Learning Tools Specialist

Job Description :

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional level Learning Tools Specialist to join Academic Technology, a unit within UFIT.

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

The Learning Tools Specialist supports University of Florida’s student success goals by applying knowledge of emerging learning technologies with pedagogical theories to enhance students’ learning experiences.

This position resides in the UFIT’s Center for instructional Technology and Training works with faculty, instructors, instructional designers and other UFIT teams to consult, explore, design, integrate and implement emerging educational technology solutions such as Artificial Intelligence, AR / VR / XR and other learning tools into UF’s learning environments.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are :

• Consult and design effective learning technology solutions with faculty and instructor
• Implement and integrate learning technologies into UF learning environments
• Provide expert level support and training for the UF community

About UF Information Technology

• UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer : Academic Technology;
• Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics;

Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission.

For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit .

Learn more about UFIT at and @GoGatorsUFIT.

About the University of Florida

The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over , students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 3 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 3 survey.

UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately , residents in North-Central Florida, miles from the Gulf of Mexico, miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).

The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography.

UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy.

Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.

Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at .

Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days / hours per year, assuming full-time status.

These leave days may allow units to close from December to , when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.

In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.

Expected Salary :

$, $,; commensurate based on education and experience

Minimum Requirements :

Associate's degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience.

Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills :

• Master degree in appropriate field
• Knowledge and familiarity with educational technology systems and standards
• Experience in teaching and learning theories
• Experience with emerging technologies such as AI, AR / VR / XR and others
• Experience supporting faculty, instructors and coworkers in an higher education environment
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