Instructional Designer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Instructional Designer - Faculty Services and Academics

(Exempt, 12 months)

Opening Date: March 1, 2024

Review Date: Every two weeks

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: Lummi Main Campus

Salary: $45,000-$57,200 DOE

This position is funded by the COVID-19 CARES Act. The Admin Team approved this position based on all students utilizing distance modality courses during the pandemic. Students need additional support during this time to learn and manage new software, communicate with instructors and advisors, and improve faculty’s e-Learning experience.

The salary placement upon hire will be based on the selected candidate’s education and relevant work experience as outlined in the job announcement and the established salary schedule for the classification of the position to be filled. This position is contracted annually; contracts will be reevaluated at the end of the academic year.

SCOPE OF WORK

This position is responsible for implementing outreach, problem solving and developing instructional materials focused on students related to e-Learning platforms, in concert with advisors, academic staff, the Distance Learning Department, Dean, Site Coordinators, and Information Services. This position will be involved in physical and digital orientation, testing and any capacity where students require instruction on software such as Canvas, Zoom, Panopto and other tools.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

E-Learning

1. Help assess accessibility and quality of student outreach in distance classes and online content.

2. Help assess the quality of courses and instruction.

3. Perform student outreach to ensure students have a positive e-Learning experience.

4. Serve as liaison between students and faculty to communicate student concerns regarding e-Learning instruction.

5. Hold regular workshops via video conferencing, both at the sites and at the Lummi main campus, to help promote student and advisor literacy with e-Learning pedagogy and platforms.

6. Attend conferences including Instruction in conjunction with E-Learning Coordinator and other NWIC personnel.

Technology

1. Assist in providing training in classroom technology when relevant to Distance Learning, i.e., ITV Videoconferencing and Zoom.

2. Assist in transport of and training on Distance-Learning related material back and forth to extended sites.

3. Travel twice per quarter, at minimum, to Lummi and extended sites for orientation, attend online orientations, and work with new students at orientation.

4. Perform relevant administrative duties within Canvas.

Other

1. Assist with the development of grants where appropriate.

2. Assist with testing new students and developing NWIC assessment testing in a distance modality.

3. Serve on the Technology Committee with E-Learning Coordinator and faculty.

4. Attend advisor and Distance Learning department meetings.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform the position successfully:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, education or other relevant field.

Demonstrated work experience in higher education or current teaching experience in online and distance learning modalities.

Experience assisting students in distance education, in hybrid or asynchronous modalities.

Experience creating and editing informational video content.

Experience integrating technology into coursework and a knowledge base of Learning Management Systems and current web-based instructional technology and design.

Knowledge of course management software.

Ability to perform frequent travel to extended sites in Washington and Idaho and attend conferences.

Preferred Requirements

Master’s degree with experience in educational technology, instructional design, student advising or related field.

Experience teaching with the Canvas Learning Management System.

Experience teaching with and using Zoom Videoconferencing Systems.

Experience building and editing video content in Panopto Video.

Other Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully.

Proven ability to work in a team environment to achieve strategic and departmental goals.

Experience with first-generation, limited income, ethnically diverse individuals or college students and groups and/or persons with disabilities

Experience working with Native Americans in a tribal college or in the community.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Learning Management Systems principles, video conferencing and video building/editing with a focus on Canvas, Zoom and Panopto, as well as other knowledge of blog design and instructional technology.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals should submit the following application materials directly to the NWIC Human Resources Office only.

1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the position qualifications.

2. NWIC Application

3. NWIC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) form

4. Current and complete professional resume

5. Copies of college transcripts (can submit unofficial copies at time of application)

6. Three letters of recommendation from people who are not members of your immediate family, who have firsthand knowledge of your qualifications for the position.

7. If applicable to the position, provide copies of certificates/licenses/credentials.