Instructional Designer and Professional Development Coordinator

General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is seeking candidates who are qualified and equity-minded to fill a full-time, tenure-track faculty position for Instructional Design and Professional Development in Academic Services beginning August 2025.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts’ commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Services or designee, the Instructional Designer and Professional Development Coordinator will:

• Develop, coordinate, and refine new faculty mentoring program, onboarding, workshops, and support systems on a regular basis.
• Engage in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Create, promote, and lead professional development training opportunities related to instructional design, including but not limited to student-centered instruction, Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, pedagogy, technology, and equitable practices in all modalities of instruction.
• Apply current principles of instructional design, learning theories, WCAG, and ADA guidelines to support faculty in the creation of course shells and course materials that align with learning objectives and institutional goals.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to plan, design, document, develop, and test new and revised courses that integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Facilitate and support faculty adoption of OER/ZTC course materials emphasizing accessibility, copyright compliance, and other legal standards for course content and materials.
• Attend Educational Technology Committee, Distance Education Committee, Faculty Enrichment Committee, and Instructional Council in an advisory capacity.
• Collaborate with Faculty Enrichment Chairs and other representative stakeholders to support enrichment opportunities for professional development.
• Manage assigned budgets and ensure compliance with related regulations.
• Provide regular instructional consultation/office hours to promote effective course design.
• Attend relevant conferences, trainings, and seminars to maintain a current knowledge base.
• Research and pursue grant opportunities for instructional and professional development programs.
• Design and produce materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Assignment requires 35 hours per week on campus presence, 175 duty days per calendar year. Assignment will include coordination and possible evening hours on all of the Sequoias Community College District campuses. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of additional committee assignments is encouraged.

Other responsibilities include maintenance of office hours, participation in department and/or division responsibilities, and the willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, which is respectful of diversity Districtwide.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate must meet the following criteria.
• Master’s in instructional design/technology, educational technology, or closely related field
• OR
• The equivalent

JOB REQUIRED CORE SYSTEM COMPETENCY
The candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 §53022.
Note: If you do not meet the educational minimum qualifications but believe that you have sufficient educational or vocational experience in the discipline, equivalency is your path to proving that. For more information about claiming equivalency, please visit the COS HR Website and scroll down to the tab labeled “Equivalency.” Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application, by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The hiring committee is looking for evidence of the following:
• Professional experience in instructional design, curriculum development or educational technology in higher education that promotes the success of marginalized students,
• Experience in online and in-person learning theories and technologies, including design of courses characterized by innovation in instructional design.
• Experience designing and leading professional development.
• Understanding of Online Education Initiative (OEI) course design rubric and best practices in distance education.
• Competency in utilization of learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and accessibility in educational design, and culturally responsive and anti-racist teaching perspectives.
• Knowledge of the mission and goals of the California Community College system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support the work of engagement with a diverse faculty and student population.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies such as AI in instructional design and educational technology.
• Experience working collaboratively with administration, faculty, or staff on the development of courses and/or professional trainings.
• Experience with institutional service or participatory governance in a higher education setting (e.g., committees and taskforces).
• Experience with institutional service or participatory governance in a higher education setting (e.g., committees and taskforces).

Application Procedure

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:
• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative (included in the application packet)
• Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
• Equivalency documents (If necessary)

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or veteran status, or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas