Instructional Designer
Job Details
Instructional Designer
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Salary: $8,192.08 - $10,961.76 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time - Classified
Job Number: 25-134
Location: Foothill College, CA
Department: Foothill Online Learning
Closing: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: ACE
Description
Under the general supervision of the Dean of Online Learning, this position supports faculty in the design and development of courses in all modalities that are engaging and accessible to a highly diverse student population.
The successful applicant will work with a very collaborative team to develop, implement, and facilitate onboarding and professional learning that supports innovative and culturally responsive teaching. As part of this work, they will provide technical support and assistance related to Canvas and other integrated educational technology, assist with learning management system administration including integration of third-party applications, and learn, test, and apply emerging technologies in collaboration with faculty and other users. The candidate should embrace lifelong learning and have strong interpersonal skills to support working with faculty who may not be highly technical.
This position works collaboratively with Foothill's Faculty Supporting Faculty team to meet the needs of individuals of diverse socio-economic, race, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation.
A hybrid work schedule is an option, with some required on-campus meetings.
Definition
Under general direction, assists faculty in the design, development and delivery of learning modules and coursework including web-based or technology enhanced courses utilizing principles of good instructional design and pedagogical theory and practice; develops, implements, and facilitates training programs to assist faculty in applying principles related to learning theory and practice including technology-mediated learning; performs a variety of specialized and technical duties related to the development, design, and analysis of curriculum and coursework for the college; provides technical support and assistance to system users; and performs related duties as assigned.
Examples of Typical Functions
- Provides support to faculty in the development and maintenance of technology-based curricula; identifies and communicates best practices for applying teaching and learning principles to instructional technologies and design; recommends effective uses of technologies to enhance instruction and methods of delivering quality instruction.
- Provides technical assistance to system users; provides training to staff concerning the maintenance of curriculum support, coding, and other related computer systems and programs; responds to inquiries and provides information concerning related requirements and procedures.
- Performs a variety of specialized and technical duties involved in the creation, conversion, and maintenance of web-based courses and related components in various disciplines.
- Works with designated staff, faculty, and administrators to develop, modify, or implement training programs on web-based course development, technology-mediated instruction, and concepts of online course delivery.
- Researches and improves instructional delivery methods and operations.
- Assists faculty with understanding and meeting accessibility compliance requirements for online courses and digital learning content.
- Collaborates with departmental/area staff and participates in required meetings.
- Analyzes learning needs of students; develops instructional curriculum to meet the needs of students and promotes the District's goals and objectives.
- Communicates with District staff, students, and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns.
- Assists with assessment efforts; researches, compiles, and organizes information and data from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs in assigned area.
- Assists in the organization and coordination of conferences, symposiums, and other faculty-oriented technology programs.
- Assists in the incorporation of multimedia instructional course content materials including images, video, audio, and digital library materials using sound instructional design and pedagogical principles.
- Assists with learning management system administration including integration of third-party applications.
- Create documentation on internal procedures and prepare reports.
- Learns and applies emerging technologies; continuously researches and improves instructional delivery methods and operations in collaboration with faculty and vendors.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, legal regulations, guidelines, and techniques used in instructional design, universal design, user interface design, and andragogy; Legal regulations regarding accessibility compliance; Principles, methods, and techniques for effective analysis of learning needs as it relates to course design and training development; Web-based conferencing systems, synchronous and asynchronous collaborative software; Online teaching technologies, including learning/course management systems such as Canvas and Moodle; Best practices, current research, and innovations in use of technology in instruction; Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation; Applicable Federal, State, local, and District policies, codes, regulations, technical processes, and procedures; Computer equipment and applications, including word processing, web editing, database, spreadsheet applications, and HTML; Record keeping principles and procedures; English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation; Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, students, and District staff, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation.
Ability to: Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff; Maintain current knowledge of technological and pedagogical advancements in the field; Interpret, apply, and explain applicable Federal, State, local and District policies, procedures, and regulations; Conduct research; analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner; Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Compose and prepare basic reports, correspondence, and other written materials independently or from brief instructions; Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work; Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems; Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in educational technology, instructional technology and design, or a related field, AND two (2) years of experience providing support for curriculum development utilizing online technologies. A graduate degree in instructional design or equivalent is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of Culturally Responsive Pedagogies
- High comfort-level with the Canvas LMS
- Experience as a Canvas Administrator
- Experience using Instructure's Impact software
- Experience with DesignPlus
- Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility Standards
- Interest in emerging technologies
- Experience designing using UDL and backward design principles
- Comfort with managing multiple projects simultaneously
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