Education Technology Specialist (26:149A)
- Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
Salary: $55702.59 - $57425.35 per year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary: $55702.59 - $57425.35 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2 years' experience in instructional design, educational technology support, e-learning or related field, preferably in an education setting.
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Term of App't: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
Start date: Immediately
Reporting to: Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Human Services & QA
Salary
Classification 14, $55,702.59 - $57,425.35, as per BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. We offer 119 hours of paid vacation time, pro-rated and front-loaded, based on FTE, as well as time off paid between the Christmas and New Year's Day period. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental program. Employees hired in this division are required to enroll in the Municipal Pension Plan, with contributions matched by the employer.
Description
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Human Services and Quality Assurance, the Educational Technology Specialist supports effective teaching and learning by helping faculty members, sessional instructors, and staff select, use, and improve educational technologies at Northern Lights College. The specialist provides pedagogical and technical guidance, contributes to cross-functional teams, and participates in communities of practice that advance consistent, accessible, technology-enabled learning.
The Specialist Responds Promptly And Accurately To Faculty, Instructor, And Staff Inquiries And Provides Guidance On The Pedagogical And Technical Use Of The Following College-supported Tools
The successful candidate must be able to work independently, build and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships, and contribute actively as a supportive team member.
In Addition, You Will Also Bring The Following Qualifications
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, Northern Lights College encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and others who may contribute to the College's diversity.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Northern Lights College is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples throughout the institution. Applicants may self-identify as Indigenous-First Nations, Métis, or Inuit-in their cover letter and/or résumé.
Salary: $55702.59 - $57425.35 per year
Start date: Immediately
Reporting to: Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Human Services & QA
Salary
Classification 14, $55,702.59 - $57,425.35, as per BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. We offer 119 hours of paid vacation time, pro-rated and front-loaded, based on FTE, as well as time off paid between the Christmas and New Year's Day period. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental program. Employees hired in this division are required to enroll in the Municipal Pension Plan, with contributions matched by the employer.
Description
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Human Services and Quality Assurance, the Educational Technology Specialist supports effective teaching and learning by helping faculty members, sessional instructors, and staff select, use, and improve educational technologies at Northern Lights College. The specialist provides pedagogical and technical guidance, contributes to cross-functional teams, and participates in communities of practice that advance consistent, accessible, technology-enabled learning.
The Specialist Responds Promptly And Accurately To Faculty, Instructor, And Staff Inquiries And Provides Guidance On The Pedagogical And Technical Use Of The Following College-supported Tools
- Northern Lights College's learning management system, D2L Brightspace
- Web-conferencing platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom
- Media development and authoring tools
- Other digital learning tools supported by Northern Lights College
The successful candidate must be able to work independently, build and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships, and contribute actively as a supportive team member.
In Addition, You Will Also Bring The Following Qualifications
- A diploma in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education, or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 2 years' experience in instructional design, educational technology support, e-learning or related field, preferably in an education setting.
- Knowledge of learning theories and educational technologies.
- Knowledge of instructional and course design.
- Experience and expertise with a variety of multimedia authoring applications, Learning Management Systems, and education technology tools.
- The ability to demonstrate a significant understanding of the principles of adult and technology mediated pedagogy.
- A bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education, or related field;
- Post-secondary teaching experience
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, Northern Lights College encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and others who may contribute to the College's diversity.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Northern Lights College is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples throughout the institution. Applicants may self-identify as Indigenous-First Nations, Métis, or Inuit-in their cover letter and/or résumé.
Salary: $55702.59 - $57425.35 per year
More about this job
Responsibilities
Advise faculty, instructors, and staff on the pedagogical and technical use of college-supported learning technologies, including Brightspace, Teams, Zoom, and media authoring tools. Contribute to cross-functional teams and communities of practice to support consistent, accessible, technology-enabled teaching and learning.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, adult education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus two years of relevant experience. Candidates should have knowledge of learning theories and course design, experience with multimedia authoring tools and learning management systems, and a strong understanding of adult and technology-mediated pedagogy; a related bachelor's degree and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred.
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Educational Technology Support
- Learning Management Systems
- D2L Brightspace
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Multimedia Authoring
- Course Design
- Adult Education
- Adult Pedagogy
- Technology-Mediated Pedagogy
- Learning Theories
- E-Learning
- Faculty Support
- Team Collaboration
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Time Off During the Christmas and New Year's Period
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Municipal Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Technology
Keywords
- Instructional Design
- Educational Technology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Adult Education
- E-Learning
- D2L Brightspace
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Learning Management System
- Multimedia Authoring
- Media Development
- Course Design
- Learning Theories
- Adult Pedagogy
- Technology-Mediated Learning
- Accessible Learning
- Digital Learning Tools
- Faculty Support
- Communities of Practice
- Higher Education