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Posting Details
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202600207S
Title
Technology Trainer - DEPDC Distance Learning Trainer & Facilitator (Full-time, Temporary) (2 Positions to be filled)
FLSA status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 13. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
This is a full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 5/31/2027. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
SHSU Online
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date
07/13/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, Adult Education, Organizational Development, Educational Leadership, Communications, or related field with at least one (1) year of directly related experience required. Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: adult education and literacy (AEL), workforce development, distance or online learning, instructional technology, or digital literacy training. Experience supporting educators, instructors, or training initiatives serving adult learner populations preferred. A combination of education, experience, certifications, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Provide skilled technical support for campus information system users, develop or modify training, test existing programs, and monitors programs that implement those designs for SHSU Online. Focuses on building instructional capacity among educators and providers serving adult learner populations across Texas.
This is a full-time, temporary, benefits-eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 5/31/2027. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides professional development, facilitation, instructional support, and distance learning training for the Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC), a statewide initiative supported through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Supports Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) providers, instructors, administrators, and staff through the delivery of training related to distance learning, digital literacy integration, instructional technologies, learner engagement, accessibility, and adult learning best practices in virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments. Delivers professional development, workshops, webinars, academies, and instructional support sessions for Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) providers across Texas. Facilitates training related to distance learning, digital literacy integration, instructional technologies, accessibility, learner engagement, and adult learning best practices. Supports instructors and providers in the effective use of approved distance learning curriculum platforms and instructional technologies. Collaborates with DEPDC coordinators, instructional teams, and statewide partners to plan and deliver regional and statewide training initiatives. Assists with statewide conferences, symposiums, webinars, and training events, including facilitation and participant support activities. Develops, adapts, organizes, and maintains training materials, instructional resources, facilitation guides, and support documentation aligned with TWC guidelines and adult learning principles. Tracks participation, attendance, and training outcomes in support of grant reporting and continuous improvement efforts. Identifies emerging training needs, instructional gaps, and opportunities to strengthen provider capacity in distance learning environments. Maintains awareness of trends and best practices in adult education, digital literacy, workforce development, and instructional technology. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
This position requires strong facilitation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. The ability to present information clearly and effectively. The position requires sensitivity to the needs of adult learners from diverse linguistic, cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Experience working in virtual and technology-enabled environments is preferred. The position may involve travel throughout Texas in support of regional trainings, conferences, provider meetings, and statewide initiatives. The DEPDC initiative supports flexible and technology-enabled work environments. This position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements based on operational needs, grant requirements, and university policies. Periodic travel, in-person meetings, and event support activities may be required. This position is funded through an external grant award. Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding availability and program needs. Current funding for the DEPDC initiative is anticipated for up to five years, subject to continuation of grant support.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time Temporary
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47838
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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