FT Instructional Designer

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Nanticoke, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College is seeking an experienced instructional designer to lead the development and enhancement of courses across face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The role includes serving as the college’s LMS manager, overseeing configuration, integrations, and user support to ensure reliable access for students and faculty.

The candidate will collaborate with faculty to create accessible, engaging materials aligned with outcomes, develop training resources, and lead

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum & instruction, learning technologies, education or related field.
• Minimum three years in instructional design, curriculum development and faculty development, preferably in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional design consultation to faculty for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Serve as LMS manager: system admin, configuration, user support, integrations, troubleshooting and updates communications.
• Develop training materials: guides, tutorials, videos, and self-paced modules.
• Design and facilitate professional development on instructional tech, online pedagogy, accessibility, and AI in education.
• Support accreditation efforts by assisting with assessment planning, curriculum mapping and MSCHE documentation.

Skills

Curriculum development

Distance education

Project management

Communication skills

Instructional materials

Learning activities

Multimedia tools

Instructional software

Emerging ed tech

Accessibility standards

Education

Master’s Degree in Instructional Design/EDTech

Tools

LMS management

System administration

Testing/QA

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Legal Address - Nanticoke, PA 18634Salary Range: $58,351.00 Salary

Responsibilities

Provide instructional design consultation and support to faculty in the development, redesign, and continuous improvement of face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses; serve as the College’s Learning Management System (LMS) manager, including system administrator, configuration, user support, integrations, troubleshooting, testing, and communication of updates; collaborate with faculty to develop student centered, accessible, engaging, and academically rigorous instructional materials that align with course and program learning outcomes; develop training materials including instructional guides, tutorials, videos, online resources, and self-paced learning modules; design, coordinate, and facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty and staff related to instructional technologies, online pedagogy, assessment, accessibility, artificial intelligence, and emerging educational practices; support institutional accreditation initiatives by assisting faculty with assessment planning, curriculum mapping, learning outcomes assessment, and documentation related to Middles States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) requirements; coordinate and facilitate new course development and existing course review processes using established quality standards and instructional design best practices; assist faculty in developing measurable student learning outcomes, authentic assessments, competency mapping, and curriculum alignment; ensure online instructional materials comply with ADA, Section 504, Section 508, and WCAG accessibility standards and assist faculty in creating inclusive learning environments; participate in institutional committees and initiatives related to teaching, learning, assessment, instructional technology, accreditation, and student success.

Non‑Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the development and revision of instructional policies, procedures, and best practices related to instructional technology and online education; support grant initiatives, pilot projects, and institutional innovation efforts involving instructional technology and teaching excellence; develop institutional communications including newsletters, user guides, knowledge based articles, promotional materials, multimedia presentations, and instructional videos.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Learning Technologies, Education or a related field

Experience

• Three (3) years experience in instructional design, curriculum and course development and instruction, teaching and faculty development, educational technology implementation, learning management systems (LMS) or instructional technology support preferably in a higher education setting.

Skills

• Demonstrated skills in curriculum development, distance education technologies, and project management; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing while establishing good working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners; demonstrated ability to develop instructional materials, curriculum, assessments, and learning activities; ability to utilize multimedia, presentation, and instructional software; ability to stay current with emerging instructional technologies, artificial intelligence, and higher education best practices; knowledge of applying accessibility standards including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and 508, and Web Content Accessibilities Guidelines (WCAG).