Educational Technology Instructor

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Educational Technology Instructor
Position Number 8541
Posting Number S3454
State Role Title Trainer and Instructor III
Position Type Classified
Position Status Full Time
FLSA Status Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division University Studies
Department 100750 - Online Virginia Network (OVN)
Pay Band 5
Pay Rate Maximum Starting
Specify Range or Amount $54,418
Is this a JMU Only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


General Information
James Madison University’s Libraries is seeking an Educational Technology Instructor to provide training and resources for JMU-supported educational technologies for online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning environments, design and develop inclusive and accessible training materials for a variety of learning environments, and provide support and assistance in using innovative software and tools. The position is a full-time (40 hour per week), twelve-month classified position, which may occasionally require flexibility in schedule, which may include occasional evening instruction, depending on class schedules.
This position has an initial one-year funding commitment. The position’s renewal/continuance is contingent upon continued funding.
The Libraries particularly welcomes applicants who can enhance the inclusive excellence of our campus community, and who can demonstrate a commitment to building equitable and inclusive environments for teaching, learning, research, and service. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming place for everyone, encouraging dialogue and celebrating diverse life experiences and perspectives. We encourage experimentation and creativity in pursuit of meaningful solutions that build on our position as core academic infrastructure for our campus community.
JMU offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes , that is designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop and deliver instructional programs for faculty, staff, and students regarding the use of educational technologies, using a variety of inclusive instructional techniques. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain inclusive and accessible support materials to be used for reference after instruction.
This position will also be expected to consult with faculty members on instructional content creation and identification of tools and solutions to meet teaching and learning needs.
Qualifications
  • Teaching experience and/or expertise, preferably in a higher education environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a Mac and PC environment.
  • Ability to quickly learn a variety of software and equipment including web based and client installed programs used for creating websites, editing images, video and other multimedia, online collaboration tools, and classroom technology and equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to create effective, accessible and inclusive training outlines and materials.
  • Evidence of providing customer service to a diverse constituency in a professional and positive manner.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic and collaborative environment.


Additional Considerations:
  • Demonstrated experience with a variety of tools such as 3D modeling software; 3D printers; vinyl cutters; Arduino; Raspberry Pi; virtual reality; peripherals such as microphones and digital cameras, and other makerspace tools.
  • Experience with educational software such as Canvas, Adobe Creative Cloud Software and Services, Microsoft Office applications, iLife applications.
Condition(s) of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 12/08/2023
Beginning Review Date 01/08/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/16021
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