Director of Instructional Technology and Design, College of Medicine

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Description:Position Summary

In collaboration with the College of Medicine leadership, the Director of Instructional Technology and Design oversees the college-wide implementation of instructional technology to enhance medical student learning and ensure cross-campus alignment and comparability of curriculum. The Director assists faculty in utilizing technology-enhanced pedagogy and designing innovative curricular materials using evidence-based techniques. The individual will facilitate faculty and staff on-boarding and ongoing development in technology-enhanced curriculum management, instruction, and design across Chicago, Peoria and Rockford campuses.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement evidence-based, aligned processes for use of instructional technology including learning management systems, online content creation software, polling software, co-curricular electronic resources, file-sharing systems and related technology solutions utilized by College of Medicine.Conduct on-boarding and continuing education of faculty, staff, and students in the use of above technologyAnalyze, recommend, and implement emerging instructional technologies for use in a teaching and learning environment. Collaborate with Information Technology, Center for Advancement of Teaching and Learning, UIC Libraries and other stakeholders to deploy solutions.Analyze utilization of technology by learners; analyze and report on effectiveness of instructional technology solutions.Assist Director of Educational Operations in the development and management of the technology enhanced learning budgetSupervise media specialist in the office of Educational AffairsServe as a project manager and/or project team member on special projectsServe on and represent Curricular/Educational Affairs on College-wide and University wide committees.