Teaching Assistant - Learning Technology Solutions

Hiring Department: Learning Technology Solutions

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025337

Posting Close Date: June 7, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

About Us:
The mission of Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) is to empower faculty to design and deliver technology-enhanced education. LTS provides several services including professional development, course development, instructional technology support, and design services. In addition, we offer individual and group consultations on instructional design principles and the integration of technology into teaching.

Benefits of being a TA for LTS:
Besides the benefit of a tuition fee waiver and competitive benefits, there are several benefits of being a learning design TA for LTS:

• Extensive experience in the development and management of communications for educational technology via our faculty/staff and student newsletters.
• Collaboration with faculty across the university: you’ll have a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, improve your communication skills, and positively impact student success.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic project-based work environment where you can hone your skills in copywriting, Learning Management Systems, and customer service.
• Create documentation that will be used and distributed campus-wide, directly contributing to teaching and learning.

For fullest consideration:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and a content portfolio – including samples of newsletter content, educational resources, or multimedia work (e.g., resource guides, course designs, webinars)— by June 7, 2024 for full consideration.

Position Summary:
The Teaching Assistant will assist in the learning design department of LTS and will be instrumental in contributing to the learning design process as well as the LTS newsletters and any communication regarding educational technology.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with designing and creating content for LTS’s staff and student newsletters, including research, writing articles, and coordinating contributing writers.
• Assist with updating documentation related to instructional technologies, including, but not limited to: Blackboard Learn (Original and Ultra), Panopto, Echo360, and other 3rd party tools.
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff, to incorporate new academic technologies into their courses and assist in developing new instructional tutorials.
• Assist in designing, promoting, scheduling, and delivering training seminars that support blended, online, and “flipped” classrooms. Seminar topics include content management systems, accessibility tools, lecture capture, discussion boards, and other online collaboration tools.
• Assist instructors in learning design consultations.
• Use the internal ticketing system (TDX) to track tasks given by management and respond to emails received in the appropriate queue.
• Perform other related duties and assist the management team in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a graduate program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
• Punctuality, reliability, and consistency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in content creation and editing.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

• Experience with graphic design and relevant software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with Blackboard Original and Ultra Course View
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and meet strict deadlines.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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