"Instructional Designer"

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Online Learning or his/her designee, this position works with faculty, staff, and administration to build, design, assess courses, and conduct faculty development programs. Responsibilities include developing and facilitating workshops and webinars, providing resources, and individual consultations for the use of effective teaching methodologies and technology in online, hybrid, blended, and face-to-face courses in support of CCRI’s Strategic Plan. The successful candidate will foster collaborative partnerships with faculty in the design, planning, and evaluation of courses, learning environments, and active learning experiences by employing best instructional design practices and principles. Additionally, online learning data collection, analysis, and assessment duties may be required as needed.

*This is a limited position with a limit date of 1/10/2027.*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others and provide high-quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Designs student-centered and faculty-supported professional development focused on closing equity gaps.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning environments that contain culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning.
• Evaluates innovative and effective teaching practices working with faculty in groups or one-on-one to improve course design alignment and effective learning strategies.
• Develops and delivers professional development (e.g., courses, workshops, webinars, and consultations) in those teaching practices.
• Creates eLearning instructional resources (e.g., Articulate Rise courses, motion graphics, interactive infographics, job aids, guides, video, and audio content) for AGILE rapid prototyping.
• Understands online course quality using OSCQR and/or QM rubrics. ? Experience working with large datasets and program assessment.
• Applies WCAG accessibility standards to instructional materials.
• Communicates complex ideas visually.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Additional responsibilities as directed by the supervisor, consistent with rank and position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design for Learning
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive teaching strategies and practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or other closely related field
• Minimum of five years of relevant instructional design, faculty development, or similar work experience at the college level.
• Thorough and demonstrable knowledge of college-level and adult learning best practices.
• Strong familiarity with Blackboard Learn/Ultra Learning Management System (LMS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background in multi-media, including scripting, video production, and post-production.
• Experience working in a higher education setting, particularly a community college.
• Working knowledge of various Learning Management Systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse group of adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong time management and project management skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.