Instructional Design and Teaching Specialist

Cape Fear Community College•Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Design & Teaching Specialist supports faculty in designing and delivering high-quality, engaging, and accessible courses across both online and face-to-face formats. This position provides training, consultation, and guidance in pedagogy, instructional design, and best teaching practices for multiple modalities. The specialist collaborates with faculty to align course content with institutional standards while ensuring ADA, UDL, and RSI compliance. In addition to promoting effective teaching strategies, the role also supports the integration of multimedia, interactive tools, and assessments in Canvas, while serving as an administrator for the LMS and related instructional technologies. This is a 12-month on-campus position.

Requirements

Knowledge of Canvas LMS, including course development and administrative-level functions
Knowledge of educational theory and classroom instruction practices
Knowledge of online pedagogy, instructional design models, and best practices for digital teaching
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements
Ability to design and develop engaging instructional materials, including multimedia and interactive learning activities
Ability to facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions for faculty and staff
Ability to provide effective consultation and constructive feedback on online course design and delivery
Ability to apply instructional design principles to align course content with learning objectives and institutional standards
Ability to quickly learn new software in detail; teach the use of the software to others; prepare software use documents as needed
Ability to work well independently
Ability to teach one-on-one and large groups equally effectively
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: Making observations, Reading and writing, Communicating with others, Operating assigned equipment, Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: Standing or sitting for extended periods of time, Operating assigned equipment, Handling varied tasks simultaneously, Prolonged monitor viewing, Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of: Making sound decisions, Responding to questions, Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Distance Learning, Higher Education Teaching or in a related field
2 years of teaching or training in a community college or university setting or related experience

Responsibilities

Provide training and consultation to faculty and staff on online pedagogy, instructional design, and effective teaching strategies
Provide one-on-one consultations and constructive feedback on online course design and delivery
Troubleshoot instructional technology issues and support faculty in effectively using digital tools
Design and facilitate learning sessions focused on teaching strategies and best practices in higher education
Collaborate with faculty to develop and review online course content that aligns with learning objectives and institutional standards
Design and deliver workshops, presentations, and professional development sessions on online teaching tools and methods
Support the integration of multimedia, assessments, and interactive content in Canvas courses
Promote accessibility and ADA compliance in online course design and delivery
Serve as an administrator for the LMS and specialist for other online learning technologies
Encourage and regulate RSI initiatives for online courses
Maintain working knowledge of current Instructional Design Technology programs
Maintain current knowledge of ADA compliance guidelines and requirements as they relate to instruction
Research, analyze, and evaluate new instructional tools and technologies for potential adoption
Promote the implementation of adopted instructional tools
Identify institutional needs in relation to tool and technology use
Assist in planning and recommending equipment selection and design for instructional needs
Initiate, plan, and implement ideas for instructional improvement
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned