Instructional Technologist

Department
 

Booth IT: Client Services

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The Instructional Technologist helps integrate technologies, such as computers, hardware, and software, into educational settings. A key role of the Instructional Technologist is growing the use of technology in classrooms. As we move from a traditional classroom to an “enhanced traditional” or hybrid classroom, the Instructional Technologist evaluates the use of technology in the classroom and provides suggestions on improvement, as well as educational software recommendations. The Instructional Technologist also trains instructors and administrators in using the implemented technologies. Additionally, the Instructional Technologist will collaborate and build relationships with Booth Faculty Services and the University Academic Technology Solutions team.

Responsibilities

• In support of an Instructor’s pedagogical goals for teaching, investigates innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning, and supports the use of specialized applications, equipment, and services, including face-to-face interaction as well as group, seminar, and online interaction.
• Partnering with Faculty and Instructional Designers, promotes new learning technologies and delivery strategies to support pedagogical initiatives.
• Works with faculty and instructional designers to experiment with emerging instructional technologies and teaching methodologies.
• Collaborates with faculty and instructional designers on the adoption of appropriate learning technologies to advance educational goals.
• Develops resources and services, including tailored training programs, documentation, online reference materials, learning modules, and seminars ranging from basic online course management skills to the advanced application of technology in teaching.
• Maintains professional expertise in online teaching and learning, and technology-based course delivery including: learning management systems (LMS), multimedia and instructional course software, adaptive learning tools, multimedia presentation, web- conferencing, and classroom technologies.
• Maintain a network of relationships with colleagues across campus, other institutions, and professional affiliations on an ongoing basis.
• Identifies technology training needs of faculty and students.
• With some direction from others, performs a variety of IT activities supporting an e-learning environment, such as designing curriculum content.
• Monitors and analyzes trends, identifies opportunities, and explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning problems. Works with other units across campus to aggregate services in an academic context.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology or related field.
• Master’s degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of professional work experience in an instructional technology/design/development position, or relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience creating documentation and delivering workshops to faculty in the use of educational technologies. 
• Backgroud working with faculty in a higher education environment.  Involved with hybrid and online instructional design in higher education.
• Previous management experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient with Learning Management System (LMS) and other instructional technologies to further the teaching and learning processes. 
• Skilled in Canvas, Coursera and NovoEd.
• Expertise with one or more digital authoring tools (Camtasia, Captivate, Knowbly, Articulate).
• Accomplished in web conferencing software (WebEx, Zoom).

Preferred Competencies

• Comfortable interacting with and using consultative skills with a diverse group of faculty.
• High level of proficiency in adult/online learning theory, principles and technology and the ability to teach this information to others.
• Comfortable and skilled communicating with a non-technical audience.
• Work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, and adapt to dynamic and ever-changing environments.

Working Conditions

• Flexible work schedule with availability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Some limited international travel to Booth’s global locations.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Information Technology

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

Booth IT: Client Services

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The Instructional Technologist helps integrate technologies, such as computers, hardware, and software, into educational settings. A key role of the Instructional Technologist is growing the use of technology in classrooms. As we move from a traditional classroom to an “enhanced traditional” or hybrid classroom, the Instructional Technologist evaluates the use of technology in the classroom and provides suggestions on improvement, as well as educational software recommendations. The Instructional Technologist also trains instructors and administrators in using the implemented technologies. Additionally, the Instructional Technologist will collaborate and build relationships with Booth Faculty Services and the University Academic Technology Solutions team.

Responsibilities

• In support of an Instructor’s pedagogical goals for teaching, investigates innovative uses of technology in teaching and learning, and supports the use of specialized applications, equipment, and services, including face-to-face interaction as well as group, seminar, and online interaction.
• Partnering with Faculty and Instructional Designers, promotes new learning technologies and delivery strategies to support pedagogical initiatives.
• Works with faculty and instructional designers to experiment with emerging instructional technologies and teaching methodologies.
• Collaborates with faculty and instructional designers on the adoption of appropriate learning technologies to advance educational goals.
• Develops resources and services, including tailored training programs, documentation, online reference materials, learning modules, and seminars ranging from basic online course management skills to the advanced application of technology in teaching.
• Maintains professional expertise in online teaching and learning, and technology-based course delivery including: learning management systems (LMS), multimedia and instructional course software, adaptive learning tools, multimedia presentation, web- conferencing, and classroom technologies.
• Maintain a network of relationships with colleagues across campus, other institutions, and professional affiliations on an ongoing basis.
• Identifies technology training needs of faculty and students.
• With some direction from others, performs a variety of IT activities supporting an e-learning environment, such as designing curriculum content.
• Monitors and analyzes trends, identifies opportunities, and explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning problems. Works with other units across campus to aggregate services in an academic context.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology or related field.
• Master’s degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of professional work experience in an instructional technology/design/development position, or relevant experience.
• At least two years of experience creating documentation and delivering workshops to faculty in the use of educational technologies. 
• Backgroud working with faculty in a higher education environment.  Involved with hybrid and online instructional design in higher education.
• Previous management experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient with Learning Management System (LMS) and other instructional technologies to further the teaching and learning processes. 
• Skilled in Canvas, Coursera and NovoEd.
• Expertise with one or more digital authoring tools (Camtasia, Captivate, Knowbly, Articulate).
• Accomplished in web conferencing software (WebEx, Zoom).

Preferred Competencies

• Comfortable interacting with and using consultative skills with a diverse group of faculty.
• High level of proficiency in adult/online learning theory, principles and technology and the ability to teach this information to others.
• Comfortable and skilled communicating with a non-technical audience.
• Work independently and as a member of a team, take initiative, and adapt to dynamic and ever-changing environments.

Working Conditions

• Flexible work schedule with availability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Some limited international travel to Booth’s global locations.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Information Technology

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Applicant Inquiry Form. <span>Applicant Inquiry Form</span> The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity /Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.