Instructional Designer & EdTech Specialist

Coastal Alabama Community College; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Alabama Community College seeks an Instructional Designer & Technologist to advance online and hybrid learning across campuses. You will design courses, develop instructional materials, and support faculty with technology-enabled teaching.

Travel between Bay Minette and other campuses is expected; you will lead professional development, ensure ADA compliance, and help implement Canvas and associated tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with instructional design models. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.
• Demonstrated experience writing effective copy, instructional text, and/or video scripts. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.
• Demonstrated experience conducting professional development workshops. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional or training roadmaps for online and hybrid courses and programs.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
• Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product.
• Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.
• Design instructional aids for stand‑alone or instructor‑led classroom or online use.
• Maintain project documentation and electronic course development documentation.
• Support students, faculty, and staff via phone, email, and in person with instructional design and technology questions and issues.
• Use assistive technology and create instructional content that meets WCAG standards.
• Assist instructors and the Distance Education Department in developing ADA compliant course and training materials; monitor online course content for ADA compliance; troubleshoot issues with software and instructional materials as needed.
• Assist instructors with developing and documenting course activities and substantive interactions for DOE and SACSCOC requirements.
• Assist the Coordinator of Instructional Design and Technology with conducting professional development sessions in collaboration with the Professional Development Team, covering technologies such as Coastal Alabama’s learning management system (Canvas), Respondus Products, Honorlock, TurnItIn.com, Tutor.com, Microsoft Office 365, live conferencing tools (Skype for Business, BigBlueButton and Microsoft Teams), Bridge (professional development system for employees) and other educational technologies.
• Conduct training sessions through group and one‑on‑one sessions with live conferencing tools, such as: Skype for Business, BigBlueButton and Microsoft Teams.
• Travel to multiple campus locations to meet in person with faculty and staff for various training and professional development sessions.
• Assist with hybrid and online Master Template workshops and Master Template course design and maintenance.
• Represent the Distance Education Department on committees and in general to the campus community; participate in professional associations and seminars, as appropriate.
• Maintain a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Exhibit appropriate and satisfactory leadership with the College.
• Comply with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Provide responsible, adequate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership traits and skills in all aspects of the position.
• Communicate positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
• Ensure the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional design expertise

Professional development

Communication skills

ADA/compliance awareness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or Educational Technology

Tools

Canvas

Respondus

Honorlock

TurnItIn

Tutor.com

Microsoft Office 365

Skype for Business

BigBlueButton

Microsoft Teams

Bridge

Job description

Coastal Alabama Community College seeks an Instructional Designer & Technologist to advance online and hybrid learning across campuses. You will design courses, develop instructional materials, and support faculty with technology-enabled teaching.

Travel between Bay Minette and other campuses is expected; you will lead professional development, ensure ADA compliance, and help implement Canvas and associated tools.