Teaching And Learning Tech Specialist

Job Summary:
Join a team that prizes collaboration and diversity as part of the growing Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) where you can bring your whole self to work and improve the student experience in the College of Engineering. The support and operational arm of CIEE is the Collaboratory for Engineering Education and Teaching Excellence (CEETE) and we are seeking a highly motivated instructional technologist to provide instructional support serving the College of Engineering in educational best practices and technology enhanced active learning environments.

CEETE facilitates and improves the day-to-day experience of students through supporting instructors and graduate students. This position will be instrumental in advancing the practice of active learning across the College and will support instructors who are excited about active learning. This professional will also manage and train a Tier I support team of student employees and support the technology enabled active learning classrooms. They will be expected to operate inclusively in all aspects of their work, partner with College and campus resources to provide high quality service, and work with professional discretion as a Subaccount Administrator for the LMS.

The principal duties include:
- Support the active learning and technology enabled exam space for the College of Engineering, including team support, room scheduling, and instructor orientation
- Develop and manage a group of student employees for Tier I support of LMS, engineering education specific software, and active learning environments
- Act as Subaccount Admin for Canvas LMS with high degree of professional discretion
- Proactively and reactively consult with instructors and stakeholders on pedagogical best practices spanning engineering education, active learning, and inclusive teaching
- Engage as an integral team member with the broader initiatives and priorities of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education
Responsibilities: Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist II (TL004)
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Specialist I (TL003) Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in Engineering, Education or related field
Qualifications:
Required:
- 2 years minimum experience working in higher education, prefer experience working directly with faculty and instructors
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, project scales and scopes, with differing timelines in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting success for all students
- Problem solving experience with education software (Learning Management System LMS) or supporting end users
- Ability to directly, proactively and reactively support faculty/instructors/staff/graduate students

Preferred:
- 2 years minimum experience leading or managing a team
- Demonstrated workshop development/presentation experience for diverse audiences
- Experience with using and consulting about active learning pedagogies and effective use of active learning spaces
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $56,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter and resume which outlines your skills and experience relative to the qualifications outlined in the job posting.
Contact:
Erica Hagen
erica.hagen@wisc.edu
608-265-2637
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec I(TL003) or Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec II(TL004)
Department(s):
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/ACAD AFFRS/GENERAL
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
303946-AS