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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for academic technologist in the United States is $44.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $54.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an academic technologist?

Academic technologists are professionals who help integrate technology into educational settings to enhance teaching, learning, and research. They collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to select, implement, and support digital tools and learning platforms. Their responsibilities often include training educators on new technologies, troubleshooting technical issues, and staying updated on emerging educational technologies. Academic technologists play a vital role in creating effective and accessible digital learning environments.

How does an academic technologist typically collaborate with faculty and staff to implement new educational technologies?

Academic Technologists work closely with faculty and staff to identify instructional needs and recommend appropriate technological solutions. They often provide hands-on training, develop resource guides, and offer ongoing support to ensure a smooth integration of new tools into the curriculum. Collaboration may involve running workshops, consulting on course design, and troubleshooting technical issues, making strong communication and problem-solving skills essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an academic technologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Academic Technologist, you need a strong understanding of instructional design, educational technology, and digital pedagogy, typically supported by a relevant degree such as in education or instructional technology. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), content authoring tools, and certifications like Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) are commonly required. Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills set top performers apart in supporting faculty and students. These abilities ensure effective integration of technology into teaching and learning, driving innovation and academic success.

What is the difference between Academic Technologist vs Instructional Designer?

AspectAcademic TechnologistInstructional Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Education, Instructional Technology, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Education, Instructional Design, or related field
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, universities, collegesEducational organizations, corporate training, e-learning companies
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in academia, supporting teaching and learning techIn both academia and corporate sectors, designing learning experiences
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Academic Technologists focus on integrating technology into educational settings, supporting faculty and students with tech tools. Instructional Designers primarily develop and design learning experiences and curricula, often working on course content and e-learning modules. While both roles require similar credentials and work in educational environments, Academic Technologists are more tech-support oriented, whereas Instructional Designers focus on instructional design and content creation.

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Infographic showing various Academic Technologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,561 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Academic Technologist

University of Massachusetts Global

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

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Please Note: Internal Employees, please access theJobs Hubin Workday to apply for the position.
ABOUT US
University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013-2025), the university has a long track record of online innovation. Students across 49 states and internationally can upskill, reskill, and move forward without putting life on hold through technology-enabled, real-world learning. With 55+fully online, career-focused programs designed around the realities of work, family, and constant change, we remain ever-focused on developing future-ready learners who can thrive in a rapidly shifting world.
This position is open to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved states from which the role may be performed remotely: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
In order to collaborate with nationally distributed colleagues. Employees must be available for collaboration during core hours from 9am to 2pm (PST).
ABOUT THE ROLE
Responsible for assisting the various teams in providing technical, administrative, and logistical support for online graduate and undergraduate courses. Provides support to the Learning Management System (LMS) users in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of all problems related specifically to the LMS and its integrated applications. Responsible for conducting accessibility and functionality audits, ensuring accessibility compliance of all newly developed courses.
Receive general supervision from the Associate Director, Digital Learning.
  • General Supervision - indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of duties; some of which may be complex duties within established policy guidelines; and receives occasional supervision.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Faculty and Student Support
  • Monitor the course triage and instructor support queue to ensure timely resolution of faculty and student requests
  • Provide technical and functional support for the LMS, assisting users with navigation, troubleshooting, and best practices. Test and evaluate LMS updates, and new functionalities and review results
  • Deliver advanced technical assistance by phone, email, and other channels for educational technologies (e.g. Kaltura, Zoom) and course-integrated tools
  • Support users in the use of licensed academic content and integrations (e.g. Films on Demand, Harvard Business Review, McGraw-Hill Connect, Pearson MyLab, Labsim, and Ucertify)
  • Coordinate with university departments and technical support teams to streamline issue resolution and enhance the faculty and student online learning experience
  • Perform course triage as needed by updating live courses, correcting content issues, and maintaining consistency across course components
  • Conduct copy out preparation checks each term to verify course readiness, addressing broken links, missing materials, tool integrations, textbook availability, syllabus alignment, gradebook configuration, due dates, rubrics, instructor resources, and accessibility compliance (ADA)

Course Building/Instructional Design Support
  • Collaborate with instructional designers and/or faculty to upload documents, apply basic HTML coding, upload /build quizzes, build LTI integrations and incorporate audio and visual media
  • Conduct post-development User Experience (UX) design audit and remediation

Accessibility Specialist
  • Conduct accessibility audits of online courses to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 standards. Utilize assistive technology and tools to identify non-compliance areas, providing remediation support as needed
  • Aid Instructional Designers, Faculty and Students registered with the Office of Accessible Education in formatting course materials for WCAG compliance. This may include but is not limited to formatting course documents and html coding pto ensure compatibility with screen readers and generating ADA compliant alt text, closed captions, and transcription for multimedia content

Trainings
  • Provide training for faculty and students on the use of educational technologies including but not limited to LMS, Zoom, Kaltura, Google Drive, etc. This includes the following tasks:
    • Developing training materials and job aids
    • Writing scripts for asynchronous training development.
    • Leading synchronous trainings via Zoom.
    • Hosting "office hours" style support sessions.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or combination of experience and education
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in LMS, educational technology or instructional support
  • ADA compliance and training experience preferred

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Moderate to Advanced technical skills with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Brightspace, Strut, Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, etc and other educational technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for online course delivery and proficiency in ensuring WCAG compliance using tools like G Suite (Google Products), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Advanced skills with G Suite (Google Products), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft .
  • Proficiency in creating vtt files for closed captions and utilizing accessibility tools and techniques to create accessible digital content.
  • Experience in using and troubleshooting academic technologies, including LMS, video conferencing tools like Zoom, online collaboration platforms, and multimedia authoring software.
  • Familiarity with software applications commonly used in education, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and providing support to users via email, phone and video conferencing technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot software and hardware issues and provide technical support to faculty and students.
  • Versatility in both PC and Mac operating environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to faculty and students.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating discretion and judgment within delegated authority.
  • Proven customer service skills, including handling problems, questions, conflicts, and suggestions with diplomacy and patience.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software:
  • Machines/Tools/Equipment: Desktop or laptop computer, mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), peripherals (headset, webcam), assistive technology devices (screen readers, braille displays).
  • Electronic Devices: Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones.
  • Software: Learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Strut, Canvas, Blackboard etc.), video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), assistive technology software (e.g., JAWS, NVDA), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace.

Contact with Students: Frequent
Contact with Faculty and/or Staff: Frequent
Contact with Community and Vendors: Occasional
The hiring range for this position is $24.00 - $30.30 per hour. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographical location, knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position may be required to work flexible hours particularly given the need to support students' or stakeholders' and work flexible hours to provide support/course triage support. Incumbents must be available Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. PT; and Sat-Sun 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. PT. Applicants for this position are subject to a background check and a criminal history review.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
At the University of Massachusetts Global, we support your total well-being with flexible and meaningful benefits:
  • Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Remote options, flexible schedules, 1/2 day Fridays (biweekly), generous time off, including paid holidays and a paid winter break.
  • Financial Security: Life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and student debt support.
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan with a Roth option. 3% non-elective contribution and up to 6% match for a 9% total employer contribution!
  • Education: Tuition discounts for employees and family and Tuition Exchange program with other universities. PSLF eligible employer.
  • Wellness: Counseling services, Free Calm Health subscription and year-round wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity - UMass Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race (including hairstyle/texture, protective hairstyles, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion (including religious observance, belief, practice dress and grooming practices), citizenship, pregnancy (including temporary physical or mental limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military (past, present or prospective) status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation - UMass Global provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at recruiting@umassglobal.edu.

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