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Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT)

The Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialist collaborates with faculty, staff, and academic partners to explore, evaluate, implement, and support innovative instructional technologies that enhance teaching, learning, research, and scholarly engagement; provides expertise in digital pedagogy, instructional technologies, and emerging learning environments; consults on the effective integration of technology into academic experiences; develops technology-enabled learning resources; evaluates the effectiveness of instructional tools and practices; promotes innovation through research-informed and learner-centered approaches.

• Consult with faculty, staff, and students on the effective integration of instructional technologies, digital media, and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, research, and student success
• Collaborate with instructors to design, develop, and implement technology-enhanced learning experiences aligned with instructional goals and evidence-based pedagogical practices
• Develop innovative digital learning resources, instructional materials, multimedia content, and technology-enabled solutions that support teaching, research, and scholarly activities
• Design, administer, and support technology-rich learning environments, including virtual studios, maker spaces, immersive learning environments, extended reality (XR), and other emerging instructional spaces
• Administer prototyping and creative technologies, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and related technologies
• Maintain and support instructional technologies, multimedia production systems, classroom technologies, digital media equipment, and software used in teaching and learning activities
• Evaluate instructional technologies, digital tools, and learning initiatives using research, user feedback, assessment data, and learning analytics to improve effectiveness and user experience
• Explore, pilot, and recommend emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled instructional tools, immersive technologies, and digital collaboration platforms to support evolving educational needs
• Partner with Information Technology, Libraries, teaching and learning centers, and academic units to implement digital learning initiatives and technology strategies
• Evaluate technology solutions, participate in vendor demonstrations and product reviews, and assist with the procurement and implementation of instructional technology products and services
• Design, deliver, and assess workshops, training programs, consultations, and instructional resources that build faculty, staff, and student proficiency with instructional technologies
• Promote accessibility, universal design, and inclusive teaching practices by recommending technologies and instructional approaches that support diverse learners and comply with applicable accessibility standards
• Remain current on emerging technologies, instructional design methodologies, digital pedagogy, accessibility standards, and higher education trends through professional development and applied practice
• Develop documentation, standards, best practices, and support resources for instructional technologies and digital learning environments
• May supervise staff, part-time employees, interns, and/or graduate assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $65,508.00
• MidPoint – $80,244.00
• Maximum – $94,980.00

• Customer Service
• Innovative thinking
• Instructional Design
• Knowledge sharing
• Program evaluation
• Project Management
• Research methods
• Technical development
• Technical support