University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) ( http://www.ahs.illinois.edu ) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for an Instructional Media Specialist. The Instructional Media Specialist will be responsible for collaborating with AHS instructors and staff to plan, construct and deliver video content to support learning activities in online and blended courses, symposiums, workshops and conferences. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop video content for online instruction Provide consultation and guidance to instructors about the most effective ways to create, organize and deliver video-based learning content Collaborate with instructors on the production and design of video content and digital media for multiple online and blended courses Create compelling video narrative through post-production editing of multimedia content Select, setup and operate video recording equipment, including audio and lighting systems Support and train instructors on video technology (e.g., choosing and operating cameras, training on editing for self-created projects) Ensure media content is ADA compliant and accessible to people with disabilities Ensure compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations Supporting online instructional media needs Maintain knowledge of evolving media forms, techniques and applications for education Collaborate with campus media professionals to maximize features of various projects Assist faculty with embedding video in websites and other web-based applications Train, supervise and delegate tasks to student workers, interns and hourly staff, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of their work POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required:             Bachelor’s degree             3 years of relevant work experience (e.g., educational technology or media production) Extensive, demonstrated experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects) Experience setting up and operating professional lighting, camera and sound equipment Experience leading and managing multiple projects simultaneously Preferred:             Experience working directly with faculty in higher education Experience with field production including the video recording of live events, the use of portable lighting and sound equipment, and multi-camera live editing with software and hardware switchers Experience with learning management systems (Blackboard) and video conferencing systems (Zoom) Advanced post-production skills including green screen keying and animated graphics creation/manipulation Successful candidates will have:             Knowledge of best practices in multimedia accessibility standards Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills SALARY Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment Status and Start Date This is a full-time (100%), 12 month Academic Professional appointment.  The proposed start is as soon as possible after the closing date. TO APPLY To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by June 25, 2020.  Please complete your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume and the names, address, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. For more information about this position, applicants may contact: Jennifer Russell, Assistant Director of Human Resources jenrusl@illinois.edu As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .  

College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS) ( http://www.ahs.illinois.edu ) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for an eLearning Specialist. The eLearning Specialist will be responsible for working directly with AHS instructors on the design and implementation of their online and blended courses, supporting their use of instructional technologies, and helping to create rigorous online learning experiences. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop and support online and blended courses Work collaboratively with AHS instructors to design and develop rigorous and innovative online and blended courses Apply and disseminate various pedagogical theories, instructional design models, and best practices in online and other innovative education modalities Create and update course content within learning management systems Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to review existing online courses and make revisions (e.g., assessments, content, formats) Assist in the implementation and use of educational technologies Advise faculty on the adoption of best practices and guidelines for accessibility and universal design Ensure compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations Train, supervise and delegate tasks to student workers, interns and hourly staff, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of their work Support instructional faculty Train and support instructors in the use of instructional technologies, including Blackboard, Zoom, Kaltura and others Consult with faculty on the effective use of technology in online and blended learning, and research emerging educational technologies Develop online tutorials, technical documentation, training sessions and related web content for instructional technologies Provide troubleshooting support for instructional technologies POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master’s degree 3 years of eLearning/instructional design experience Extensive experience with learning management systems and technology tools such Blackboard, Zoom and Kaltura Experience leading and managing multiple projects simultaneously Preferred: Online teaching experience Experience working directly with faculty in higher education Experience with video production/editing and graphic design Proficiency with HTML and CSS Certificate in online teaching, instructional design, eLearning, Quality Matters or related Successful candidate will have: Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience Keen attention to detail and organizational skills Knowledge of best practices in standards-compliant responsive web design, accessibility, user-experience design and information architecture                SALARY Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment Status and Start Date This is a full-time (100%), 12 month Academic Professional appointment.  The proposed start is as soon as possible after the closing date. TO APPLY To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by June 25, 2020.  Please complete your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume and the names, address, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. For more information about this position, applicants may contact: Jennifer Russell, Assistant Director of Human Resources jenrusl@illinois.edu As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .