Faculty Technology Success Strategist- Hybrid - Royal Oak, MI

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit, and Nationally!

Join Baker College as a Faculty Technology Success Strategist and help shape the future of teaching and learning by empowering faculty to confidently integrate innovative, accessible, and pedagogy-driven technologies into the classroom.

The Faculty Technology Success Strategist supports Baker College's academic innovation efforts by leading the evaluation, vetting, piloting, and implementation of instructional technologies-including AI-enabled and adaptive learning tools-in close partnership with academic, instructional design, and IT stakeholders. This role conducts faculty needs assessments; supports the design and execution of academic technology pilots; delivers professional development, training, and coaching to ensure faculty confidently integrate accessible, secure, pedagogy-aligned, and student-centered tools into teaching and learning; documents pilot outcomes to inform adoption decisions; monitors emerging edtech trends; and advances alignment, compliance, and faculty development initiatives across the institution.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred, along with 2-4 years of experience in educational technology support, faculty training, or instructional design in higher education. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong pedagogical understanding of instructional technologies; effective training, facilitation, and communication skills for diverse audiences; and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, faculty-friendly guidance. Experience applying AI in education with attention to ethical use, strong organizational and collaboration skills, and the ability to quickly learn emerging tools are essential. Proficiency with LMS platforms such as Canvas and multimedia tools including Camtasia, Articulate, or Canva is expected, along with experience designing or facilitating professional development for adult learners and a commitment to ethical, inclusive, and student-centered technology practices.

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in cultivating a culture of belonging and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student-first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

The full position description is available for your review online - Faculty Technology Success Strategist

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

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A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred, along with 2-4 years of experience in educational technology support, faculty training, or instructional design in higher education. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong pedagogical understanding of instructional technologies; effective training, facilitation, and communication skills for diverse audiences; and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, faculty-friendly guidance. Experience applying AI in education with attention to ethical use, strong organizational and collaboration skills, and the ability to quickly learn emerging tools are essential. Proficiency with LMS platforms such as Canvas and multimedia tools including Camtasia, Articulate, or Canva is expected, along with experience designing or facilitating professional development for adult learners and a commitment to ethical, inclusive, and student-centered technology practices.