Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
013312

Functional Title
Academic Technology Specialist (ATS)

Position Type
Staff

Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

In accordance with the mission of the University, The College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to enable students to understand and embrace the artistic expression of all cultures, empowering them to enrich the human experience for themselves and others. Acknowledging the enduring traditions of excellence in each discipline, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, strives to:
Teach the imaginative, critical, aesthetic, and technical skills essential to the creative process, scholarly inquiry, and professional engagement in the continually evolving fields of the visual and performing arts.
Promote discovery and foster inclusive learning that enriches the understanding of human diversity and global issues as they relate to the visual and performing arts.
Provide our undergraduate students with comprehensive curricula appropriate to the various degree programs offered by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Equip our graduate students to become specialists and leaders in their fields through advanced study and training.
Present public performances, shows, and events, and provide artistic resources, education and outreach to the local, regional, national and international communities that enriches student learning, promotes faculty scholarship and creative activities, which enrich the lives of all citizens while showcasing the College and University.
Position Summary

In accordance with the mission of the University, the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks to enable students to understand and embrace artistic expression, empowering them to enrich the human experience for themselves and others. The ATS provides teaching and learning support to instructors (faculty, adjuncts, TAs, and GAs) - often, but not exclusively, involving IT support to instructional activity (i.e., provide direct support to instructors in applying technical solutions to achieve teaching and learning goals). Areas of support include, but are not limited to, helping to plan, develop, implement, assess, and enhance teaching and learning strategies and materials to ensure strong pedagogy. The ATS assists instructors representing diverse racial/ethnic groups and/or marginalized individuals and supports them in promoting the academic success of students from diverse racial/ethnic groups and/or marginalized groups.
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum: •Master's degree •At least two years of related work experience working as a techincal professional supporting instructional technologies or other information technology applications/systems. •Experience with a Learning Management System. •Experience with on-line course design and delivery.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: •Master's degree preferred in education, instructional technology, or related field. •Terminal degree in related field •Teaching experience in a higher education setting •Current or previous Quality Matters certifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department
Dean's Office - VP - 12601

Job Open Date
05/06/2024

For Best Consideration Date
05/28/2024

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
12

FLSA
Exempt