Instructional Technology Specialist

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $82K - $125K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ May 15th, 2026

Kaltura

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Instructional Technology Specialist. This role involves providing technical support for digital and synchronous learning classroom technologies, assisting faculty with equipment operation, installing and configuring specialized software and equipment, conducting user training, and collaborating to integrate technology into academic activities. The specialist also researches and tests new technologies, recommends hardware and software purchases, and supports software implementation and vendor relations.

Highlights

Provide technical support for digital and synchronous learning classroom systems.

Assist faculty with operation of classroom technology equipment.

Install, configure, and plan specialized software and equipment solutions.

Research, analyze, and report on data trends related to instructional technology.

Design and conduct end-user training programs for individuals and groups.

Stay current on new technological developments and conduct related research.

Select and recommend hardware and software purchases for the institution.

Collaborate with faculty and staff across disciplines to enhance academic activities with technology.

Salary range from $81,778 to $125,121, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least two years of instructional technology experience; strong leadership, communication, and technical skills are essential.

Experience with video conferencing platforms (Cisco, Zoom, Polycom), control systems (Extron, Crestron), lecture capture and streaming technologies (Kaltura), and Microsoft Office software.