The Part-Time Instructional Technologist Liaison supports faculty and students in the effective use of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning at Morton College. This position assists in creating instructional resources, conducting training sessions, and providing one-on-one support for faculty and students using the College’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other instructional tools.

The Liaison collaborates closely with the full-time Instructional Technologist, academic divisions, and the Management Information Systems (MIS/IT) area to ensure consistent and innovative use of technology in instruction. The position requires staying current with emerging technologies, best practices, and trends in distance learning and digital education.

Duties:

Faculty & Student Support

Support faculty in the effective use of instructional technology in teaching and learning.
Provide small-group and one-on-one consultations for faculty and students on educational technology use.
Assist with conducting training workshops to enhance digital literacy and course design skills.

Learning Management System (LMS) Support

Support faculty with course setup, navigation, troubleshooting, and use of advance LMS features.
Asist with developing and maintaining documentation and user guides for Blackboard Ultra and related academic platforms.
Create short instructional videos, tutorials, and knowledge-based resources for faculty and students.

Course Development & Multimedia Support

Assist in the design and development of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
Contribute to the development of training materials, guides, and best practice documentation.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with academic departments, student support areas, and the MIS/IT department to strengthen technology use in instruction.
Participate in pilot initiatives and implementation of new instructional technologies.
Research and recommend emerging technologies that support teaching and learning.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline or technology-related field
Minimum of two years’ experience in an academic environment. · Experience designing and developing web-based courses and instructional materials.
Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule to meet faculty and student needs.
Must demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of trends and best practices in distance learning.
Experience supporting faculty and students in the use of Blackboard Ultra or other Learning Management Systems.
Familiarity with educational technology tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Turnitin, Respondus, Yuja, or similar applications.
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508, WCAG) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

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About Morton College

Morton College, the second oldest community college in Illinois, was founded in 1924 to meet the educational demands in the growing communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other near western suburbs which were a national hub of economic activity. As a comprehensive community college, recognized by the Illinois Community College Board, Morton College's mission is: To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life-long learning.

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