Job Details

Instructional Technologist

Position Number: 6362874
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Instructional Technologist

Instructional Technology, Rose Hill, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Educational Technologies, the Instructional Technologist supports faculty in the use of technology in teaching and research and provides support for developing technology-based instructional materials.

This position serves as Tier 3 support for the learning management systems (LMS) and liaises with academic departments. Additionally, this position oversees digital scholarship projects and delivers learning technology workshops for faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.

This position may require travel between campuses as well as occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Essential Functions

Provides instructional design consultation to faculty on using technology in teaching environments.

Assists faculty in selecting and implementing technology-based teaching approaches and materials.

Serves as Tier 3 support person for learning management system (LMS).

Liaises between IT and assigned academic departments as an educational technology resource.

Supports faculty digital scholarship projects on platforms like WordPress and Omeka.

Provides workshops on the latest technological developments in teaching and learning to the Faculty.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Researches new instructional technologies and advises on adoption to the Faculty.

Supports digital scholarship (and its related content development) and fosters the digital humanities as assigned.

Provides accessibility consultations for faculty and students.

Creates training materials and resources for faculty self-learners.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Communications, Computer Science, or related fields.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in educational technology support roles, including LMS administration.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong communication skills.

Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum design, and learning assessment.

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills

Proficiency with instructional technology tools and digital media software.

Project management skills.

Customer service skills and the ability to collaborate.

Understanding of Fordham's culture and higher education environments.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field.

Experience with Blackboard Learn administration.

Knowledge of accessibility standards and requirements.

Background in faculty training and support.

Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $95,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9566

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories