Academic Technology Consultant

Williams College is seeking a dynamic Academic Technology Consultant to provide assistance to faculty, staff, and students, focused on the effective use of technology in student-centered teaching, learning, and scholarship. This role is part of Academic Technology Services within the Office for Information Technology (OIT).

Academic Technology Services (ATS) is dedicated to amplifying and expanding high-quality, intentional teaching and learning experiences. We believe in meeting our Williams community where they are and leveraging academic technology tools to actualize teaching, learning, and scholarship goals. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

The successful candidate will:

• Share in our passion for discovery and problem solving by tailoring technology suggestions to each person's comfort, skill level, and project needs.
• Embrace our commitment to amplifying teaching, learning and scholarly work of the college through the creative and sustainable application of technology.
• Be excited about engaging with faculty, staff, and students who are broadly diverse with regard to gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, and religion.
• Value partnership and collaboration, and thrive in a small, relationship-driven academic environment.
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Academic Technology Consultant, you will:

• Serve as liaison between OIT and academic departments/programs.
• Assist faculty in selecting, implementing, and using student-centered technologies that complement their pedagogical and research approaches.
• Suggest strategies for using academic technology to deliver and assess curricular and co-curricular content.
• Develop and deliver workshops, course modules, and other supporting resources on academic technologies for faculty, staff, and students.
  
  

Academic Technology Consultants are also expected to cultivate and deepen expertise in specific areas of academic technology, such as, but not limited to, emerging technologies; data management, analytics, and visualization; accessibility and inclusive design; online learning and digital pedagogy; and multimedia production and design. OIT provides support for continuing professional development.

As a member of ATS and OIT, you will:

• Foster deep collaborations with faculty, the Rice Center for Teaching, the Libraries, Academic Engagement, and other academic staff to support academic and research technology.
• Support the Learning Management System, its ecosystem, and provide technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students.
• Develop and maintain documentation for supported technologies and procedures, including accessible options.
• Research, develop proficiency in, and recommend technology-oriented teaching approaches drawn from the best practices of the campus and wider higher-ed community.
• Manage small instructional technology projects.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of ATS- and OIT-internal processes aligned with the core mission of ATS, OIT, and the college.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree, advanced degree, or equivalent experience preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in teaching, instructional technology, or faculty support in education (higher education preferred).
• Experience supporting a Learning Management System in higher education.
• Broad-based knowledge and skill with academic technology software applications, both productivity- and instruction-related, and Internet resources.
• Excellent communication, networking, and service-orientation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both as a member of a team and independently.
  
  

PREFERRED:

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop in the below areas.

• Experience with Instructure Canvas.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Of current interest to Williams College is data management and research support for faculty and students. Candidates with experience in data collection, analysis, and dissemination; research computing; practices that support data literacy and are DEIA aware; and/or academic uses of data visualization tools and techniques are encouraged to apply.
  
  

This is a full-time, year-round appointment, reporting to the Director of Academic Technology Services. The work is expected to be completed on-site; however hybrid arrangements may be available up to 2 remote days per week with approval for employees based in NY, MA, CT, or VT (subject to review and revision as policy evolves).

Pay ranges from $76,000 - $86,000, commensurate with experience.

For full consideration, please submit a résumé and a cover letter. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us about yourself, including the unique experiences or skills you would bring to the position.

Application review will begin March 14, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

More about Williams College: We have been around for more than 200 years, yet we’re constantly evolving and growing. As a liberal arts college, Williams College has always taught fundamental problem-solving skills that students can use well beyond their four years here. We also recognize that facing complex issues within our history and culture is necessary for sustaining an equitable, just, and environmentally responsible community. We strive to create an inclusive culture in which every voice is heard. The college is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to find their place and thrive, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what role you fulfill when you get here.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.