Instructional Technologist (Temporary) - Penn Engineering Online

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Posted Job Title

Instructional Technologist (Temporary) - Penn Engineering Online

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Office of Academic Innovation is seeking an Instructional Technologist with specialized knowledge in online computer science education and experience directly advising faculty to ensure a high-quality learning experience for students. This position will be directly responsible for a portfolio of approximately 5 courses, serve as an advisor to faculty on online teaching best practices, provide technology consultations, and trainings for all program stakeholders. This position will be joining a fast-paced, agile team in a growing and dynamic program. Candidates must be willing and able to participate in the team's occasional evening and weekend work.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• (40%) Manage a portfolio of approximately five courses.  Provide instructional design and technology expertise for stakeholders across the program, including students, staff, faculty, and TAs. Serve as an advisor to faculty on online teaching best practices. Assist in fulfilling technology and logistical requests.

• (30%) Lead and contribute to special projects that enhance instructional quality, learning experiences, and the overall technology ecosystem of the program, including piloting new tools, improving workflows, and scaling innovations across courses.

• (10%) Develop training materials and documentation, perform testing, develop workarounds, and contribute to vendor relationships.

• (10%) Assist in the hiring, onboarding, and supervision of large teams of TAs.

• (5%) Candidates must be willing and able to participate in the team's on-call evening and weekend work.

• (5%) Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education, technology or a related field. Master’s preferred.

• 1 year of experience required. 3 years of experience preferred, preferably in higher education.

• Demonstrated experience managing or facilitating large online courses or working on or with teaching teams

• Expertise in administrating LMSs (Canvas preferred), LTI integrations, and associated instructional technologies

• Strong customer service skills, positive attitude, and attention-to-detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in a highly collaborative team environment 

• Intermediate Excel skills

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range

$7.25 - $36.50 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.