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Job Description:
Within the ITS Faculty Technology Resources group: work with faculty to effectively use Blackboard and other instructional technologies in their teaching; work with other ITS units and other campus organizations to make Blackboard Learning System available to faculty, students and staff; assess training needs and assist with the coordination and execution of training for instructors and designers using Blackboard Learning System (fully online, hybrid and face to face); facilitate best practices training sessions for faculty using course management software for hybrid and fully online uses of Blackboard; provide instructional design and technological support for faculty using technology in instruction; Manage Blackboard list serve, related web sites and print materials; participate in rotation schedule for processing Blackboard faculty help requests; collaborate with other ITS units and campus organizations and faculty to assess need for and conduct research on other instructional technology tools; support other Faculty Technology Resources initiatives (i.e., programs, special projects, etc.); participate in committees and workgroups; Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required: Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a US Dept. of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization; Minimum 3 years professional experience in the development and delivery of presentations, workshops and/or trainings in an educational setting; Understanding of pedagogical issues related to technology-enhanced teaching and learning; Experience in web development and web site maintenance; Demonstrated understanding of multimedia tools (i.e., Flash, Photoshop); Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development or a related discipline; Experience working with faculty in a teaching/learning environment; Experience using a course management system for instruction and/or training; Demonstrated experience managing course management software preferably Blackboard Learning System CE or WebCT Campus Edition 6; Help Desk experience.
Additional Information:
A review of applications will start on March 30, 2009 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=12964
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested to apply MUST submit the following documents via online. - Resume/Cv
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
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