Education Technology Specialist

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Coordinate and administer classroom processes in Canvas in support of faculty and students using appropriate educational technologies and theories that align with best practices for online adult learners. Basic Responsibilities Provide expertise in the LMS (Canvas) and other educational technologies to support online instruction. Develop processes and systems that leverage technology to support online students Support faculty, program directors with Canvas classroom administration and educational technologies in collaboration with IT. Essential Duties Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Serve as the administrator for Canvas LMS Support start of term processes including course copy. Review canvas course builds to ensure they meet or exceed institutional standards, and provide reports as needed. Monitor the instructional design ticketing system for online courses Install, integrate, and manage LTIs and other educational technologies into Canvas including publisher courseware. Recommend changes to existing courses, including technology or instructional methods, to ensure courses align with ACU academic quality standards. Recommend changes to existing courses, including technology or instructional methods, to better adhere to delivery options for the course. Adapt coursework to assist learners with disabilities so that they are able to experience the same learning opportunities as others. Remain aware of all emerging instructional technologies and make recommendations about when to adopt certain systems to continue to offer the best learning experience possible. Professional Development Requirements: Experience creating and maintaining courses within Canvas Learning Management System Administrator of Canvas Learning Management System (strongly preferred but not required) Google Suite Products such as Google Docs Knowledge of instructional design theories and practices Experience with implementing new technology/software at an institutional level Qualifications: Professional Master’s degree Previous experience in higher education instructional design preferred Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, customer service, and project management skills Physical Demands Activities performed require extended periods of using a computer and sitting at a desk. This position is 100% remote. Travel to Dallas, Texas, may be required once per year. Candidates will be expected to be available and on camera for meetings during business hours in Central Standard time zone. ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master’s degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university’s online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or call 325-674-2359.