Instructional Technology Consultant

Instructional Technology Consultant

Salary

$56,244.00 - $66,169.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706467

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Teaching Effectiveness & Fellowship

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Teaching Philosophy

Letters of Recommendation

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

Inspire Teaching. Advance Learning. Shape the Future of Education.

Utah Valley University is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Instructional Technology Consultant to join the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL). This position offers an exciting opportunity to help faculty leverage emerging technologies, instructional design principles, and evidence-based teaching practices to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students.

Working within a highly collaborative faculty professional development environment, the Instructional Technology Consultant serves as a trusted partner to instructors, departments, and university stakeholders by providing training, consultation, resources, and support for UVU's learning management system and the broader educational technology ecosystem.

If you are passionate about helping others succeed, enjoy exploring new technologies, and thrive at the intersection of teaching, learning, and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

About the Office of Teaching and Learning

The Office of Teaching and Learning supports faculty excellence through professional development, consultation services, teaching innovation initiatives, and programs that advance student success. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation in teaching and learning across the university.

Why Join UVU?

At Utah Valley University, youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on teaching and learning across a vibrant and growing institution. Youll work alongside talented and dedicated colleagues, contribute to innovative faculty development initiatives, explore emerging technologies, and help shape the future of student success.

UVU offers a supportive, collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a hybrid-eligible work arrangement that promotes flexibility while maintaining meaningful campus engagement.

Join us in advancing teaching excellence and empowering faculty through innovation, collaboration, and technology.

Summary of Responsibilities

What Youll Do: As an Instructional Technology Consultant, you will play a key role in helping faculty confidently integrate technology into their teaching practice. Responsibilities include:

Faculty Development and Training:

• Design, develop, and facilitate engaging professional development programs focused on instructional technology and effective teaching practices.
• Deliver workshops, webinars, consultations, and training sessions for faculty in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings.
• Create instructional resources, including online modules, videos, guides, presentations, and tutorials.
• Support faculty in effectively utilizing UVU's learning management system and other institutionally supported educational technologies.

Resource Development and Communication:

• Develop proactive and just-in-time resources that support faculty and student success.
• Create and disseminate technology updates, teaching guides, and best-practice recommendations through websites, newsletters, email communications, and other channels.
• Provide leadership and training in the exploration, evaluation, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to support innovative, ethical, and effective teaching and learning practices.

Consultation and Collaboration:

• Partner with academic departments and campus stakeholders to address discipline-specific instructional technology needs.
• Consult on strategies that improve digital literacy and enhance learning experiences.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new instructional technologies.
• Support data-informed decision making through reporting, dashboard development, and analysis of teaching and learning initiatives.

Program and Event Support:

• Assist with the planning and execution of faculty-focused workshops, conferences, and professional development events.
• Manage logistical and administrative processes that ensure successful program delivery.
• Collect and analyze participation and satisfaction data to inform future improvements.

What Were Looking For: Successful candidates will bring a combination of technical expertise, instructional insight, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a Masters degree in Instructional Design, Technology, Education, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of training experience.
• Teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in Instructional Design, Technology, Education, or a related field.
• Experience leveraging existing technologies in creative ways to support teaching and learning.
• Experience with Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI ) integrations into LMS systems.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the pedagogical needs of faculty and the learning requirements of students in the development of teaching best practices and learning experiences.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and their effective, ethical, and pedagogically sound application in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Knowledge of tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of core instructional technologies used in Higher Education (e.g., Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence tools, Exam Proctoring Solutions, Video Authoring Platforms, Online Diagram and Visual Communication Platforms, Communication and Collaboration Tools, Polling programs, Online Survey tools, E-Portfolios, and more) and familiarity with both Macintosh and Windows platforms.

Skills

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, and experience designing and delivering professional development workshops and training programs.
• Proven track record of excellent customer service to a variety of user personalities and skill levels through active listening, critical thinking, adaptability, and clarity of written and verbal communication.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including instructional and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical aptitude (problem-solving, logical thinking, thinking outside the box) and an openness to experimentation with emergent instructional technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exercise good judgment, logic, and troubleshooting skills to anticipate and independently solve problems.
• Commitment to teamwork and problem-solving as a group to find the best solutions.
• Skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, etc

Abilities

• Ability to quickly come up to speed on new technologies/software and an openness to experimentation.
• Gains expertise in relevant emerging technologies.
• Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of technologies and educational media.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
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• Bachelors
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• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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How many years of training, professional development, or instructional facilitation experience do you have?

• Less than 3 years
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• More than 10 years

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Do you have teaching experience in higher education? If yes, please describe your higher education teaching experience, including institution type, subject area, and years of experience.

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Please describe a time when you leveraged existing technologies in a creative or innovative way to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

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How would you rate your experience supporting faculty in the use of instructional technologies and learning management systems (LMS)?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
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Do you have experience integrating Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) applications into a Learning Management System? If yes, please describe your experience with LTI integrations, including the LMS platforms and tools you have supported.

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Which Learning Management Systems have you worked with? (Select all that apply.)

• Canvas
• Blackboard
• Moodle
• D2L Brightspace
• Other

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Please describe your experience designing and delivering training, workshops, or professional development programs for faculty or adult learners.

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What experience do you have evaluating, implementing, or supporting educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning?

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Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu