Principal Instructional Technology Consultant

Job Level
Mid-level position
Job Category
Consultant, Specialist / Associate
Sector
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • STEM / STEAM
  • Instructional Technology

The Principal Instructional Technology Consultant – STEM Specialist acts as a senior resource in the design and development of instructional technology services to faculty clients with a special emphasis on STEM-related disciplines and applied instructional approaches for these disciplines in active learning spaces. Located within the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) on the IU Bloomington campus, the position works within the larger context of the strategic goals and initiatives of UITS Learning Technologies (LT), campus-specific initiatives where instructional technology is a requirement, and across all of the CITL. Informs all consulting and support via a range of evidence-based instructional best practices and emerging technologies and instructional design. Actively collaborates on the evaluation and review of proposed new learning technologies. Collaborates with the CITL staff and LT leadership in aligning the role of instructional technology within broader initiatives. Serves as a mentor and coach to less senior consultants, leading through example and collaboration.

 

Job Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field. At least five years of instructional technology or related experience in a STEM discipline that includes consulting with faculty; conducting workshops and training; and creating instructional, training or informational materials, etc. Broad knowledge of and practical experience with implementing technologies in a teaching and learning context. 

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills. Excellent organization and presentation skills. Excellent ability to analyze and resolve conflicts and employee concerns and issues. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff. Ability to collaborate successfully with others and to organize and lead effective teams.

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s degree or higher; experience in developing, implementing and communicating about technology-related programs and initiatives that encompass multiple stakeholders; college teaching experience in a STEM discipline.