Overview
This
family encompasses positions that are dedicated to the application
and design of emerging technology to educational activities.
Jobs in this family require advanced technical expertise, which
is integrated with instructional and curricular knowledge.
This
family is differentiated from other families, in that these
positions work closely with faculty to integrate electronic
resources into teaching and learning; support distance education
and learning technology initiatives; explore and assess the
technical needs of the instructor; and identify available appropriate
resources for use in curriculum design and planning. Positions
frequently coordinate a team of technical professionals responsible
for creating instructional course materials.
Qualifications
These
advanced level positions require a master's degree in information
science, instructional design, education, or related field
and relevant experience. A doctoral degree is preferred.
Examples
of Duties Performed
- Working
directly with faculty, these positions serve as technological
experts in the design and application of technology to efficiently
achieve educational goals and objectives, such as curricular
design and distance learning.
- Identifies
available and appropriate resources or provides design and
development assistance to faculty members creating curricular
materials. Assists faculty with assessment and redesign of
materials used for teaching and learning. Supports faculty
using distance and distributed learning technology and other
instructional initiatives.
- Routinely
works with faculty to design/develop concepts and apply them
to instructional design. Must work collaboratively in team
environment and provide primary leadership for team in projects.
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**Please
be aware the definition of this job family is a generic descriptor
of a broad range of job duties and responsibilities found within
the family. This family descriptor is not intended to be used
as the sole determining factor. The position analysis ultimately
determines the level and family of each Academic Professional
position. The placement and analysis is based on the position,
not the person.
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