Job Description:
About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.
About the Opportunity:
The Learning Technologist of Online Programs is a member of a course development team within the Digital Learning & Design Online team at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning whose work focuses on supporting high quality online learning experiences. This position will explore, evaluate, recommend, and support learning technologies that enhance online learning, and assist learning designers with building course content in the supported learning management systems.
At the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, the successful candidate for this hybrid-eligible position will be joining a team of educational developers with diverse perspectives and experiences who are each committed to educational excellence, equity, and access at Brown. Staff within this vibrant center thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, genuine curiosity, and evidence-based, reflective practices.
Responsibilities:
The core responsibilities of this position are to explore, evaluate, recommend, and support learning technologies that enhance online instruction and foster learner success. The successful candidate will have demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills, knowledge of the administration and integration of current learning technologies, web accessibility standards, and technical ability to build course content in enterprise learning systems. This position is also responsible for the research and development of emerging instructional technologies, and for conducting quality assurance reviews for online courses.
In this role, candidates can expect to:
Identify, evaluate and integrate educational technology innovations into the online courses
Consult directly with instructional staff in support of instructional technology needs, including learning and operationalizing use of native tools and LTIs.
Develop, build and improve course sites and/or templates to ready for course launch in consultation with lead faculty
Apply knowledge of web accessibility requirements, such as ADA Section 508, W3C web standards, video accessibility and closed-captioning to online learning experiences
Research and recommend specific course technology and tools to the learning design team and campus partners in relation to identified pedagogical use cases.
Review courses for quality, usability and accessibility using a provided rubric
Troubleshoot enterprise technology and support faculty for technical software issues that may arise
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, learning sciences, or related field, or equivalent education and experience
1-2 years experience providing academic support as an instructional technologist or equivalent, preferably in a college/university environment
Strong technical or IT background with experience utilizing learning management systems
Demonstrated knowledge and application of WCAG 2.1 AA standards and best practices in usability, universal design strategies, and accessibility
Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Proven capability to safely vet, install, test, and maintain Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integrations and plugins within the primary Canvas LMS environment.
Highly-effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
Project management skills, such as detail orientation and attentiveness to timelines
Ability to apply problem-solving skills, perform analysis and seek solutions for continuous improvement
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.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and the successful candidate is expected to work on Brown's Providence campus for a minimum of one day per week with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-07-10Job Posting Title:
Learning Technologist of Online ProgramsDepartment:
Teaching and Learning/Sheridan CenterGrade:
Grade 9Worker Type:
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
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Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in educational technology, learning sciences, or related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 1-2 years experience providing academic support as an instructional technologist or equivalent (preferably in higher education)
- Strong technical/IT background with experience utilizing learning management systems
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of WCAG 2.1 AA standards, ADA Section 508, and W3C web standards
- Proven capability to safely vet, install, test, and maintain LTI integrations and plugins within Canvas LMS
- Ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment
- Highly effective listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Project management skills, including attention to detail and adherence to timelines
- Problem-solving skills with ability to perform analysis and seek continuous improvement
What We Do
Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and the School of Professional Studies. With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, Brown is a leading research university that maintains a particular commitment to exceptional undergraduate instruction. Brown’s vibrant, diverse community consists of about 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 490 medical school students, more than 5,000 summer, visiting, and online students, and over 700 faculty members. Brown students come from all 50 states and more than 115 countries. Undergraduates pursue bachelor’s degrees in more than 70 concentrations, ranging from Egyptology to cognitive neuroscience. Anything’s possible at Brown—the university’s commitment to undergraduate freedom means students must take responsibility as architects of their courses of study. Brown University has 51 doctoral programs and 28 master’s programs. The broad scope of options vary from interdisciplinary opportunities in molecular pharmacology and physiology to a master’s program in acting and directing through the Brown/Trinity Repertory Consortium. Around the world, nearly 90,000 Brown alumni are - in the words of Brown’s charter - leading lives of “usefulness and reputation” in every imaginable field of endeavor. Through events around the globe, reunions on campus, career resources, a host of online connections, and other services, the Brown Alumni Association fosters and supports a vibrant alumni community, wherever its members may be
