[Using Sakai] new position: "Instructional Design & Technology Specialist" at Rutgers in Camden, NJ

[Emily Corse]

[Please excuse cross posting and feel free to redistribute; thanks.]

*Instructional Design/Tech Specialist*

Job Description
The Instructional Design and Technology Specialist works under the Director of Instructional Design & Technology at Rutgers-Camden, providing faculty support to improve the design, development, implementation, and analysis of student-focused, outcomes-based curriculum and instruction for online, on-campus, and hybrid courses. With specialized knowledge of pedagogical theory and instructional technology as applied in complex environments for diverse audiences, the Instructional Design and Technology Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for Rutgers-Camden instructors. The ID&TS Specialist will provide support for Rutgers' course management systems, including Sakai and eCollege. Responsibilities include the development and delivery of training opportunities for full- and part-time faculty; the creation and maintenance of faculty support resources; the ongoing support of faculty in selecting and utilizing appropriate instructional software; and the design and development of course structures and materials. The Instructional Design and Technology Specialist assists with research and assessment of current programs and student learning outcomes, participates in departmental strategic planning, and pursues continuous professional growth. Other duties may include serving on campus committees, coordinating student workers, and related duties as required.

Job Requirements
Requires bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and proficiency in instructional and learning theories and their application, in addition to at least two years of experience supporting the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching. Must have experience teaching, preferably in higher education settings, and knowledge of current technologies for instruction. Requires working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs. Must have the ability to design and lead faculty workshops; assess technology and software programs for instructional and other purposes; identify advantages and limitations of using various technologies for instructional purposes;
effectively demonstrate instructional applications of technologies; effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience; and establish cooperative working relationships. Must be able to manage projects from start to completion and manage multiple projects at different phases of completion. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to work flexibly and patiently with faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on the use of technology in a variety of learning environments are critical requirements of the position. Requires demonstrated experience with technologies including course management systems, office productivity suites, multimedia production software, web design, content management systems, social media, and varied hardware platforms.

Special Conditions
Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated experience with the course management systems Sakai and eCollege , plus proven ability to produce multimedia projects and websites very helpful. Familiarity with web conferencing, videoconferencing, lecture capture systems, WordPress or other content management systems, Dreamweaver, modern HTML, and CSS useful. Familiarity with Quality Matters or another course analysis system preferred.

http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=13-002650

Emily Corse
Director, Instructional Design & Technology<http://idt.camden.rutgers.edu/>
Rutgers-Camden
110 Business & Science Bldg.
227 Penn Street
Camden NJ 08102
corse at rutgers.edu<mailto:corse at rutgers.edu>
856 225 6474

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