Educational Technologist

Job Responsibility: Position Number: 50020318 Department: Centre for Teaching and Learning Grade: GR12 Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown) Salary: $83,650.42 - $99,920.14 per annum Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU Posting deadline: April 14, 2025 Recognized as Canada's top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal's top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment. Be part of a community that addresses society's big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world. As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities. SCOPE Reporting to the Senior Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the incumbent contributes to the enhancement of teaching and learning by supporting current institutional technologies, evaluating pedagogical needs, proposing new technological tools, providing essential guidance on matters related to digital accessibility and assistive technologies to support learning and leading faculty development initiatives to promote technology use in the classroom. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and evaluate technological tools including new technologies and plugins for existing technologies (such as Moodle, Zoom and YuJa) and make recommendations based on functional, pedagogical, legal, and privacy requirements.
• Act as an expert to other institutional units on current and future institutional tools. Identify new tools and plugins that will bring value and have positive impact on teaching and learning for Concordia faculty and students, including assistive technologies, and conduct tests on function and application of technology.
• Provide advice, information, and techno-pedagogical support, including change management and faculty development to faculty as needed
• Create and maintain updated educational resources such as: training sessions, guides, videos, etc. on the pedagogical aspects of institutionally supported technologies and guidelines for training teaching staff and CTL team.
• Clearly communicate technical concepts and their impacts to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with Information Technology Services (IITS) and other working groups and units on the proposal and implementation of educational technology tools for teaching and learning, including assessing gaps, identifying improvement opportunities, and contributing to development projects.
• Stay abreast of current trends in educational technology, for example, generative artificial intelligence, in order ensure the university keeps pace with the emerging educational technology and trends; bring ideas forward.
• Stay current with Concordia's relevant academic, privacy, and procurement policies that inform teaching and learning strategies in order to recommend and implement technologies appropriately.
• Stay connected to the Moodle and other techno-pedagogical communities, locally and globally.
• Work with CTL, faculty and other institutional groups to identify the technological needs of faculty and students related to teaching and learning; where appropriate, collaborate with LITL team members/projects.
• Develop and lead training of CTL, LITL and IITS team members and teaching staff.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in educational technology or related field with 2 to 4 years of experience of which at least 2 years working in a higher education context. PhD an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an educational technology role at a university.
• Background or demonstrated interest in learning science or education an asset.
• Experience in developing training and support resources.
• Minimum 1 year in experience supporting the use of Moodle as an Instructor or Administrator. Certification in Moodle an asset.
• Experience with other LMS and proctoring systems an asset.
• Knowledge of learning barriers and application of assistive technology solutions
• Strong spoken and written English (level 4) and good French spoken (level 4)
• Solutions oriented, creative, resourceful and highly organized
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and user experience concepts / issues to non-technical audiences, in an empathetic and accessible way
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people in a cross-functional team environment and across administrative boundaries, as well as to work well independently
• Dedicated lifelong learner who can demonstrate continuous commitment to professional and technical development
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences, in an empathetic and accessible way.
• Knowledge of UX design to improve user experience with institutional technologies preferred.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required. IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested. Territorial Acknowledgement Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien'kehá: ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià: ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community. Employment Equity Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life. Accessibility Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, Voir email sur ca.edajobs.com Immigration Status All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.