Instructional Designer, Career & Technical Programs

Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty and staff to design and enhance high-quality instructional materials for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. This role promotes best practices in pedagogy, accessibility, and instructional technology while ensuring alignment with accreditation and Quality Matters (QM) standards. This position focuses on supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) course development and assisting with the institutional transition from Moodle to Canvas, requiring an innovative, detail-oriented professional who works effectively with faculty.

Collaborates with faculty to design, develop, and revise online and hybrid CTE courses

Supports the migration of courses from Moodle to Canvas, ensuring quality and consistency

Applies best practices in instructional design and Quality Matters standards (or similar frameworks)

Provides guidance and training to faculty on effective course design and Learning Management System (LMS) tools

Assists with troubleshooting course design issues and optimizes course functionality

Ensures courses align with accessibility standards, ADA compliance, and student-centered design principles using appropriate tools

Contributes process improvements and efficient workflows during the LMS transition

Conducts training, workshops, and one-on-one consultations on instructional design, online teaching strategies, and educational technologies

Supports faculty in aligning learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials with institutional and programmatic goals

Assists with the implementation of course quality assurance processes, including peer review and course evaluations

Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned

Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College's mission, core values and goals

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education or closely related field. Preferred:
Experience with Canvas. Quality Matters certification or experience applying QM standards. Experience teaching or supporting instruction at a community college.

Knowledge of Quality Matters certification or experience applying QM standards

Knowledge of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

Knowledge of computer assisted learning models

Knowledge of learning management systems including LMS transitions

Knowledge of large-scale course redesign initiatives

Knowledge of the design, development and support of online and hybrid courses in higher education

Knowledge of College policies and procedures related to distance education

Advanced computer skills and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Effective verbal, listening and written communications skills

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team environment

Effective planning, coordination and organizational skills to meet work deadlines

Ability to analyze situations and exercise sound judgement in making decisions

Ability to display tact and poise at all times

Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels