Employment

Wabash College invites applications for the position of Educational Technologist in our Information Technology Services department. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. The Educational Technologist provides support and administration of the College’s learning management system (currently Canvas) and other academic and educational software and tools; assures appropriate use of educational systems through effective consulting and training; supports the use of digital media in the College’s academic program, and manages the College’s educational technology center. The Educational Technologist is an active member of the Information Technology Services Department, which supports all technology on campus.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Provide support, assessment, implementation, and training for academic and educational software and tools, including the College’s learning management system (currently Canvas), and assure widespread adoption and use by faculty and students.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with faculty to enhance teaching and learning through the identification, assessment, adoption, and integration of effective educational innovations into the curriculum. Provide pedagogical and technical consulting to design, develop, and implement instructional content, courses and projects that enrich teaching and learning.
• Build and maintain relationships with the academic community to understand institutional educational goals, and assist and advise students, faculty and staff in choosing, developing, and implementing the most appropriate technologies to achieve specific educational objectives.
• Manage the daily operation of the educational technology center, a high-end computer laboratory and instructional space that features spaces for podcast and video creation, as well as workstations for digital video editing, audio manipulation, image and document scanning, mobile device management, and large format printing.
• Supervise student employees who provide a range of educational technology consulting services, such as digitizing content, producing promotional posters and similar materials for select campus events, and assisting with designing and delivering educational technology solutions.
• Provide excellent instruction both in a classroom and one-on-one settings and produce clear and effective documentation and instructional materials.

Education, prior work experience, and specialized skills and knowledge: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience with a course management system such as Canvas, as well as emerging technologies such as AI and VR highly desired. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, mobile computing, and experience with a broad range of productivity and educational software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud products is required. Position requires excellent customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to learn new programs and technologies quickly; and ability to communicate effectively on technical issues with a wide audience. Higher education experience preferred.

About Wabash College

Founded in 1832, Wabash College’s mission is to “educate men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely.” It accomplishes its mission in a residential community in which faculty are highly engaged with their students, in and out of the classroom.

In the midst of a strategic transformation to advance the success of first-generation students, students of color, and students from low-income families, Wabash College is committed to attracting and effectively supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff. More than 25% of our students are federal Pell Grant recipients, one-third of our students are first-generation college students, and about 20% of our students identify as domestic students of color. Wabash has been home to the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies for more than fifty years, is a member of the USC Race and Equity Center’s Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, is a top-60 Liberal Arts College according to U.S. News, and is a member of Colleges That Change Lives. Many students, staff, and faculty find the close-knit community of the residential college one of the most rewarding aspects of their time here.

Application Process

To apply, go to www.wabash.edu/employment, select the relevant position, and click the “Apply Now” button. At the time of application, be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on June 17, 2024

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe.  Wabash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds.