace that values diversity, innovation, collaboration, and the occasional coffee-fueled brainstorming session, then Conn College is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a community where you can work hard, laugh often, and make a meaningful impact.
General Duties and Responsibilities Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide faculty, staff and students with guidance, training, and support on the effective implementation of instructional technology tools and software.
Consult with faculty on course development: identifying course learning objectives and creatively and intentionally integrating technology to meet course goals.
Serve as application administrator for teaching and learning applications, including the learning management system, video content management system, and other licensed instructional technology software.
Research new and emerging instructional technology tools and software, evaluate for acquisition, recommend, and introduce technologies to the campus.
Create and maintain documentation for end users on supported instructional technology tools.
Collaborate with Research Support and Curricular Technology members to design and deliver faculty workshops and training programs to support the curriculum.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the AI@Conn Initiative by assisting faculty in the implementation of AI tools and related concepts into their teaching.
Collaborate with the Center for Teaching and Learning to offer programs for faculty.
Collaborate with Student Accessibility Services to support campus-wide digital accessibility efforts.
Participate on Digital Scholarship teams by identifying possible solutions to project proposals and collaborating with faculty to implement projects.
Actively participate in the profession including research publication and conference presentations.
Participates in the life of the College by attending campus events such as departmental lectures, gallery openings, arts performances, student exhibits, and invited speakers.
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits Eligible: Full Benefits Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Application Accepted Through: Open Until Filled: Yes
Connecticut College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.