Instructional Designer

Pierce College • Lakewood, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Learning and Development (ELAD) Instructional Designer consults with faculty, staff, and ELAD team members to promote the effective use of technology, instructional design and adult learning theory to design and deliver equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences that respect human dignity. The ELAD Instructional Designer will further improve student learning in multiple instructional modalities (e.g., online, hybrid, and in-person). The position requires the ability to work collaboratively within our matrix organization with cultural humility and vulnerability. The ELAD Instructional Designer reports to the Instructional Design Manager. This position is part of the ELAD team and is a key team member of the Pierce College District's professional learning and development effort, responsible for collaborative creation and implementation of district-wide professional learning and development programming. Programming helps build faculty and staff knowledge around equity, inclusivity, and student engagement, success, and completion, by increasing access to cohesive professional development and fostering effective communication strategies and systems between all college employees. Major areas of focus include (a) equity-focused course design and teaching consultations, (b) faculty and staff professional development in the use of inclusive pedagogy, practices, and technologies, (c) project management to support faculty collaboration at the department level, and (d) the integration of new educational technologies into curriculum and course design. The ELAD Instructional Designer is well-versed in inclusive pedagogical strategies, design-thinking, accessible design, project management, adult learning theory, and instructional technology. This position requires regular and consistent attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, a technology-related field, instructional design, learning experience design, or curriculum development.
• OR Two (2) years customer service or technical support experience troubleshooting and problem-solving issues with a learning management system (Canvas preferred) and computer-related technical issues.
• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience designing high quality academic courses for online or hybrid delivery and/or re-designing traditional on-ground courses for online or hybrid delivery.
• Knowledge of technical tools and platforms for delivering engaging and media-rich online learning content, as well as trends in educational technology.
• Advanced knowledge of applying adult learning theories, instructional design principles, and educational methodologies in creative ways.
• Experience in hands-on training delivery, live facilitation, or teaching, ideally, for adult learners in a higher education context.
• Experience working with faculty and team members to experiment with emerging technologies and teaching strategies, and conducting research on their effective use.
• Experience designing and developing accessible digital content aligned with Section 508 and other relevant standards.
• After a conditional offer of employment, the successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal records background check.
• Teamwork: Contribute positively to a departmental culture that is welcoming and engaging, where faculty and staff feel supported in improving learning design and delivery.
• Strong collaboration and iteration skills, including collective ideation, providing actionable feedback, and incorporating feedback into revisions.
• Foster innovation to support the institutional mission by contributing to cross-departmental shared governance teams.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and promoting Black and Brown excellence.
• Build trusting working relationships characterized by cooperation and mutual respect.
• Commitment to supporting and contributing to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.
• Problem Solving: Resolve conflicts, disagreements, and complaints in a constructive manner and contribute to a work environment where conflict leads to positive change.
• Identify the need for change and effectively manage both stable and changing priorities.
• Exercise sound judgment and adaptability when dealing with ambiguous situations.
• Project Management: Lead faculty and staff teams that include subject matter experts, program directors/deans, eLearning team members, and others, ensuring resources are effectively deployed, timelines and standards are met, and collaboration is maintained.
• Manage multiple simultaneous learning design and delivery projects with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders.
• Training & Consultations: Knowledge of inclusive pedagogical strategies, design thinking, adult learning theory, instructional technologies, and authentic assessment.
• Recommend inclusive pedagogical strategies and implement teaching and learning technology tools to meet identified needs.
• Design, develop, and deliver online, hybrid, or in-person training as needed.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with eLearning technology tools, project management tools, and learning management systems (Canvas experience preferred).
• Knowledge of tools and platforms used to deliver engaging, media-rich online learning content, and awareness of trends in educational technology and its effectiveness.
• Experience creating accessible digital materials.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and visual design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high quality, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences for faculty and staff.
• Support faculty in the design and development of accessible course materials that meet ADA, section 508, and other relevant standards.
• Work with faculty to design and develop course content that promotes Black and Brown excellence while representing a voice beyond their individual worldview.
• Assist faculty in humanizing course content to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Continuously innovate in incorporating Pierce College’s inclusive pedagogy framework and designing race-conscious and active learning experiences (in-person, web-enhanced, online, hybrid) based on assessment and evidence/data analysis.
• Collaborate with faculty and apply knowledge of andragogy/pedagogy and instructional design processes to design/redesign and develop courses, ensuring alignment between learning outcomes and instructional materials, activities, and assessments to enhance student success.
• Support faculty in integrating multimedia, video content, and other educational technologies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and develop inclusive, accessible, authentic, and diverse assessments, activities, and materials.
• Consistently initiate, practice, and evaluate strategies to advance inclusivity and accessibility in design, teaching, learning and professional development.
• Offer creative and innovative ideas for teaching, course design, and integrating learning technology to promote student learning and success.
• Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies and collaborate with the educational technology team to make recommendations that support teaching and learning.
• Coordinate vendor demonstrations of new and existing technology tools and gather faculty feedback to inform technology selection and purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with college partners to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate a broad range of professional and organizational development opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Work with faculty and staff development teams to promote communication about employee development and learning with all stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance plans
• Vacation, sick and personal leave
• Reduced tuition
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level