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.
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.
Ability to build and sustain relationships with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in current and emerging trends, issues, and best practices related to instructional technologies and instructional design methodologies.
Knowledge of best practices related to digital accessibility.
Well-organized, able to work under pressure and as a member of a team.
Travel as necessary to fulfill obligations of the position.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in instructional technology, education, library and information science, or a related field.
Since its founding in 1911, Connecticut College has been sustained by dedicated individuals working in a variety of academic and non-academic positions to fulfill its mission. Each person's contributions are vital to preserve an environment that supports teaching, encourages learning, and brings a sense of accomplishment to employees and students alike. Our success depends directly on what our employees do. As members of this unique community of more than 800 faculty and staff, we take pride in providing excellent service to students, visitors and each other.
Connecticut College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in diversifying its staff and faculty. We are committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and who will contribute to the diversity of our College community, especially members of historically under-represented groups.