INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER POOL

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary This position reports directly to the Director of eLearning and is responsible for the design and delivery of effective instructional and supplemental materials for distance education. Ensures that high quality distance education courses are completed on schedule and within budget and serves as a resource for appropriate use of various media in support of teaching and learning at a distance. Provides faculty professional development and training. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Instructional/ Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Information Technology, Curriculum or a related field and three (3) years of recent related experience.
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Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Information Technology, Curriculum or a related field and one (1) year of recent related experience in course or curriculum design may be used to qualify. Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities In-depth knowledge of instructional design, course design, learning theories and training, including experience with website design software.

Expertise with software that facilitates the design of instruction (storyboards, flowcharts, assessments, course management software, etc.).

Proficient in implementing accessibility requirements and Universal Design for Learning.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Ability to work collaboratively within an academic community.

Ability to understand various operating systems, file structures, file formats, and protocols.

Ability to provide faculty professional development and training in person and online, both synchronously and asynchronously. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Information Technology, Curriculum or a related field.

Three (3) or more years of recent experience with Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Instructure Canvas, or other learning management systems.

Experience using API and LTI integrations.

Demonstrated technical skills implementing Web-based tools, e.g. HTML, HTML5, streaming audio, video, etc..

Familiarity with graphic design elements appropriate for online instruction. Special Instructions to Applicants This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Job Duties Job Duty Develop and/or maintain online web-based resources to enhance development of e-Learning initiatives. Develop and produce online courses, digital instructional materials, and other electronic instructional information consistent with sound instructional design principles. Design and deliver appropriate course assessment instruments. Job Duty Work collaboratively with department chairs, faculty, and staff to produce engaging and effective instructional and supplemental materials for distance education courses. Work with faculty on all phases of course development including instructional design, content planning, interactive elements, media evaluation, and implementation. Job Duty Consult with faculty on pedagogically innovative teaching methods for blended learning and synchronous distance education. Integrate pedagogically effective instructional technologies in assisting faculty in the design/redesign and delivery of online courses. Train faculty and staff (online and face-to-face) on technical and pedagogical skills necessary for developing and delivering interactive and engaging distance education courses. Job Duty Ensure that high quality distance education course development projects are completed on schedule. Job Duty Serve as a resource for the appropriate use of instructional technology. Remain current on new technologies as they apply to distance education. Work collaboratively with the Director and co-workers on projects and tasks internal and external to the department. Perform other duties as assigned.