An experienced instructional designer who will provide expertise in training and supporting college faculty throughout the design and deployment of online and computer-mediated instruction, creation of accessible course content and utilization of open educational resources. This is an on-campus, in person position. Occasional remote work with some evening and/or weekend hours will be required.

• Supports faculty in the design, development and assessment of online courses in a systematic fashion using instructional media and distance education best practices.
• Assesses the needs of the faculty and students related to course outcomes in order to link the design and delivery of online courses to Accreditation requirements and promote student success.
• Assists faculty with Outcome/Content/Assessment alignment and the development of assessments that evaluate student performance in higher levels of Blooms Taxonomy and promote academic integrity
• Evaluates the accessibility of existing online course content, assists faculty in updating existing content to meet current accessibility standards and ensures that newly developed content meets current accessibility standards
• Works closely with faculty and the library staff to select course materials and electronic resources (with an emphasis on open educational resources) for online course development.
• Works closely with the Divisions, Adjunct Coordinators and Faculty Excellence Coordinator to provide professional development and assessment support.
• Trains and mentors faculty on distance education best practices and the use of online software, systems and resources for both credit and non-credit instruction.
• Promotes and assesses quality standards with regard to the development of learning support materials, online courses and professional development.
• Provides face-to face, phone, e-mail and online support for faculty and students.
• Prepares reports and communications.
• Attends meetings and other activities to represent the Office of Distance Education and provide professional development as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

Education Required:
Masters degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology or related field is expected at the time of or within one year of employment.

Education Preferred:
Above plus a strong background in a degree field or discipline taught at the college. Holding one or more current Quality Matters™ roles such as: Peer Reviewer, Master Reviewer, APPQMR or IYOC Facilitator is also a plus.

Experience Required:

• Two or more years experience teaching online classes with knowledge of online course development.
• Minimum of two years experience in a Distance Learning environment, preferably using the Blackboard 9.1 course management software.
• Experience in incorporating academic library resources including but not limited to: electronic, media, database, and other library resources and/or OER resources into online courses.

Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Instructional Systems Design and Quality Assessment techniques (e.g. ADDIE, QM, OLC Quality Framework, C-RAC Hallmarks etc.)
• Work effectively with faculty, staff and the college community
• Demonstrate computer fluency
• Knowledge of online instructional design and development standards including, but not limited to: SCORM, AICC and WCAG 2.0 (or latest version)
• Strong instructional, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with the library research and open educational resources
• Demonstrated experience with a Course Management System (Blackboard preferred)

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:
Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.

Employee Classification: Special Projects