Instructional Designer

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Houston Community College seeks an Instructional Designer to support faculty and teams in applying instructional and interface design to online, hybrid, and in-person courses. The role coordinates with Master Course Development to design and produce high-quality courses across modalities.

You will lead multimedia teams, provide design assistance, develop varied learning materials, and deliver workshops on instructional technologies.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; relevant certification may be considered.
• Associate's degree with 4 years of related training may substitute for the degree requirement.
• At least 1 year of directly job-related experience with operating systems.
• Experience with instructional design in higher education is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and lead multimedia and Master Course Development teams for online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses.
• Provide instructional design support and assist faculty with course design and delivery methods.
• Design and develop learning materials across formats (print, graphics, multimedia).
• Develop and deliver workshops to faculty on instructional technologies and best practices.
• Research trends in educational methods and ADA web compliance; participate in tech purchases.

Conhecimentos

MS Office Programs

Course Management Systems

Instructional Technology Applications

Instructional Design Theory

Research Instructional Technologies

Project Management

Formação

Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design/Instructional Technology or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Associate's Degree + 4 years related training

1 year related experience with operating systems

Higher ed/instructional design experience preferred

Ferramentas

Learning Management Systems

Descrição da vaga

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer provides assistance and training to faculty and team members in the application of instructional and interface design of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. Coordinates and collaborates with Master Course Development teams to design and produce quality courses in all modalities.

Essential Functions

• Direct the work and provides leadership to the multimedia, Master Course Development teams and some part-time employees. Coordinate with Master Course Developer to design and produce quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses and training materials.
• Provide assistance to team members and faculty with instructional and interface design. Assist faculty in the selection of electronic delivery methods, use of instructional software and effective uses of multimedia. Provide troubleshooting assistance on course design problems.
• Design and produce learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, and multimedia to support teaching and learning, and College information needs.
• Design, develop and deliver workshops and online training to faculty in the use of instructional technologies and educational best practices. Offer special session/training to faculty upon department request for select or new software or technologies and pedagogical strategies.
• Research innovative and latest trends on educational best practices, instructional resources and technologies and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning, and to assist faculty in the development of new teaching methods.
• Research, recommend and participate in decision-making for the purchase of or transition to new software and technology. Keep current with instructional design and ADA web compliance issues.
• Participate in training and developmental activities and seminars, as required.
• May provide program level support to include working with Deans, instructional leaders and faculty.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology or related field required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Associate's Degree plus 4 years of formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed may be considered in lieu of required degree
• 1 year of directly job-related experience working with various operating systems required
• Experience with instructional design, teaching in an institution of higher education or a community college preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Course Management Systems
• Instructional Technology Applications
• Instructional Design Theory and Practices
• Research Instructional Technologies
• Project Management Principles

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX.

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