Educational Technology Consultant

Job Level
Mid-level position
Job Category
Consultant
Sector
  • Technology
Job Status
Full-Time
Areas of Responsibility
  • Instructional Technology
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Educational Technology Consultant functions as a member of the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) Academic IT Educational Technology team. This position is instrumental supporting the educational technologies tools for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program within Academic Affairs. Technologies will include, but are not limited to: high stakes quizzing and testing, student response system, clinical placement software, conferencing and collaboration tools and other campus supported tools within the Learn@UW suite.

In addition, this position will also consult with faculty and staff on instructional design, develop online learning material and oversees the management of course content within the Learning Management System (LMS).

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

POSITION DUTIES:

 

Principal duties:

(50%) Educational Technology Support

  • Supports both in-person and online educational technology tools for SMPH Academic Affairs programs with a primary focus on the needs of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Technologies to include but not limited to:

  • ExamSoft: High stakes quizzing and testing

  • Canvas: Learning Management System (LMS) for course content delivery

  • Blackboard & Webex: Conferencing and collaboration

  • TopHat: Student response software

(45%) Educational and Instructional Design Consultant

  • Serves as first-level support for Learn@UW suite of supported learning technologies.

  • Design and develops engaging online learning modules using instructional design best practices through a variety of technologies.

  • Develops and maintains knowledge of the specific and unique needs of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

  • Enhance teaching, learning and engagement within the Academic IT community by identifying educational technology opportunities and working collaboratively with the faculty, educational leaders, and the Academic IT team to implement.

  • Work collaboratively with the Educational Technology team to provide instructional design assistance to faculty and staff.

(5%) Professional Development and Other

  • Participate in professional associations to remain knowledgeable about emerging technologies in medical and technology.

  • Collaborate with Doctor of Physical Therapy program to plan for the development of new opportunities and resources to remain innovative in aligning with SMPH strategies in education and instruction.

  • Other duties as assigned.

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:

Bachelor's degree required. Degree preferred from one of the following areas: Adult or professional education, curriculum and instruction, instructional design, educational leadership, instructional technology, or a related field.

MINIMUM YEARS AND TYPE OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required number of years and type of relevant work experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting and/or facilitating the use of educational technologies.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in instructional design; preferably within higher education or healthcare.
- Ability to work effectively within a team, but can work independently and take initiative.
- High level of attention to detail with written and verbal communication.
- Ability to build bridges and strong collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Preferred number of years and type of relevant work experience:
- Experience designing and developing online learning modules (experience with Articulate Storyline and/or Rise especially helpful).
- An ability to analyze and integrate trends in the use of educational technology within higher education.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The School of Medicine and Public Health will not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

DEPARTMENT(S):

A530254-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ADMIN/ACAD INFO SYSTEMS

WORK TYPE:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

APPOINTMENT TYPE, DURATION:

Ongoing/Renewable

SALARY:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

CONTACT:

Cody Roekle
croekle@wisc.edu
608-263-7676
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

How to Apply

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Please upload a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please address your experience with the required and preferred criteria of the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process