Educational Technology Consultant

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and working with other members of the CFE Staff, the Educational Technology Consultant will support faculty use of instructional technologies to promote and enhance student learning. Such support will take the form of workshops/training sessions, consultations, and creation of documentation/resources. This role will work closely with Purdue IT to inform and communicate decisions and updates involving instructional technology tools, including the Learning Management System (LMS). Click here for more information about our Center for Faculty Excellence. This position is located on our Hammond, IN campus with occasional travel to our Westville, IN campus as needed.

Budgeted salary range: $55,000 - $60,000

Applications received by March 31, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The anticipated start date of the position in June 1, 2025. Please include a cover letter detailing your interest, qualifications and experiences as they relate to this advertisement.

• Develop and deliver workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one consultations to faculty on the effective use of instructional technology tools and software, including AI tools and the Learning Management System (LMS), as well as how to meet accessibility standards.
• Collaborate closely with Purdue IT and other campus/system units to inform and guide instructional technology adoptions, implementations, and administration from a pedagogical perspective. This will include, but is not limited to, participating in institution and system change management groups and technology committees, assisting with testing of new releases, and collaborating/leading instructional technology tool Request for Proposals (RFPs) and pilots.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and resources for faculty on supported instructional technology tools, ensuring they are accessible and up to date.
• Provide training and support to faculty on accessibility standards and assist in the creation of accessible learning materials within the LMS to ensure compliance and inclusivity.
• Research new and emerging instructional technology tools and software, evaluate their potential for acquisition, and recommend and introduce these technologies to the institution/system.

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.

PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

• Master's degree in Instructional/Educational Technology, Education, Information Technology or related field.

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in an instructional/educational technology, technology education, or corporate training environment supporting the use of technology by others.
• Experience in higher education and designing/facilitating faculty development programs is preferred.

Required:

• Knowledge of instructional theories and their applications, as well as
• accessibility standards (including WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Demonstrated ability to use a wide variety of educational technologies to
• support teaching, learning, and research (e.g., Brightspace, iClicker,
• Respondus, Kaltura, Camtasia).
• Proficiency using and experience supporting a Learning Management System
• (LMS).
• Demonstrated ability to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for productivity and
• knowledge of integrating AI into higher education courses and curricula.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging instruction to small
• groups (workshops/training sessions) and consult effectively one-on-one.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team, and manage
• competing project outcomes and deadlines.
A customer-service mindset and an enthusiasm for educational technology.

Preferred:

• Experience working with Brightspace (D2L) Learning Management System.
• Higher education teaching experience.

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.