Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer is responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to design, develop, and enhance high-quality instructional content for in-person, hybrid, and fully online courses. This role supports best practices in pedagogy, accessibility, and instructional technology to promote student success and ensure compliance with accreditation and Quality Matters (QM) standards.

• Partner with faculty to design and revise engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
• Provide instructional design expertise for course development in the college’s Learning Management System (LMS)
• Guide the integration of Open Educational Resources (OER), multimedia, and technology tools into course design.
• Ensure course accessibility and ADA compliance using tools like the Brickfield Accessibility Toolkit, Ally, or other relevant platforms.
• Conduct training, workshops, and one on one consultations on instructional design, online teaching strategies, and educational technologies.
• Support faculty in aligning learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials with institutional and programmatic goals.
• Assist with the implementation of course quality assurance processes, including peer review and course evaluations.

• Stay current with trends and best practices in instructional design, adult learning, distance education, and emerging technology.
• Provide Technical Support to Faculty and Staff with the Learning Management System (LMS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• 6 months experience with a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Knowledge of instructional design models
• Familiarity with accessibility standards Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or supporting instruction at a community college.
• Experience designing or supporting online or hybrid courses in higher education.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting courses in the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with Quality Matters (QM) standards and course reviews.
• Knowledge of copyright/fair use and Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Proficiency with media design tools (e.g., Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate).