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Elon University
Instructional Technologist – Digital Learning and Digital Accessibility
Higher Ed
Accessibility
Canvas
Edtech.com's Summary
Elon University is hiring an Instructional Technologist – Digital Learning and Digital Accessibility for the Hayworth Center for Digital Learning in Charlotte, North Carolina. The in-person, one-year limited term role is based at Queens University of Charlotte and also serves Elon’s South End Charlotte programs. It provides faculty- and staff-facing expertise in digital learning technologies, digital accessibility, and learning design.
Highlights
- Provide consultations, resources, and training for faculty and staff on Microsoft 365 and its core applications.
- Advance digital accessibility to WCAG 2.2 standards through consultations, professional development, and asynchronous resources.
- Support faculty and campus partners in designing inclusive, accessible, and evidence-based learning experiences, including course design consultations.
- Provide consultative support for Canvas and other digital learning tools.
- Develop guides and deliver training and professional development sessions.
- Travel regularly between the Queens University of Charlotte campus and Elon’s South End campus, with occasional travel to the Elon, NC campus.
- Master’s degree in instructional technology, educational technology, instructional design, education, or a related field, plus one year of relevant professional experience, with familiarity with Canvas and WCAG.
- Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday; reports to the Assistant Director of the Hayworth Center for Digital Learning.
Instructional Technologist – Digital Learning and Digital Accessibility Full Description
Instructional Technologist – Digital Learning and Digital Accessibility
Queens Campus - Charlotte, North Carolina
Staff Full-Time | M-F | 40 hours per week
VP Area: Finance and Administration | Department: Information Technology
This is a one-year limited term position.
Priority consideration for applications submitted by Monday, November 16. To apply submit a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Instructional Technologist – Digital Learning and Digital Accessibility supports the Hayworth Center for Digital Learning (HCDL) as part of Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT), providing faculty- and staff-facing expertise in digital learning technologies, digital accessibility, and learning design.
The position provides consultative support for Microsoft 365, Canvas (LMS), and other digital learning tools, helping faculty and staff use technology effectively to support teaching, learning, collaboration, and university operations. The position also advances digital accessibility through resources, consultations, and support for accessible digital practices, and contributes to evidence-based digital learning design support by developing resources and providing learning design consultations.
This position is in-person based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will primarily serve the Queens University of Charlotte campus in Myers Park and Elon University’s programs offered at the South End Charlotte campus, while collaborating with TLT and IT colleagues located in Elon and Charlotte on initiatives as appropriate. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Hayworth Center for Digital Learning on the Queens University of Charlotte campus.
This is a one-year limited term position. Regular travel between the campuses of Queens University of Charlotte and Elon University’s South End (Charlotte) is expected. Occasional travel for professional meetings and events at Elon University’s campus in Elon, NC is expected.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in instructional technology, educational technology, instructional design, education, or a related field and one year of relevant professional experience. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 and its core applications, including the ability to support, develop resources for, and guide faculty and staff in their effective use. Familiarity with Canvas LMS. Requires outstanding communication and consultative skills and must be able to apply these skills with faculty and staff. Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience with SharePoint. Experience developing and supporting online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced experiences in higher education. Experience designing and developing digital accessibility resources.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be detail-oriented, have excellent time management and organizational skills, and be able to effectively lead and execute projects and initiatives. Must be able to work both independently and be a team player. A patient nature and the ability to build effective, positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners across diverse roles, perspectives, and working styles are essential. Must be comfortable leading training sessions and speaking in front of groups. Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, manage multiple projects, and learn independently. A basic understanding of copyright and fair use, and its application in education is preferred.
Experience and facility with Microsoft Office, Learning Management System (Canvas), and other web-based technologies are required. Familiarity with tools, applications, and equipment used for instruction and work productivity and e-learning are preferred. Must have knowledge and passion for learning the latest instructional technology trends and tools and their application to teaching, learning, and the operations of the university.
Job Duties
Microsoft support and development
- Provide faculty- and staff-facing support, consultations, and resource development related to Microsoft 365 and its core applications.
- Help users identify effective ways to use Microsoft tools for teaching, learning, collaboration, communication, and university work.
- Develop guides and other resources.
- Develop and deliver training and professional development.
Digital accessibility
- Advance digital accessibility (WCAG 2.2) through faculty and staff consultations, professional development, and the creation of asynchronous resources and practical guidance.
- Collaborate with campus partners and TLT colleagues to promote accessibility standards and inclusive digital practices.
Learning design
- Support faculty and campus partners in designing and enhancing inclusive, accessible, and evidence-based learning experiences.
- Provide targeted consultations and develop resources and other supports related to digital pedagogy, course design, and the effective integration of learning technologies.
Flex capacity/emerging priorities
- Contribute to emerging digital learning priorities, strategic projects, and cross-functional initiatives as institutional needs evolve.
- Provide flexible capacity for initiatives that draw on the position’s expertise in digital technologies, accessibility, learning design, and faculty/staff support.
Inclusive community building is foundational to Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon/Queens should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring, and collaboration in a close-knit community.
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