Instructional Media Specialist

Job Summary:

The Instructional Media Specialist works with staff, faculty, and instructors in and out of the WSB Media Studio to design and produce course-related and other media using instructional technologies. In collaboration with WSB instructors and staff, this role aims to support and enhance teaching and foster inclusive and equitable student experiences through best pedagogical and production practices.

The successful candidate will use their familiarity with instructional process, organizational skills, visual design, and learning technology tools, (e.g., Canvas, Kaltura, Camtasia, Powerpoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and others.) to produce high-quality instructional media (audio, video, graphics) with minimal supervision. Specialized hardware and software for recording and broadcast workflows, broadcast cameras, microphone systems, and field production tools are frequently used in this role along with standard office software.

Developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with staff, instructors, and students through strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills is critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities: Designs, develops, and enhances instructional activities, programs, and curricula. Applies learning theory and instructional design models in the consultation, selection, and application of educational methodologies and technologies.

• 5% Designs and develops engaging, effective learning experiences which may be face-to-face, blended, and/or online
• 5% Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
• 5% Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
• 20% Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
• 20% Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
• 20% Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials. Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met
• 5% Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
• 5% Works with campus partners across pre-production, production, and post-production stages of media development for implementation in courses and other campus initiatives
• 5% Applies project management principles to course or media design such as defining project scope, establishing milestones, and tracking progress
• 5% Reviews courses, media, or other learning products for quality using industry standards and accessibility practices
• 5% Creates and maintains documentation on pedagogy, course or media design, templates, instructional technologies, and curates a library of shareable resources
  
  

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:

• 2 years of experience using established visual design/layout and organizational skills to work with minimal supervision with the planning, production and application of digital media (audio, video, graphics) within the instructional process
• Ability to understand, support, and maintain effective working relationships with university staff, instructors, and students
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management in a team environment, as well as vendors and contractors
• Knowledge of standard office software, including Microsoft PowerPoint
  
  

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience using instructional process and learning technology tools (e.g., Canvas, Kaltura)
• 2 years of experience in a professional environment with predominantly OSX, and some Windows-based standard office software, including Microsoft PowerPoint and video/audio/graphics production solutions, including Adobe Creative Suite and Techsmith Camtasia
• 2 years of experience using specialized hardware and software for recording and broadcast workflows and equipment such as video and broadcast cameras, microphone systems and field production tools supporting video production techniques
  
  

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending On Qualifications

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position as described along with a comprehensive resume.

Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.

Contact:

Dan Bonazza

dan.bonazza@wisc.edu

608-263-1189

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec II(TL004)

Department(s):

A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/TEACHING & LEARNING SUPP

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

301812-AS

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