Learning Technologist for Accessibility

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About the Opportunity:

The Learning Technologist for Accessibility is a member of the Digital Learning & Design (DLD) team, part of the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. DLD is a team of learning designers, learning technologists, and educational media producers supporting Brown faculty in exemplary methods of integrating technology into the teaching environment for all Brown courses. 

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the support of accessibility focused software that integrates with our learning platforms; for validating the accessibility of our learning technologies and learning experiences; and providing guidance to instructors in the accessible use of DLD supported learning technologies. This role will participate in research and deployment of all our learning technologies with a focus on ensuring they are accessible.

In this role, candidates can expect to: 

• Serve as the service owner for support of DLD managed accessible learning technology applications.

• Consult with instructors and departments to address accessibility concerns for the digital components of their courses.

• Offer coaching and advice for instructors actively remediating their digital course content.

• Serve as primary support contact for accessibility support inquiries.

• Assist with response to inquiries for accessibility and general support from multiple channels for DLD supported technologies: shared email, ticketing system, consultations, etc.

• Collaborate with colleagues and vendors to plan support for systems and services. 

• Coordinate with other services owners of learning technology applications (e.g., automated lecture capture). 

• Explore and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and efficacy of support delivery. 

• Maintain knowledge of learning technology tools and trends; assist with implementation of new services in support of teaching and learning at Brown.

• Mentor DLD student staff who are assisting with accessibility related projects.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 05/31/2028, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. 

• 2-3 years experience providing academic support as a learning technologist preferably in a College/University setting. 

Job Competencies

• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and practices. 

• Ability to understand and implement the fundamentals of learning technology concepts.

• Project management skills, such as detail orientation and attentiveness to timelines. 

• Strong communication and customer service skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty population.

• Conversant in the literature on inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning.

• Reflective practice (e.g., openness to feedback and input, attentive to professional development needs.

• Strong commitment to collaboration and collegial interactions.

• Highly effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Salary Grade:

9

Additional Information: 

Applicants are asked to respond to three questions, in lieu of a cover letter, and include them with their CV in a single PDF or Word file: 

• Why are you interested in working as a Learning Technologist at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning?

• What professional experiences would you draw on to fulfill the primary responsibilities for this role, as described in the job posting?

• Please describe 2-3 examples where you have demonstrated one (or more) of the skills listed in the qualifications for this role, as described in the job posting.

The successful candidate is expected to work on Brown's Providence campus for a minimum of two days per week with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.