Learning Technology Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

EDU Dean Of Education:

Competition No.

Posting Date

May 10, 2023

Closing Date

May 17, 2023

Hourly Rate

$ $35.02

Grade

Hours

17.5
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of 12 months from the date of hire.

**Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world

shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Position

Duties

Supports the development of courses and programs using a blended, online or web enhanced format
Designs and develops digital learning objects to enhance course development and delivery
Coaches and mentors individual faculty members and instructors as they integrate new technologies into their teaching and research
Works closely with other team members to ensure such material, tutoring and support is available in the Technologies in Education Learning Commons when needed
Designs and develops appropriate documentation, tutorials and other learning materials to support workshops, seminars, oneonone coaching as well as independent learning
Consults with individual, or groups of, faculty or staff to provide appropriate technology solutions
Provides consultation to instructors and staff regarding ethical and/or philosophical issues relevant to educational technology (eg. equity, copyright, plagiarism, privacy, safety, etiquette, and responsible use)
Communicates current and emerging issues and uses of technology
Serves as a technology ambassador to gain support and involvement in the unit's programs
Assists Learning Consultant with supporting the Technology Coaches and the front desk
Coordinates with faculty, the Learning Assessment Centre, Accessibility Resources and provides support for online exams
Maintain accurate records and logs interactions
Supports digital exam creation and delivery
Supports the media team with videoconferencing setup and needs
Engages in video editing in conjunction with the media specialist

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience working with learning design or 2 years experience in online resource design and development, teaching OR 2 years experience integrating ICT in education as an instructor

- office experience or experience working in a post-secondary setting considered an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Polite, courteous, punctual, flexible, dependable, and professional
Experience with and proficiency in the following:
Google Apps
MS Office suite
SMART board technology (an asset, but not required)
Audio and video recording and editing (an asset, but not required)
Web 2.0 tools
Web Conferencing tools

- eClass (Moodle)

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.