Instructional Designer

Foothill College Online Learning Support

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students.

Foothill-De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students' well-being, and sustainability.

Embracing inclusivity and building strong communities, Foothill College serves diverse learners and equips its students with critical thinking skills to address complex societal challenges, to thrive in the global workforce, and to engage in a life of inquiry.

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, text, 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.

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 Design Plus
• 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