Instructional Technologist

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number S Position Title Instructional Technologist Location Skyline College Department Academic Support & LT SKY (DEPT) Position Number 2C Percentage of Full Time % FLSA Non-Exempt (accrues overtime) Months per Year 12 If other, please specify Min Salary $98, (annual) Max Salary $, (annual) Position Type Classified Positions Posting Text Who We Are The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16, students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on website.

Who We Want We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The Position This position is responsible for coordinating and providing support as the college faculty use technology throughout their work, especially as they enhance their teaching and improve student success. The Instructional Technologist assists in the operations of the college’s Distance Education (DE) program, which includes support for face-to-face (FTF), hybrid, and online learning; provides related technical training, and supports the college’s DE web presence; coordinates and conducts technical workshops on the use of the course management system and other instructional technologies; assists faculty in the design and development of instructional content used in FTF, hybrid, and online courses; provides training and support to students, staff, and faculty to assist them in the development and improvement of their technology skills and works collaboratively with the staff and administration responsible for technology-enhanced instruction and learning as well as college professional development activities. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to adequately represent the college and program, to serve as a technical resource person for the program, and to design original program components and services. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in public relations and in employee time; however, management controls limit the risk of more serious consequences. The Instructional Technologist may lead the work of student assistants and other staff as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Assist faculty with course design, course development, learning objectives, classroom management, active learning, assessment methods and strategies with a primary focus on online and web-assisted courses
• Support the learning management system, Canvas
• Work with designated staff, faculty and administrators to develop, modify, or implement training programs on web-based course development, technology-mediated instruction, and concepts of online course delivery to be delivered via a face-to-face setting (group or individual consultation), video, within the course management system, or online
• Create partnerships and provide leadership and support for faculty and staff in implementing effective pedagogy and use of technology to support teaching and learning
• Maintain currency in knowledge and trends related to teaching and learning and application of technology to enhance teaching and learning of diverse populations
• Develop and maintain the Distance Education program web presence
• Co-chair the Distance Education and Educational Technology Committee
• Coordinate with counterparts at the District and sister colleges
• Must be flexible and be available to support evening and weekend instructors
• Coordinate and work closely with the College’s Professional Development Coordinator
• Assist in the incorporation of multimedia instructional course content materials including images, video, audio and digital library materials using sound instructional design and pedagogical principles
• Create documentation on internal procedures and prepare reports
• Assist with assessment efforts, grant and research projects, including conducting faculty and student surveys and data analysis
• Assist in the organization and coordination of conferences, symposiums, and other faculty-oriented technology programs
• Collaborate with departmental / area staff and participate in required meetings
• Assist faculty with understanding and meeting accessibility compliance requirements for online courses and digital learning content
• Work with external partners, corporations, community, and business representatives
• Keep current and make recommendations to the dean on educational best practices, instructional resources, and instructional technologies to support teaching and learning
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements This classification requires the ability to communicate to exchange information in person and on the telephone, ability to operate standard office equipment, including keyboard and mouse, sitting and standing for extended periods of time, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications Benefits Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred (b) and retirement plans are also available.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 01 / 13 / First Review Date 02 / 12 / Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit :

1. A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills, and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact :

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources

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San Mateo, CA

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Conditions of Employment Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following :

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process

In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

Salary : $98