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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:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $72,300.00
• MidPoint – $90,312.00
• Maximum – $108,444.00

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