Instructional Design Specialist

Instructional Design Specialist

Volunteer State Community College

Position Summary:
The role of Instructional Design Specialist is to a) provide instructional design expertise in the development, support, and evaluation of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses and b) to assist faculty, staff, and students with use of software and identified IT operational systems of Distance Learning and other college technologies. This involves working with faculty to design, develop, create, and evaluate high quality courses that incorporate best practices in andragogy, heutagogy, and the use of digital content. The Instructional Designer primarily serves as a consultant to help faculty with course design, teaching/learning strategies, assessment, technology, and instructional development projects.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Course Design & Evaluation

1. Provide expertise in instructional planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of distance learning courses.

2. Serve as project manager for the distance learning master course review cycle, which includes leading course evaluation teams, providing team training and support, and related duties.

3. Systematically evaluate distance learning courses using the approved Vol State distance learning course standards and according to best practices in higher education.

4. Provide feedback and recommendations to faculty in both written and verbal formats for the improvement of course design.

5. Research and evaluate technologies and course materials for accessible design and appropriate use in distance education. Communicate with faculty how these resources can be used in their distance education courses, and assist with integrating the materials into online courses.

6. Assist faculty with the improvement of instructional strategies, development of course materials and assessment techniques, and appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices.

7. Make recommendations to faculty for improving accessibility of course material. Assist faculty with complying with accessibility requirements.

Learning Management System (LMS) Administration.

1. The two Instructional Design Specialists will share responsibility for administration of the college’s LMS. (Allows for cross-training to providing greater reliability and redundancy for mission-critical component of the institution.)

2. Troubleshoot and resolve system problems in collaboration with VSCC IT, TBR system administration, and third-party product vendors.

3. Communicate in a timely manner with students, faculty, staff, and team members about technology updates and related information using a variety of communication tools, such as email, phone, and social media.

Training & Support

1. Lead and coordinate training efforts within Distributed Education.

2. Train faculty and staff on technical and pedagogical skills needed for developing and delivering engaging and interactive distance learning courses.

3. Serve as the primary course management system administrator for VSCC. Troubleshoot system problems in collaboration with VSCC IT and TBR system administration.

4. Provide technical assessment and evaluation of new and emerging instructional and assistive technologies. Make recommendations for educational use of those as appropriate to faculty, staff, and students.

5. Train faculty and staff on universal design principles and techniques, including how to design and deliver ADA accessible courses.

6. Create documentation and instructional materials (print, web, and video formats) to support faculty, staff, and students in use of the course management system and other instructional technologies and distance learning processes.

Other

1. Coordinates instructional design projects from inception to completion and documents, tracks, analyzes, and reports project findings to the department director.

2. Remain current with regard to department initiatives such as educational technology, faculty development, universal design for learning, and distance learning.

3. Serve as a resource for faculty who wish to enhance their courses through web accessible digital media, web pages, articles, and current technology.

4. Work in concert with Student Services to provide student preparation/support for online learning.

5. Assist with the maintenance of departmental records and electronic files, such as help ticket tracking.

6. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related academic discipline.

Minimum 3 years of experience in instructional design, educational technology, distance learning or related field, preferably within higher education.

Experience with training, staff development and/or teaching.

Experience with using and supporting course management systems. VSCC currently uses Desire2Learn (D2L) as our CMS provider.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related academic discipline.

Online teaching experience or experience as an online learner.

Experience creating training documentation and materials.

Knowledge of ADA accessibility guidelines for technologies, web tools, and online content.

Diverse support background in software technologies, such as Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of instructional technologies and strategies.

Proficiency in web authoring tools, e.g., HTML and CSS.

Solid understanding of teaching and learning principles in relationship to adult learners.

Solid understanding of universal design for learning (UDL).

Demonstrated written, verbal, and presentation skills. Able to effectively convey complex educational and technical concepts.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to prioritize work and multitask.

Ability to evaluate situations and make sound decisions.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information.

Able to react to change productively.

Pay Rate: $40,200 - $47,738 annual salary depending on experience

Posting Date: 08/10/2017

Closing Date:

Open until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Type of Appointment: Fiscal

FLSA Status:Exempt

Employment Category: Administrative / Professional

Location: Volunteer State Community College (Gallatin)

Posting Number: 005896

To apply, visit: https://jobs.tbr.edu/postings/20936

Volunteer State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by TBR.





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