Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted: 05-Nov-25
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 100321-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
Job Overview
The Instructional Technologist II serves as a key contributor to the successful integration and support of instructional technologies across the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). This role blends hands-on technical expertise with instructional design collaboration, training development, systems administration, and event support. The technologist drives innovation in teaching and learning by implementing, managing, and supporting a broad range of academic and administrative technologies, with a strong focus on immersive technologies (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality) and potential for future development with artificial intelligence (AI). They play a critical role in faculty development, virtual simulation design, and college-wide technology planning. This position is to be expected fully in-person with some remote flexibility during non-teaching periods. Review of applications will start on December 1st until position is filled.
Essential Functions
Training & Faculty/Staff Support
- Plan, develop, and deliver technology training for faculty and staff on supported tools and platforms.
- Conduct immersive technology orientations and onboarding for faculty and staff.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and resources for supported technologies. o Event Technology & Immersive Environments
- Provide technical support for high-profile events and internal college functions related to learning in immersive environments.
- Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to acquire appropriate software and ensure seamless execution. o Immersive Simulation Development & Support
- Collaborate with faculty to develop immersive simulations aligned with A&S?s mission.
- Design immersive scenarios based on scripts, schedule sessions, manage user access, and maintain hardware (e.g., HTC and Quest headsets).
- Conduct orientations and provide support for faculty engaging in virtual reality (VR) or other immersive simulations.
Grant & Research Technology Support
- Provide technical consultation and support on grant-funded projects, including implementation planning, documentation, procurement, and deployment.
- Act as a liaison between research stakeholders and internal IT resources.
Systems Support & College IT Coordination
- Manage software orders, and assist with hardware procurement.
- Serve as a backup administrator for college-specific systems and infrastructure.
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
- Six (6) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements
Required Experience
- Two (2) years of experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) lecture capture, videoconferencing, technologies and pedagogical methods that promote effective use of learning technology.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Previous experience with immersive softwares, such as Unity, and app development.
- Previous experience with grant writing.
- Proficiency in a 2nd language.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14?18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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