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Job ID 12404 Location Case Main Campus Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE Under the direct supervision of Assistant Vice President, Teaching and Learning Technologies University Technology, [U]Tech and the Digital Accessibility Lead, assist faculty and senior-level teaching and learning designers in remediating inaccessible digital content, including documents, online courses, media, and websites, in accordance with the Case Western Reserve University Digital Accessibility Policy. Develop accessible learning content for use in face-to-face, blended, and online environments that most effectively meet the needs of the students and faculty within the given cost parameters. Interpret and apply current best practices of instructional design and digital accessibility for the development of creative solutions. Support and train students and faculty in using technologies, including software and hardware used in face-to-face, blended, and face-to-face learning environments. This is a term position with an anticipated duration. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist university faculty and staff to (1) design and develop accessible blended and distance education courses and distance education course materials, (2) revise and/or remediate course materials, and (3) integrate digital best practices into face-to-face, blended, and fully online teaching environments via zoom. (30%) Utilize existing training and support materials to advise student employees, and Teaching and Learning Technology staff to improve the digital accessibility of instructional methods, materials, and technologies using Canvas Ally and TeamDynamix. (20%) Assist in the creation and maintenance of accessible, reusable interactive learning objects, templates, publications, resources, and other course materials that meet a broad range of instructional needs and serve as state-of-the-art solutions for those faculty needs. (15%) Assist in the design of professional development and specific group workshops for faculty and staff on digital accessibility best practices for face-to-face and online environments. (10%) Assist in the creation of a collection of general digital accessibility training materials (e.g., step-by-step guides, reference manuals, online modules, web-based templates, etc.) to be used by faculty and staff engaged in learning and using educational technologies. (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain an understanding of universal design for learning, as well applicable digital accessibility regulations and how to apply them to online course content. (5%) Stay abreast of emerging digital accessibility trends and technologies related to instructional design for in-person, blended, and distance education. (5%) Provide support of academic technologies such as the learning management system, including answering Help Desk tickets and providing face-to-face and virtual support. (3%) Remain current with accessible media design and creation skills in appropriate technologies. (2%) Perform other duties as assigned. ( CONTACTS Department: Daily contact with members of the Teaching and Learning Technologies team to work on digital accessibility initiatives and support efforts collaboratively. Frequent contact with others in UTech staff responsible for faculty support, communication, and infrastructure. Occasional contact with others in the division, including senior leadership to share relevant information. University: Daily contact with faculty, students, and staff in the context of workshops and individual guidance. External: Interact with hardware/software vendors as necessary to evaluate the accessibility of applications as well as in providing the community with the information needed to use applications to meet and anticipate their needs when possible. Students: Daily contact and support