Instructional Designer

About the role

The Instructional Designer will provide support, training, consultation, and instructional design assistance to faculty developing distance learning courses and in the use of instructional technologies for teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and teams in the design and development of distance learning courses in a wide array of disciplines
• Facilitate the enhancement of existing distance learning curriculum and digital instructional materials with a focus on quality, effective instructional design, universal design, and accessibility
• Manage systems related to distance learning course design, including partnering with faculty on the development and maintenance of course blueprints and templates, and documentation of distance course reviews
• Lead in creating, coordinating, and facilitating workshops and seminars for faculty and staff in quality instructional design and the effective use of instructional technologies in teaching and learning
• Provide project management for distance learning course development, technical and design expertise within the Learning Management System (LMS), and support for the enhancement and advancement of quality distance learning initiatives at GRCC

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, or a closely related field with online teaching experience required
• Master’s degree in Education or related field is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of instructional materials, online and hybrid courses, and distance learning based curriculum
• Teaching experience with online and hybrid courses strongly preferred
• Knowledgeable in effective pedagogy, learning theories, and instructional design with a focus on quality online course design and development
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff, in a courteous and helpful manner
• Knowledge and experience in using a wide variety of software and hardware tools related to authoring, courseware design, and web development for developing digital course materials
• Experience teaching, training, and using learning management systems (Canvas experience preferred) to develop and design quality courses
• Knowledge and experience in use and application of quality rubrics (Quality Matters, preferred) for effective online course design and delivery
• Experience in project management skills to plan, design, and review distance learning course design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, or a closely related field with online teaching experience required
• Master’s degree in Education or related field is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of instructional materials, online and hybrid courses, and distance learning based curriculum
• Teaching experience with online and hybrid courses strongly preferred
• Knowledgeable in effective pedagogy, learning theories, and instructional design with a focus on quality online course design and development
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff, in a courteous and helpful manner
• Knowledge and experience in using a wide variety of software and hardware tools related to authoring, courseware design, and web development for developing digital course materials
• Experience teaching, training, and using learning management systems (Canvas experience preferred) to develop and design quality courses
• Knowledge and experience in use and application of quality rubrics (Quality Matters, preferred) for effective online course design and delivery
• Experience in project management skills to plan, design, and review distance learning course design

Skills

• Ability to design high quality distance learning courses
• Digital design experience and ability to collaborate and use feedback to enhance design
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with faculty and staff in a thoughtful and helpful manner
• Project management skills to coordinate review process of distance learning courses and other initiatives related to course development and TLDE programming
• Knowledge and experience in use and application of quality rubrics (Quality Matters, preferred) for effective online course design and delivery
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and awareness of emerging educational trends in distance education
• Strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Six health insurance plan options, including one with no health insurance premiums
• Time off: Enjoy substantial vacation time
• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership
• Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities
• Retail Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options including a state retirement plan