Instructional Technologist

Instructional Technologist San Mateo County Community College District Posting Number: 20141667S Department: Academic Support & Learning Technologies CA (DEPT) Location: Caada College Position Number: 3C0205 Percentage of Full Time: 100% FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime) Months per Year: 12 If other, please specify: Salary Range: Note: Min Salary: $95,316 (annual) Max Salary: $122,064 (annual) Position Type: Classified Positions Who We Are: The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students.
As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.
" The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.
" We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District: Caada College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), enrolling approximately 10,000 students each academic year.
Caada College has a diverse student population that reflects the communities that it serves.
For more than 50 years, Caada College has provided enriching educational opportunities for the residents of San Mateo County.
With the support and guidance from award-winning faculty and staff, residents can pursue certificates and degrees for career training or for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Caada College offers hundreds of day, evening, and weekend courses in more than 40 quality instructional programs with a variety of innovative student support services.
Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Caada Colleges Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.
Who We Want: We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations.
Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.
The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
The Position: The College seeks a full-time Instructional Technologist.
The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
The Instructional Technologist provides educational technology support for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses and is a college-wide position, housed in the Academic Support and Learning Technologies Division.
This position reports directly to the Dean of Academic Support and Learning Technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
Assist faculty with course design, course creation, course development, and learning app integration with a primary focus on technology, in the form of virtual or in-person one-on-one or small group meetings Support the learning management system, Canvas Work with designated staff, faculty and administrators to develop, modify, or implement training programs on web-based course development, technology-mediated instruction, and concepts of online course delivery to be delivered via a face-to-face setting (group or individual consultation), video, within the course management system, or online Create partnerships and provide leadership and support for faculty and staff in implementing effective pedagogy and use of technology to support teaching and learning Maintain currency in knowledge and trends related to teaching and learning and application of technology to enhance teaching and learning of diverse populations Develop and maintain the Distance Education program web presence Co-chair the Distance Education and Educational Technology Committee Assist in the incorporation of multimedia instructional course content materials, including images, video, audio, and digital library materials using sound instructional design and pedagogical principles Assist with assessment efforts, grant and research projects, including conducting faculty and student surveys and data analysis Collaborate with departmental/area staff and participate in required meetings Assist faculty with understanding and meeting accessibility compliance requirements for online courses and digital learning content Work with external partners, corporations, community, and business representatives Keep current and make recommendations to the dean on educational best practices, instructional resources, and instructional technologies to support teaching and learning Will assist with professional development initiatives as needed Participate on department, College, and District committees as appropriate Tri-Chair the Caada Technology Committee and serve in other committee roles as assigned and needed Coordinate with counterparts at the District and sister colleges to support district-wide continuity in the support of online and hybrid instructional modalities Must be flexible and be available to support evening and weekend instructors Coordinate and work closely with the Colleges Professional Development Planning Committee to provide relevant professional development and training opportunities as part of the colleges flexible calendar program Create documentation on internal procedures and prepare reports as needed Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: A combination of education and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelors degree in an education-related discipline with an emphasis in instructional design, instructional technology, or significant experience in online program development and work in an asynchronous learning network environment A minimum of two (2) years experience working in instructional technology and distance education or a related field including familiarity with the Canvas learning management system and content development applications Demonstrated experience assisting faculty with distance education courses Prior experience coordinating instructional design projects for an institution of higher education Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff Physical Requirements: Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced skills and extensive knowledge in the use of Canvas Knowledge of effective pedagogical practice and the Online Education Initiative (OEI) Knowledge of accreditation standards and Title 5 regulations related to distance education Experience providing technical training in individual and group sessions Ability to work with and train in both PC and Macintosh Excellent skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Mac applications Skill in using web and media-based technologies for education Excellent skills in the use of digital media programs Experience with Online Educational Resources Knowledge of Fair Use Copyright policies Working knowledge of social media use in education Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills Skill in research methodologies, resources, data analysis and documentation Skill in respectful, sensitive communication with people at all levels within organizations who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds Skill in directing the work of others Ability to work effectively as part of a customer service team Skill in program planning, implementation and evaluation Skill in working accurately under deadline pressure Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students or supporting equity initiatives that address historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of the Universal Design for Learning framework and its application in hybrid and online modalities Experience and skill with addressing inequities in instructional content delivery and course materials Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution designations for institutional, departmental and instructional practices Understanding of compliance regulations regarding online instruction, particularly Title V DE regulations and Federal Department of Education policies and guidance related to DE Bilingual/bi-cultural skills Knowledge and experience with best practices in technology-mediated instruction Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Classified employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.
Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date: 10/02/2023 First Review Date: 10/31/2023 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions Summary: Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit: 1.
A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.
smccd.
edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2.
A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
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A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact: SMCCCD Office of Human Resources 3401 CSM Drive San Mateo, CA 94402 Tel.
: (650) 574-6555 Fax: (650) 574-6574 Email: smccdjobs@smccd.
edu Web Page: https://smccd.
edu/humanresources/ Conditions of Employment: Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following: 1.
Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions) 2.
Submit verifications of prior employment 3.
Satisfactory references 4.
Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet.
If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5.
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States 6.
Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees 7.
Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
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Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime.
However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago.
A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.