Job Summary

The Instructional Technologist II supports the integration and use of technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences. This position implements digital tools, helps faculty to create engaging learning environments across multiple delivery modes, and provides training on educational technologies. This position may design online resources and create multimedia objects to ensure the effective use of the Institute’s learning management system (LMS). The Instructional Technologist advances innovative teaching practices through the intentional integration of technology in the curriculum, ensuring that faculty are equipped with the right tools and supports for the delivery of high-quality, technology-enhanced educational content.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Systems Administrator and other staff to implement new features, LMS integrations, and resolve complex technical issues. Manages and maintains the existing educational technology platforms life cycle, with a main focus on the learning management system.
• Develops and facilitates small group faculty training sessions for existing and new educational technology platforms. Provides one-on-one training consultations and just-in-time educational technology support by faculty request.
• Creates and maintains self-service technology training resources within the help center platform. Regularly review documentation for updates, identifies skill gaps, and develops additional training resources (written, video) for the faculty audience.
• Collaborates with the CTL Leadership team to guides strategic decision-making, planning, and mentorship related to institutional academic technologies with a main focus on the learning management system, including: 
  • Research new methods for delivering course material
  • Recommend new educational technologies for the RIT toolbox
  • Collect and review usage data to make informed decisions
• Research emerging academic technologies as they pertain to teaching and learning in higher education. Obtain training/certifications in emerging technology applications as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Information Technology, Multimedia, Education, or a related field
• Three or more years’ experience administering a learning management system 
• Five or more years’ experience providing direct service and/or consulting to others.
• Five or more years’ experience in technical training and/or leading professional development
• Technologically savvy individual with intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of learning management systems, web conferencing, and video hosting platforms.
• Knowledge of instructional theories and their applications as well as emerging educational technologies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects to completion in a timely manner.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment and the ability to work independently.
• A customer-service mindset and an enthusiasm for educational technology. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and guide their use of technology in a variety of learning capacities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with Brightspace (D2L) learning management system
• Knowledge of requirements related to instructional technology for ADA compliance
• Experience working with Generative AI tools

Required Minimum Education Level

MS, MA 

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100% 

Wage Band

119A 

FLSA Category

Exempt

Employment Category

Fulltime 

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you’ll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Department/College Description

This position is on the Learning Design and Technology team in the Center for Teaching and Learning in Academic Affairs. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) promotes excellence in teaching and the creation of exceptional learning experiences by championing an effective and innovative teaching culture across the university.

CTL provides faculty with trainings and professional development, one-on-one consultations, and just-in-time technical support along with the resources necessary to build and share content for a variety of technologies for all course modalities.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

52300

Hourly/Salary Maximum

87600

About Organization

At Rochester Institute of Technology, we shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good.

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with over 19,000 students and more than 135,000 graduates from 49 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. At RIT, we are always on to something amazing.