Instructional Designer Technologist

Maricopa Community College District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Maricopa Community College District as an Instructional Designer / Technologist. Engage collaboratively with faculty to enhance teaching practices and coach on effective technology integration. This role is vital for providing professional development and ensuring quality learning experiences across various modalities.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Annual professional development funding

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• 4+ years of instructional design experience required.
• Ability to consult on course design and assessment.
• Experience with educational technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty on instructional design strategies.
• Develop professional development opportunities.
• Support online course design and assess quality.

Skills

Instructional design

Pedagogy

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in instructional design or related field

Tools

Canvas learning management system

Job description

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Work Calendar

12 Months

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.

With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Are you ready to join our talented, dynamic and support-centered team to make an impact? Are you passionate about student success and servingness? If so, this position is for you. Apply today and start your journey as the Instructional Designer / Technologist for Glendale Community College.

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Engagement (CTLE) provides Glendale Community College faculty opportunities for growth and the means to learn innovative teaching strategies for all instructional environments, and staff opportunities for connection and learning to be most effective in their work. Reporting to the Teaching and Learning Director, the incumbent is a vital member of the CTLE team who is passionate about learning, pedagogy, and technology. A key requirement of this position is instructional design knowledge and skills, as well as the ability to consult with faculty to ensure a high-quality learning experience for students. This includes assisting them in the design of courses, course templates, instructional modules, appropriate learning activities, and assessment techniques and tools. In addition, this position is responsible for creating and implementing professional development learning opportunities supporting best practices of teaching, learning, design, and assessment for all teaching modalities. In addition, this position helps provide regular support to faculty and staff around their learning, technology, and professional development needs in a variety of settings.

Essential Functions

25% - Consult and collaborate with faculty on pedagogically sound and effective use of instructional design strategies, web-based resources, multimedia technologies, assessment, AI tools, and instructional systems for course development and improvement using accepted in-person, hybrid and online design standards.

25% - Develop and lead professional development opportunities to promote faculty competencies in high-impact teaching practices, integrating and utilizing effective academic technologies, and emerging topics and innovation. Research emerging industry trends, instructional tools, relevant studies, and current data to guide and drive innovation in the department and college.

20% - Provide on-demand support for faculty and staff regarding their teaching, learning, and technology needs.

10% - Support online learning course design and review courses for their alignment with Quality Matters standards, with an emphasis on accessibility.

10% - Support faculty in their use of Canvas learning management system, related tools and LTIs (Learning Tool Integrations), and other academic technologies.

10% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in instructional design, training and development, educational technology or related field and four years of experience in instructional design and development, program and systems development and / or assessment and evaluation.

An equivalent combination the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum, and / or Instruction, or a closely related field.

B. Teaching experience in a K-12 and / or higher education setting.

C. Experience consulting with faculty on instructional design projects, pedagogies, and / or technologies to enhance learning environments.

D. Experience facilitating professional development learning opportunities regarding teaching, learning, and / or technology needs.

E. Experience supporting educational technology and / or a learning management system, such as Canvas.

F. Experience designing courses based on Quality Matters, universal design or other design frameworks.

G. Experience using learning theories, instructional design theory and / or academic assessment techniques.

Special Working Conditions

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.
• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving : http : / / www.maricopa.edu / legal / rmi / vehicle.htm#requirements
• Travel to campus during interview / selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• May be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month / year format (e.g., 09 / 07 to 10 / 11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and / or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled. First Review date : Monday, July 14, 2025. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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