Coordinator, Educational Technologies at Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, British Columbia
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Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
The Learning Design and Innovations Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a sessional Coordinator, Educational Technologies, reporting to the departmental chair and the Director, Learning Technology and Innovation. This is a faculty position that includes professional role.
The Coordinator, Educational Technologies generally provides faculty support in using educational technologies for the development of curriculum and learning opportunities using best practices to advance institutional goals for teaching and learning excellence.
The successful candidate will communicate best practices and support professional development (through workshops and seminars) for incorporating or adapting emerging educational technologies (eg. Moodle, Open Educational Resources, blogs, etc.). They will also:
- provide technical support for both faculty professional development and course delivery.
- collaborate with TRU service units, assisting in the establishment, integration and alignment of blended and online learning solutions (e.g. documenting inputs on use, curriculum requirements for training programs, adapting elements of Universal Learning Design, and supporting means of addressing accessibility barriers in course delivery).
- research and report on the use of emerging educational technologies to support and advance scholarly teaching and assessment of learning.
- contribute to strategic planning for maintenance, upgrades, and data integrity of synchronous and asynchronous TRU educational technologies.
- Master's or PhD in related field (e.g. Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Distance Education etc.), or a combination of relevant education and experience.
- Two to four years' post-secondary experience, demonstrating effective presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and expertise in curricular development and educational technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise with accessible web practices and educational technologies (e.g. Moodle, Wordpress, others).
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.