Educational Technologist

Koç Üniversitesi

Koç University will be hiring a full-time Educational Technologist with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in related fields (Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, etc.) from a reputable university
• Preferably three-five years professional experience in educational institutions, preferably in higher education
• Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish and in English with faculty, students, staff, and all levels of administration
• Ability to use and manage learning management systems (Blackboard)
• Proficiency in instructional video recording (familiarity with video filming equipment) and editing, experience with video/audio editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Screenflow, Panopto, Vyond, Audacity, Adobe Audition etc.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator etc.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to learn new educational technologies and assist in their implementation
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and Word )
• Ability to use content management systems (WordPress)
• Ability to make presentations in English
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, PHP, Java Script
• Proficiency in instructional design
• Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate and Camtasia
• No military obligation for male candidates
• Flexibility in work schedule as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Helping faculty members to use learning management system ( Blackboard) effectively and to design fully online/blended courses
• Conducting workshops on educational technologies for students, teaching assistants and faculty members
• Managing and maintaining Blackboard system
• Communicating with different vendors
• Lecture capturing and video editing for online courses and COURSERA courses  
• Helping faculty members to use different tools and devices in their lectures such as online immediate response systems, tablets and digital notepads
• Updating KOLT website
• Recommending, advising and implementing alternative digital learning solutions/approaches
• Working in coordination with other members of KOLT to carry out different academic services
• Operating recording studio equipment
• Guiding faculty members to record instructional videos and creating multimedia content as needed.