Position Description:
The Department of Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies provides FHSU faculty with opportunities for growth as professional educators and the means to learn innovative teaching strategies for all instructional environments, physical and/or virtual. Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Teaching Innovation and Learning Technologies, the incumbent is a vital member of the TILT team who is instrumental in the production of online and blended courses, curriculum products, and supplemental materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about learning, pedagogy and technology. A key requirement of this position is the ability to consult with faculty to ensure a high-quality learning experience for students, including the design of instructional modules, appropriate learning activities, and assessment tools. This is an on-campus position located in Hays, Kansas.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in Instructional Design/Technology, Learning Science or related discipline
· Comprehensive knowledge of learning theories, curriculum and principles for online instruction / instructional design
· Strong project management skills
· Proven record of positive, collaborative working relationships with diverse colleagues, students, and faculty with different levels of technical knowledge
· Candidates must have demonstrated experience developing online courses, translating learning objectives into meaningful learning experiences, and creating a variety of assessments aligning objectives to outcomes
· Knowledge of how accessibility technologies and ADA/Section 504 (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements apply to online learning applications
· Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
· Extensive experience working with learning design tools and platforms
· Direct experience using one or more learning management systems (Blackboard Learn preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
· Doctoral degree in education (e.g., Instructional Design/Technology, Learning Science or related discipline)
· Two (2) or more years of experience with instructional design, education technology, learning spaces (online and classroom), and learning management systems
· Extensive knowledge of instructional design theories and models, such as ADDIE, system design for instruction, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and UDL
· Online teaching experience in higher education
· Knowledge of course design rubrics, such as QM and OSCQR
· Familiar with authoring tools, such as Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate
· Comprehensive knowledge of HTML and xAPI
Application Deadline: Priority deadline is November 30, 2021. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities:
Under limited supervision, will need to exercise judgment, initiative, discretion and analysis in carrying out duties. Will solve varied and complex challenges across a variety of domains. Must have demonstrated ability to lead projects and meet deadlines in a goal-oriented environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Consult with faculty to identify, select, and integrate appropriate technology to complement pedagogical approaches in diverse learning environments;
· Research new and emerging uses of digital resources and technologies;
· Design and develop workshops to promote faculty competencies in digital learning, in collaboration with key offices and stakeholders.
Ancillary Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide technical support assistance for other learning technologies supported by TILT including the process of piloting new technologies;
· Serve on committees and being involved with the FHSU community;
· Engage in professional development activities, including attending and presenting at conferences, participating in webinars, and reading current research to stay abreast of developments in the field;
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Provost TILT.
Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Andrew Feldstein at
[email protected].
About Fort Hays State University:
Fort Hays State University was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School-a teacher's college. Our hometown, Hays, Kansas, is located on the high plains of north-central Kansas. The original home of the institution was on the grounds of Fort Hays, a Nineteenth-Century frontier military outpost. The state of Kansas initially intended the university's academic programs to focus on agriculture, but it opened in as a "normal" or teacher's college. Our mission is to develop the engaged global citizen-leaders our world needs.
FHSU today is a regional comprehensive public university where determined, innovative, and caring faculty and staff share a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Total enrollment at FHSU exceeds 14,000 students who pursue their educational goals on-campus, online, and at our two international partnership campuses in China.
Employers tell us the combination of challenging academic programs, close faculty/student relationships, and the abundance of experiential learning opportunities our students enjoy while at FHSU set our students apart in competitive job markets worldwide. More than 95% of FHSU students secure jobs or higher education opportunities after they graduate. And FHSU consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the American Midwest.
A pioneer in distance education, we began delivering correspondence courses to teachers in rural Kansas early in the 20th Century. Today, FHSU Online delivers more than 200 flexible, affordable, and high-quality online programs. Over the years, FHSU Online received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others.
The university has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many traveling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university, and other national and world-caliber performances.
The university supports one of the most extensive and successful intercollegiate sports programs of any comparably sized college or university in America, boasting numerous All-American athletes and eight national championships. Nearly 400 athletes compete annually in eight men's and eight women's sports. FHSU is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which comprises 14 schools from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
Community of Hays:
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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