Director of Educational Technology
| Requisition Number | BES20180331P |
|---|---|
| Department Posting Name | COB Office of Undergraduate Studies |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Recruitment Type | External |
| Position Type | This is an Administrative & Professional (A&P), benefits eligible, position. |
| Grant Funded? | No |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| If employee will be working a schedule other than Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, specify hours and days to be worked |
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required; some local, national or international travel may be required. |
| If Temporary, Ending Date | |
| Recruiting Rate | Commensurate with experience |
| Beginning Salary Flexibility | Yes |
| Pay Basis | Salary |
| Required Education | Master's Degree |
| Do you want to allow additional experience to substitute for required education? | No |
| Preferred Education | Master's Degree |
| Field of Study |
Educational Technology, Information Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design or related field preferred. |
| MS Office Experience Required | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook |
| Will this position require driving a UT or personally owned vehicle? | No |
| Other Computer and Software Skills Required |
Graphic and multimedia production design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, iMovie, YouTube video manager) Knowledge of innovative technologies for synchronous and asynchronous collaborative learning (VoiceThread, Zoom) Personal computer/laptop/tablet; printer; video equipment such as webcam or digital video recorder; copier; digital projector |
| Experience and Other Skills Required |
Three years of progressively responsible experience in the design and development of online learning programs. Strong knowledge of instructional design theory and practices as well as learning theory and practices. Knowledge of online learning, pedagogy, andragogy, and learning technologies to support online, hybrid, and/or flipped course delivery in a business school context. Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and implement policy, guidelines and procedures at the administrative level. Understanding of ADA compliance requirements for accessibility. Experience with LMS (Blackboard preferred) E-learning authoring platforms (Articulate Storyline or similar) |
| Do you want to allow additional education to substitute for required experience? | No |
| Other Skills Preferred |
Experience in selection and integration SaaS platforms and technology tools in an educational setting. Experience managing production teams in the creation and launch of content. Experience in developing and delivering training and/or professional development. Experience in delivering instruction in a higher education setting. |
| Description of Job Duties |
Collaborate with key decision makers to create the UTSA College of Business online initiatives brand consistent with COBacademic standards and ensure courses are developed and delivered with the high quality consistent with that brand. Identify tools and platforms for the creation, delivery and maintenance of technology-enabled learning, managing the selection and acquisition of tools and resources to ensure maximum return on investment. Identify, procure, and manage facilities for the development and delivery of education technology projects for use by faculty, staff, and students. Oversee the design, development, production, and implementation of selected online courses and programs across COBprograms in collaboration with faculty, administration, platform partners, and online learning teams at the UTSA level. Oversee creation of online courses, course series, video tutorials, and other education technology projects. Provide training to faculty and staff to ensure creation of high quality learning experiences. Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with university and ADA policies, procedures, and best practices in online learning across campus and globally. Develop pedagogical standards and design guidelines for course and module development. Identify and manage instructional designers and content developers. Supervise staff, including student workers, project specialists, and assigned staff. Conduct course technical and quality checks in line with industry-accepted rubrics. Periodically attend conferences to stay informed of industry trends and developments. Serve on relevant committees or task forces. |
| Posting Open Date | 07/11/2018 |
| Posting Close Date at midnight on | 07/16/2018 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Notes To Applicants |
UTSA is a tobacco-free campus. UTSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they are eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may be closed once a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received. Position may require occasional evening or weekend hours to meet departmental needs. Position may require occasional local, national, or international travel. |