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Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT)

Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Specialists guide the exploration, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of new or experimental technology initiatives that support teaching, learning, and research; supports faculty in the effective integration of technology to enhance pedagogy, promote student engagement, and improve learning outcomes.

• Provide consultative services to faculty, staff, and students on the effective use of emerging media technologies for teaching and learning

• Develop innovative resources and instructional material in support of faculty and student scholarly pursuits

• Design and maintain virtual learning environments including virtual studios, immersive experiences, and extended reality experiences; assess effectiveness of Media Commons, Maker Commons, and immersive experience lab initiatives

• Oversee prototyping services administration, including 3D printing, 3D modeling, robotics, electronics, virtual reality, and augmented reality

• Maintain and support learner technologies for use in instructional activities including multimedia recording and editing software and digital media equipment

• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional tools and strategies through research-based assessments and feedback

• Explore and test new technologies to enhance teaching and learning

• Partner with IT, library services, and academic departments to advance digital teaching initiatives

• Evaluate proposals and work with vendors for the acquisition of products and services

• Plan and implement workshops in area of technology expertise

• Stay current with new technologies, trends, and pedagogical practices

• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management 

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00

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