What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at College of the Redwoods?
Position Information
College of the Redwoods
Position Title
Instructional Designer
Position Type
Staff
Department
Distance Education
Location
Eureka
Summary
Under the general direction of the Director of Distance Education, the Instructional Designer works with faculty and professional staff to promote, develop, and implement use of educational technologies in instructional, professional development, and support activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides pedagogical and technological support to faculty in the design, development and maintenance of courses delivered in various modalities and electronic formats.
- Collaborates with faculty to evaluate and implement use of academic technologies such as Canvas (CMS/LMS), multimedia, collaboration tools, and other learning tools.
- Works closely with instructors to adapt course materials appropriate to the mode of delivery.
- Works closely with instructors in the design and development of open educational resources (OER).
- Collaborates with the Director of Distance Education, the Instructional Technologist, and other stakeholders to plan, develop, and deliver professional development programs for faculty and staff that will meet existing and perceived technological and pedagogical training needs. Topics may include multimedia, course management systems, electronic portfolios, social media tools, emerging technologies, accessibility, and teaching online.
- Collaborates with the Director of Distance Education, the Instructional Technologist, and other stakeholders to help implement online course accessibility policies and help determine strategies for effectively prioritizing and supporting this work.
- Serves on Peer Online Course Review (POCR) teams with a focus on accessibility.
- Develops and maintains relationships with faculty that help the College better meet its goals and needs.
- Assists in providing training to promote compliance with policies related to higher education and distance education.
- Assists the Instructional Technologist with the overall evaluation, planning, and oversight of campus educational technology resources.
- Participates in strategic planning for implementation of distance learning, multimedia, and other instructional technologies at the course, program, campus, and system levels.
- Participates in development of new services and testing of new technologies.
- Works closely with the Director of Distance Education, the Instructional Technologist, and other stakeholders to identify new initiatives and opportunities for the College.
- Related work activities include but are not limited to collecting data and preparing reports; developing documentation of effective uses of academic technology; participating in campus and system wide committees and activities, community service, and in-service training.
- Duties will occasionally require working in the evening, weekend or at off-campus locations.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
- Effective design and delivery of online learning environments and integration of collaborative tools.
- Enterprise learning management systems such as Canvas.
- Multimedia technologies and their application to learning.
- Instructional media software such as Canvas Studio, etc.
- Universal design for learning principles, including specific strategies and specific technology tools used to implement them.
- Digital accessibility issues for online learning spaces.
- Innovations in teaching, learning and assessment.
- Standard office application suites (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google).
- Instructional web content development.
- Applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations associated with higher education and distance learning, such as the Fair Use Act, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
Abilities
Skill in and Ability to:
- Develop effective instructional media (video, audio, images, animation, and interactive modules)
- Effectively communicate issues related to digital accessibility and train others to address them
- Design, develop and deliver customized training in person and using web-based tools, to a varied audience
- Initiate, execute, and complete projects, including setting specific objectives and measuring results
- Interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally, and by preparation of reports and other materials
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals
- Work with and provide support for both Mac and PC computers
- Provide instructional support for end users.
- Use social media tools and mobile applications
- Work with people of diverse socioeconomic and multicultural backgrounds
Physical Abilities
Requires hand-arm-eye coordination to operate a personal computer keyboard. Requires visual acuity to recognize words and numbers. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations and to project voice to small groups.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Communication and Technology or equivalent plus 2 years of work experience in higher education providing academic or instructional technology user support, including instructional and curricular design services.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.
Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Hours
Full Time
40 hours/week, 12 months/year
40 hours/week, 12 months/year
Salary Grade
122
Salary
$69,971.20 Annually (20-step salary range continues to a maximum of $122,761.40/Annually)
Contact(s)
Human Resources
Contact Phone
707-476-4140
Contact Email
hr@redwoods.edu
Start Date
TBD
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00247P
Requisition Number
23-103
Job Open Date
10/04/2022
Job Close Date
10/25/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Posting
https://employment.redwoods.edu/postings/3748
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, freedom from tuberculosis, provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 and its variants, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.
Forms are available through Human Resources to request COVID-19 vaccination exception in the following situations: (a) medical excuse from receiving COVID-19 vaccine due to medical contraindication or precaution; (b) disability; or religious objection based on a person’s sincerely held religious beliefs, practice or observance.
California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.
Forms are available through Human Resources to request COVID-19 vaccination exception in the following situations: (a) medical excuse from receiving COVID-19 vaccine due to medical contraindication or precaution; (b) disability; or religious objection based on a person’s sincerely held religious beliefs, practice or observance.
California School Employees Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods classified employees. Each employee hired into a classified position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
The salary range indicated is reflective of a 20-step salary schedule.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided by the District for all full-time employees and their dependents.
Application Process
Required Materials
Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
Apply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
Salary : $69,971 - $122,761
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