Education Program Coordinator in Learning Technologies

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Minneapolis, MN

Educational Services

About the position

The Education Program Coordinator in Learning Technologies at the University of Minnesota is responsible for overseeing the Learning Technologies program area, which focuses on the integration, teaching, and design of technology-based environments for various educational settings. This full-time, non-tenure-track position involves coordinating initial licensure programs, supervising instructors, leading curriculum development, and teaching courses. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovative technology use, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of 15+ course sections for CI 5307 Technology for Teaching and Learning.
• Schedule courses and monitor enrollments for initial teaching licensure students.
• Interview and hire instructors who meet Minnesota's Professional Educator and Licensing Standards Board (PELSB) qualifications.
• Supervise and mentor instructors teaching CI 5307 course sections.
• Collaborate with licensure programs to ensure CI 5307 complements methods courses and field experience curricula.
• Lead and facilitate national and state review and accreditation processes.
• Manage classroom spaces and coordinate classroom technology needs for instructors.
• Coordinate technology-related purchases and manage classroom technologies.
• Lead and update CI 5307 and related curricula development in consultation with the Office of Teacher Education.
• Teach a minimum of 8-9 credits per academic year of CI 5307 courses and other courses as needed.
• Support development and coordination of Learning Technologies curricula, courses, programs, certificates, and degrees.
• Represent LT in collaborations pertaining to preservice teacher licensure programs.
• Serve as the LT representative on OTE's monthly LPL-OTE workgroup and at its annual summit.
• Participate in PAC committee meetings at the department level as part of program area rotation.
• Contribute to LT marketing and promotion efforts.

Requirements

• An earned Masters in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Teacher Education, Educational Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of teaching and/or administrative experience in Pk-12 and/or higher education settings.
• Demonstrated experience of innovative technology use to support teaching and learning.
• Ability to develop and deliver courses that account for diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from various communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Nice-to-haves

• Evidence of a commitment to the development of learning materials or environments.
• Evidence of a commitment to technology integration in educational settings.
• Evidence of leadership in the innovative use of technology to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Experience in teaching within blended and/or completely online environments.
• Experience providing professional learning to PK-12 educators about technology integration.
• Evidence of service to professional organizations.
• An earned doctorate in a related field is required for appointment as a Lecturer.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities served.
• Opportunities for research and participation in diverse cultural communities.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.