Teaching, Learning, and Research Technologies Lead

Company: Lycoming College
Location: Williamsport
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Lycoming College is hiring a Teaching, Learning, and Research Technologies Lead to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) team. The Teaching, Learning, and Research Technologies Lead will support the instructional and research services, focusing on leveraging technology for instructional purposes and planning for sustainable research technologies support across the institution. This role involves working with faculty, students, IT colleagues, and other academic staff to provide operational support and drive strategy for innovative teaching, learning, and research at Lycoming College. The Teaching, Learning, and Research Technologies Lead will ensure high quality standards in planning, design, and implementation of technology to support teaching and learning in labs, classrooms and technology-enabled spaces across campus. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position working primarily Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 p.m. with some evening and weekend hours potentially necessary. Who We Are: Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52 academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu. The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer. What will I do in this role? Provide support, vision, and strategy within the User Experience – Teaching, Learning and Research Technologies service team of IT Services.Actively contribute as a member of the on premises & Cloud Infrastructure Services team within IT Services.Oversee day-to-day support and maintenance activities for computer labs, technology-enabled classrooms, specialized computer labs, virtual computer labs, affinity learning spaces, and reserved technology devices for classroom deployment.Supervise daily support tasks with professional and student assistant staff to ensure reliability with technology use in teaching and learning spaces.Maintain ongoing relations with academic departments to ensure appropriate support levels and communication concerning evolving needs for teaching and learning.Evaluate, develop, and evolve innovative instructional technologies for viability within instructional/classroom setting and advise campus leadership on equipment and training needs. Make recommendations to departments and/or the campus regarding IT equipment purchases. Manage a budget that supports funding for innovation in teaching and learning.Oversee and manage academic software licensing and renewalsLiaise with faculty and academic departments to develop budget requests and proposals for faculty as part of the technology replacement/enhancement process. Support and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) application environment. This includes the integration of data for courses and user access. System management is maintained by the Systems Specialist.Develop expertise in the use of Learning Management System (LMS) features. Instruct and guide faculty use and comfort with these features.Provide professional guidance to faculty in assessing, designing, producing and maintaining instructional material for the most effective delivery of course learning goals and content.Plan and organize professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students on standard software packages, instructional technology, and innovative technology. Meet with faculty to determine in-class instructional needs for students on the usage of specific technologies.Develop support material (written, web based, video, etc.) to document application and classroom equipment operation.Develop methods, with faculty, to increase student engagement and assess student skill levels.Develop and enhance understanding of learning theory, design practices and emerging technologies to help create effective teaching and learning spaces, both physical and virtual. Includes attending conferences, classes and other opportunities that may become available.Monitor, evaluate, and share trends in teaching, learning, and research technology.Explore new technologies, materials, and techniques to foster innovation.Develop and maintain plans for sustainable faculty research. Understand research projects and gather anticipated needs to support them over their research timelines. Work closely with incoming faculty to understand how their desired research projects can be supported by our current research technology environment. Promote education and use of information security standards as a primary objective of information technology solutions. What are we looking for? Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in supporting information technology.Professionals without a bachelor’s degree who have substantial relevant experience may be considered as well. Well-developed interpersonal skills for working with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated experience working effectively in a collaborative (team) environment. Preferred: Prior experience working within a higher education setting.Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and/or Instructional Design.Experience teaching within a higher education environment. What We Offer! Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes: Health & Wellness Benefits: Health insurance – with a wide variety of health plan options available Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage. Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance Long-term disability insurance Short-term disability insurance Cancer insurance Personal accident insurance Wellness program Employee assistance program Retirement Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College Tuition Benefits: Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc. Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology Paid Leave Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) Paid Parental Leave 14 holidays per year Summer hours Employee Perks: 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks. Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities. Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees. Use of the campus Library. How do I Join the Warrior Team? Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position. Priority review of applications will be given to those who apply by February 9, 2026, and will cease once the position has been filled. Criminal history background check will be conducted post offer. Powered by JazzHR PId58e4268732c-37156-39490488

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