Instructional Designer

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Description

The Instructional Designer is a full-time, 12-month position responsible to the Director, Learning and Development. The Instructional Designer is responsible for the Center of Learning and Development and will design, develop, present, and facilitate training sessions, seminars, workshops, ceremonies, and other professional development and engagement/recognition programs for faculty and staff.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Designs, develops, and delivers workshops and trainings for faculty on instructional strategies, instructional technology, instructional modalities, and assessment practices
• Employ instructional design principles, adult learning theory, active learning techniques, and technology tools to enhance the learning experience for faculty and staff
• Design and teach all distance education training courses for faculty (e.g. Canvas Basics, Online Faculty Certification, Advanced Online Faculty Certification, etc.)
• Develops instructional strategies, course materials, and assessment practices for faculty and staff development programs and offerings
• Assist the Director of Learning and Development with establishing and building clear mechanisms for faculty and staff coaching and support
• Design, implement, and manage initiatives that promote employee engagement, such as team-building activities and recognition programs
• Design curricula and deliver presentations in support of major grants and student success initiatives
• Manage instructional design projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality and accessibility standards
• Stay current on emerging educational technologies and best practices to ensure the college remains at the forefront of pedagogy/andragogy practices
• Implement appropriate course and program assessment instruments and effectively compile resulting data
• Represent the Center for Learning and Development on college committees as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Learning and Development

• Demonstrated competency in designing events, trainings, workshops, seminars, and/or ceremonies
• Knowledge of instructional design principles such as ADDIE, andragogy vs pedagogy, Knowles, and/or Bloom’s taxonomy
• Knowledge of active learning principles
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., WCAG) and experience in creating accessible course materials
• Proficiency in Office 365 products like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS and/or NEOED preferred

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Three years related experience

Supplemental Information

EXPECTATIONS

• Perform related duties as assigned
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities