Senior Instructional Designer

Bellingham Technical College • Bellingham, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead the development of Competency-Based Education (CBE) programming on the BTC campus. This employee will develop and implement a campus-wide CBE faculty training program and assist faculty with the implementation of CBE-aligned design and teaching strategies. The position is funded through a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant project, Meeting Workforce Demand Through Competency-Based Education. The grant is scheduled to end September 30, 2031; however, grant-funded positions are temporary, dependent upon project funding, and can end at any time funding is discontinued. This position reports to the Vice President of Instruction.

Requirements

• Excellent coaching, teaching and/or presentation skills
• Excellent customer service and collaboration skills
• Strong research, analytic and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient at documentation and writing
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Accuracy in information delivery; maintain confidential information
• Able to work alongside individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory manner
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a potentially stressful environment
• Adapt readily to new challenges and processes and responsibilities
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with a wide range of computer software and technology
• Proficient in project management
• Ability to pass a Washington State background check
• Master’s degree in Education or related area; Two (2) or more years of experience in pedagogy, leading professional development activities and developing teaching, learning and instructional design strategies
• Experience working with workforce education programs and faculty
• Training or certification in accessibility and inclusive design
• Three (3) years teaching experience OR Master’s degree in Education or related area; A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in a professional technical program
• Relevant business and industry work experience
• Experience working with a CBE model
• Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas)
• Experience in designing and revising curriculum to encourage student engagement in all modalities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and consult with faculty and staff representatives on the design, development and implementation of the CBE professional development program.
• Coordinate the review and assessment of curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure that redesigned and enhanced courses and programs meet intended objectives and requirements.
• Collaborate with BTC faculty, Teaching and Learning Academy Director, staff and administrators on development of a campus-wide professional development program that facilitates the adoption of competency-based curriculum and instructional practices to support student access and learning.
• Work closely with faculty to assist with the implementation and coordination of competency-based curriculum and practices at course and program levels.
• Work with faculty to design curriculum using accessibility standards and inclusive-design practices.
• Oversee and maintain curriculum design and documentation standards.
• Document competency-based training activities and assist with completion of curriculum modification processes such as Program Requirement Sheets.
• Support the College curricular review process.
• Work with Institutional Planning and Assessment to track data and use assessment tools to identify and implement improvements in training activities and CBE curriculum and practice approaches.
• Participate in and present at appropriate professional development activities, including faculty inservice and conferences.
• Consult with and advise faculty in pedagogical issues and skills unique to non-traditional and alternative delivery of instruction.
• Consult and work with instructional leadership team on implementation and coordination of competency-based instruction.
• Explore ways that technology solutions can be implemented to build capacity for CBE.
• Develop and implement assessment strategies and tools for competency-based instruction.
• Attend meetings as scheduled.
• Generate and present reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise BTC’s Instructional Designer.

Benefits

• 8 hours per month of sick leave
• 16 hours per month of vacation leave
• 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year
• 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year
• Washington State insurance package including selecting one of: 6 medical options, 3 dental plan options, 3 vision plan options
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement benefits package including one of: TIAA Stare Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3
• Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs: TIAA (403b), State Deferred Compensation (457) plan
• Medical Flexible Spending plan
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 21 days of military leave
• Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
• Paid civil/jury duty
• Bereavement leave
• Ability to participate in a shared leave program

What This Job Offers

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