Instructional Designer

New Mexico Junior College•Hobbs, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Designer shall report to the Dean of Arts & Sciences. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Collaborate with faculty to design and enhance online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses, specifically ensuring that regular and substantive interaction (RSI) is integrated into the design. Provide hands-on support and training to faculty regarding effective course design, instruction, and the integration of digital tools. Design, facilitate, and assist with professional development sessions focused on instructional innovation, online pedagogy, OER adoption, accessibility, and emerging technologies. Develop accessible, user-centered training materials, digital learning assets (like videos, guides, and modules), and resources for faculty. Ensure courses align with federal regulations, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance standards, with a focus on digital accessibility requirements and RSI compliance. Consult with faculty to recommend appropriate instructional technologies and implement best practices for enhancing teaching and learning. Collect and evaluate feedback from both students and faculty to continuously improve instructional design practices. Stay current with developments in instructional design, learning science, accessibility, and emerging technologies by attending professional workshops. Actively participate in supporting the goals outlined in the NMJC Strategic Plan to advance the mission of the college and maintain regional accreditation. Work in collaboration with the IT Department to ensure seamless usage of related instructional technology platforms (Simple Syllabus, Dropout Detective, Banner, etc.). Fulfill institutional service requirements by actively participating on working committees as assigned. May serve on various campus committees as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
Proficiency in online pedagogy, course design frameworks, and digital tool integration within a Learning Management System.
Ability to design and deliver accessible, user-centered training materials, multimedia assets, and professional development sessions for higher education faculty.
High level of interpersonal communication skills to navigate consultative relationships with faculty and collaborate effectively across departments.
Strong working knowledge of federal accessibility requirements, RSI compliance regulations, and quality assurance standards for distance education.
Ability to troubleshoot, support, and collaborate with IT on academic technology platforms (such as Simple Syllabus, Dropout Detective, and Banner).

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Previous experience in instructional design or course development, with a focus on online learning environments, is preferred.
Previous experience collaborating with higher education faculty, preferably at a community college, to enhance teaching and learning through instructional innovation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty to design and enhance online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses, specifically ensuring that regular and substantive interaction (RSI) is integrated into the design.
Provide hands-on support and training to faculty regarding effective course design, instruction, and the integration of digital tools.
Design, facilitate, and assist with professional development sessions focused on instructional innovation, online pedagogy, OER adoption, accessibility, and emerging technologies.
Develop accessible, user-centered training materials, digital learning assets (like videos, guides, and modules), and resources for faculty.
Ensure courses align with federal regulations, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance standards, with a focus on digital accessibility requirements and RSI compliance.
Consult with faculty to recommend appropriate instructional technologies and implement best practices for enhancing teaching and learning.
Collect and evaluate feedback from both students and faculty to continuously improve instructional design practices.
Stay current with developments in instructional design, learning science, accessibility, and emerging technologies by attending professional workshops.
Actively participate in supporting the goals outlined in the NMJC Strategic Plan to advance the mission of the college and maintain regional accreditation.
Work in collaboration with the IT Department to ensure seamless usage of related instructional technology platforms (Simple Syllabus, Dropout Detective, Banner, etc.).
Fulfill institutional service requirements by actively participating on working committees as assigned.
May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.