Instructional Designer-Part-time

Blue Ridge Community College•Flat Rock, NC

50d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide consultation to College faculty in the application of instructional design best practices and the incorporation of technology into college course materials. He/she will be responsible for the development, scheduling, and delivery of comprehensive training and support services to promote, support, and expand the effective use of online and classroom technologies for teaching and learning. Why it's Important The Blue Ridge Community College team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our faculty and staff to ensure we function as a modern and technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team continuously engages with community partners to ensure we are exceeding expectations. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in related field preferred.
Higher education teaching experience preferably at the community college level and preferably including online teaching experience.
Experience developing and delivering training and support services
Experience in the design and development of online courses.
Working knowledge of best practices in instructional design and quality online course delivery.
Experience developing and delivering training and support services for online learning.
Experience with a Learning Management system (LMS).
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design, educational technologies and Regional College Accreditation requirements and best practices.
Experience with ADA accessibility standards related to digital course material.
The employee will possess strong personal and professional integrity, effective verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects with varying priorities.
Knowledge of LMS's - specifically Moodle.
Working experience with various multimedia software for course enrichment (Camtasia, Articulate, Adobe CC, etc.).
Expert knowledge of current Microsoft Office and Google applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior interpersonal and team-oriented aptitude.
Ability to work collaboratively in a higher education environment.
Ability to advise faculty in the design, development, and implementation of technology that supports and enhances quality instruction and student learning.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to students and staff.
Ability to demonstrate and model employability soft skills including: adaptability, communications, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical writing skills and experience developing training materials.
Knowledge of streaming audio and video, compression methods, file types and formats.
Familiarity with graphic design elements appropriate for web-based instruction and learning.
Proven ability to coordinate and direct multiple projects with faculty and staff.
Familiarity with the Moodle LMS.
Experience with Quality Matters or other quality rubrics.
Completion of graduate level Distance Education certifications.

Responsibilities

Collaborates and applies knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory to the creation, design and implementation of learning activities, tools, software and materials to support and improve college courses and programs.
Explores Ai technologies and develops professional learning focused on the integration of Ai tools and Ai Literacy instruction in courses.
Supports college-wide efforts to improve digital accessibility of instructional materials
Translates learning outcomes into appropriate learning activities and assessments.
Provides services that support College faculty in the quality design, development and delivery of seated, blended, hybrid, and online courses.
Develops and delivers comprehensive LMS training (currently in Moodle/OpenLMS) and helps develop effective LMS training materials.
Creates written and interactive tutorials and reference materials for a wide variety of technologies.
Supports administration, facilitation, and assessment of professional development activities.
Collaborates directly with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Deans, Chairs, Coordinators, and faculty to manage observations of and quality for online courses.
Assists in selection, testing and implementation of LMS plugins.
Undergoes continual skills development by attending appropriate workshops and other professional development opportunities.
Ensures compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
Assist with other media projects of the college as needed that apply directly or indirectly to teaching and learning at the college.
Perform other duties as assigned.