Job Description

The Instructional Technologist II serves as a key contributor to the successful integration and support of instructional technologies across the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). This role blends hands-on technical expertise with instructional design collaboration, training development, systems administration, and event support. The technologist drives innovation in teaching and learning by implementing, managing, and supporting a broad range of academic and administrative technologies, with a strong focus on immersive technologies (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality) and potential for future development with artificial intelligence (AI). They play a critical role in faculty development, virtual simulation design, and college-wide technology planning. This position is to be expected fully in-person with some remote flexibility during non-teaching periods. Review of applications will start on December 1st until position is filled.
Essential Functions
Training & Faculty/Staff Support

• Plan, develop, and deliver technology training for faculty and staff on supported tools and platforms.
• Conduct immersive technology orientations and onboarding for faculty and staff.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and resources for supported technologies. o Event Technology & Immersive Environments
• Provide technical support for high-profile events and internal college functions related to learning in immersive environments.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to acquire appropriate software and ensure seamless execution. o Immersive Simulation Development & Support
• Collaborate with faculty to develop immersive simulations aligned with A&S's mission.
• Design immersive scenarios based on scripts, schedule sessions, manage user access, and maintain hardware (e.g., HTC and Quest headsets).
• Conduct orientations and provide support for faculty engaging in virtual reality (VR) or other immersive simulations.

Grant & Research Technology Support

• Provide technical consultation and support on grant-funded projects, including implementation planning, documentation, procurement, and deployment.
• Act as a liaison between research stakeholders and internal IT resources.

Systems Support & College IT Coordination

• Manage software orders, and assist with hardware procurement.
• Serve as a backup administrator for college-specific systems and infrastructure.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Six (6) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) lecture capture, videoconferencing, technologies and pedagogical methods that promote effective use of learning technology.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Previous experience with immersive softwares, such as Unity, and app development.
• Previous experience with grant writing.
• Proficiency in a 2nd language.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

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