Educational Technology Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Educational Technology Supervisor, the Educational Technology Specialist is responsible for advising and consulting with faculty members, contract instructors and teaching assistants on the use of a large and evolving number of educational technologies in teaching and learning activities at Carleton (including face to face, blended and fully online courses).
The Educational Technology Specialist responds to inquiries from faculty, contract instructors and TAs with prompt and accurate information about pedagogical and technological applications of the Learning Management System (LMS, web conferencing, media development and the many other digital learning tools supported by the university.

Qualifications:The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of instructional design, course design, learning theories, and educational technologies.
• Familiar with the principles of adult and technology-mediated pedagogy.
• Experience and expertise with a variety of multimedia authoring applications, Learning Management Systems and educational technology tools.
• Project facilitation and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent awareness of and actively researches available educational solutions for best pedagogical practice

Education and Experience:The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• A Masters degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Education or related field is preferred.
• Two (2) years of relevant and current work experience in instructional design, educational technology support, or other field related to e-learning, preferably in educational settings. Teaching experience in a Higher Education environment is preferred. Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.

HR Note:
If you are an internal applicant, please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacancy.

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 re currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project. The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one. As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

By applying for this job you are acknowledging that the actual duties associated with this job may differ somewhat from those identified in the job posting and that you will agree to perform the duties of this job as determined through the joint job evaluation process.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.