Instructional Technologist - Raleigh, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

PG193361EP

No

Instructional Technologist

Commensurate with education and experience.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Raleigh, NC

CVM - Academic Affairs

North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinary scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

With the graduation of its first class in 1985, the CVM is one of the younger veterinary programs in the country. Despite its relative youth, the College has gained international recognition on the strength of its teaching, research, engagement, and patient care efforts and is ranked 3rd among the nation's 28 colleges of veterinary medicine in the current U.S. News & World Report survey.

Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments—Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health & Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization.

The highly-regarded House Officer Program provides one- to three-year internships or residency training in more than 20 clinical specialties and the innovative Clinician Scientist Training Program prepares veterinary researchers. The CVM is unique among veterinary colleges with an on-site Teaching Animal Unit that operates as a working farm and aids in hands-on instruction with large animal medicine and exposes students to basic agriculture principles and farm technology.

More than 20,000 patients are diagnosed and treated annually by CVM clinicians and the Veterinary Health Complex at NC State University is a major referral center for veterinarians from throughout the Southeast. These patients are often seriously ill and require the best that veterinary medicine offers. This quality care is delivered with the utmost compassion for the patient and owner, a hallmark of the program.

The patient case load also allows for instruction and the opportunity for clinical trials that advance animal health and well being. The Veterinary Health Complex is composed of the 110,000-square-foot, state-of the-art Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center, the Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center, the Veterinary Health and Wellness Center, and Satellite and Field Veterinary Services.

Since its inception, the CVM has chosen to put its focus on six specific program areas: Companion Animal Medicine, Food Supply Medicine, Biomedical Research, Ecosystem Health, Equine Medicine, and Animal Welfare. Through these six areas, the NC State CVM prepares the next generation of veterinarians and veterinarian scientists, conducts bench and clinical research to NC State University.

The Academic Affairs team at NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is looking for an Instructional Technologist who will provide academic technology support to faculty, staff, and students; provide college-level administration support of academic technology systems; create synchronous, asynchronous, and just-in-time training opportunities focusing on the best practices and use of enterprise and college-supported academic technologies; and develop innovative, effective, compelling, and intuitive instructional media, materials, and interfaces to facilitate support and training opportunities. The person in this position will also survey academic technology tools, identify appropriate tools based on instructional needs, and assist with implementation of those tools. This position will report to the Director of Academic Technology and will collaborate with Academic Affairs team members, as well as, the CVM's marketing team, computing resources team, and others as necessary.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support for University and CVM academic technology systems, which currently include Moodle learning management system, ExamSoft secure assessment platform, Top Hat engagement platform, Panopto video streaming platform, Google Workspace, etc.
• Use college-level administrative access to prepare the University and CVM academic technology systems for each academic term.
• Create multi-modal training opportunities to provide resources for the CVM community that also accommodate self-learners.
• Use expertise in instructional technology to create job aids, infographics, videos, animations, and other content that supplements training and support efforts.
• Collect and disseminate information pertaining to best practices in academic technology usage.
• Serve as the team's consultant on instructional technologies, instructional media techniques, and best practices of each.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, adoption, and integration of effective academic technology innovations into the veterinary education curriculum.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with faculty and staff throughout the CVM to integrate academic technology solutions with instructional design best practices that will enrich teaching and learning.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the University's Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) and Office of Information Technology (OIT) groups to improve efficiencies in the set up, support, and training processes of academic technology systems.

• Collaborate with various support units of the university to advance project design, development, and evaluation.
• Contribute to outreach initiatives by providing consultations, presentations, and workshops to faculty and staff, and participating in professional discussions and conferences.
• Serve as a member in campus-wide committees and professional groups related to instructional design and development and other areas of expertise as assigned.
• Limited involvement with the process to identify, test, and assist in implementation of emerging technologies.

• Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience

• Significant experience supporting the use of academic technology systems
• Experience as a super-user or administrator of current academic technology systems, including learning management systems, assessment and engagement platforms, and video streaming/management platforms
• Significant experience designing, developing, and delivering synchronous and asynchronous training in online and/or in-person settings using instructional design best practices
• Experience designing and producing compelling training materials, graphics, infographics, and screen-cap videos using Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Articulate 360, Camtasia, and other tools of the trade
• Significant experience using applications such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or the equivalent
• Experience using instructional design to approach training development
• Experience planning and coordinating projects, both independently and in a team using a process oriented approach
• Awareness of usability and accessibility considerations for academic technology
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to guide and mentor a wide variety of instructional faculty, staff, and students across diverse college departments
• High level of independence and initiative

• Post-baccalaureate credentials and/or training in the field of instructional technology
• Experience with NC State University and CVM academic technology systems, which currently include Moodle, ExamSoft, Panopto, Top Hat, and Google Workspace
• Experience with help request ticketing systems, specifically ServiceNow
• Experience working in a higher education setting

N/A

No

No

04/22/2024

Open until filled

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Please provide a link to your online portfolio (Supplemental Question #7).

EHRA Non-Faculty

1.00

12 Month Recurring

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

CVM-ACADEMIC Affairs

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at or .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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