Instructional Technologist

Description

Role Overview

The Instructional Technologist will work with faculty, multimedia and production personnel to develop, revise and implement blended and in-person courses. The Instructional Technologist functions as the technical lead for assigned courses, manages the processes and provides detailed instructional design direction and feedback. Such direction and feedback will include providing expert advice regarding blended course delivery methods, learning activities, assessment mechanisms and the integration of appropriate media and learning technologies.

The Instructional Technologist is responsible for supporting all academic programs at UGHE, ensuring that assigned courses are learner-centered and interactive and that course materials are clear and concise with logical sequences and components that match the course goals. Other responsibilities may include service and administrative duties within UGHE.

Responsibilities

• Applies instructional design skills, learning theory, and creativity throughout the design process to meet the needs of diverse student and program needs
• Supports teams to complete projects that may include the development of blended and in-person courses, websites, learning objects, and other educational resources. These teams may consist of faculty, subject matter experts, course writers, media specialists, students, audio-visual technicians, formatters and editors
• Guides instructors and course development teams in designing learner-centered, customized course materials for a variety of learning models and environments (i.e. outcome- and competency-based models, blended learning, online learning, face-to-face learning, etc.)
• Chooses appropriate instructional strategies and media that support teaching and learning outcomes for classroom, blended, and online course delivery
• Ensures all necessary copyright approvals are in place on all projects
• Participates and contributes to institutional initiatives as required
• Supporting the Faculty in the design and implementation of their courses on the Canvas or other learning management system (LMS),
• Act as technical expert providing support to students, faculty and academic support staff using the Canvas LMS.
• Address help requests, as well as respond to escalated issues and resolve or refer to specialized expert as needed,
• Collaborate with information technology systems to provide delivery of instructional technology and/or media support services.

Qualifications

• Masters degree with specialization in instructional design, education, and/or curriculum development for online and blended learning environments is preferred.
• An undergraduate degree in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology would also be considered
• Proven experience in designing and implementation of online courses
• Teaching experience is preferred, as is experience in online course development and delivery using a Learning Management System
• Strong organizational and self-management skills, including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and attend to detail
• Demonstrated time management skills, communication skills (oral and written), project management skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment as well as independently.
• The instruction designer must thrive on working effectively and efficiently in a team-based, collaborative, fast-paced environment; being innovative and focused on excellence and evidence-based practice is a must. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills are required.
• Knowledge and experience in a  Learning Management System with relevant experience.
• Ability to lead projects requiring educational technical expertise and creativity in analysis and deployment of technology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to apply information technology best practices, including information security to problem resolution and troubleshooting.

Organizational Profile:

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree: Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. UGHE seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Partners In Health, and its subsidiaries including the University of Global Health Equity, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.