Instructional Designer New

$50,680 - $68,169/Yr

Alabama Community College System - Gadsden, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Gadsden, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at Gadsden State Community College is responsible for designing and developing training and educational experiences for faculty. The role focuses on enhancing the learning process by integrating effective instructional practices and technologies, ensuring that courses are engaging and accessible for students. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty to create online, hybrid, and blended courses, support multimedia integration, and provide training on educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to design and develop online, hybrid, and blended courses, ensuring alignment with instructional best practices and accessibility standards.
• Support the integration of multimedia elements into courses, utilizing educational technologies and authoring tools.
• Conduct needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation to ensure effective instructional design.
• Assist with quality assurance processes for online courses and instructional materials.
• Work closely with library personnel and teaching faculty to incorporate digital library materials into the College's courses.
• Collaborate with the College's 'Orientation to College' instructor to design and implement engaging learning resources.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students in the creation, recording, and editing of digital instructional content.
• Maintain inventory of audiovisual and duplication materials, equipment, and supplies, and manage the loan of technology and materials to instructors.
• Operate a variety of media equipment and computer systems to support the creation of digital media in various formats.
• Provide technical support to faculty and students on the use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and educational technologies.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and professional development programs on instructional technology tools and effective teaching practices.
• Promote the expanded use of LMS tools and other technologies in the online learning environment.
• Serve as a liaison between academic divisions and the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) and libraries to coordinate training and identify technological needs.
• Work closely with the Director of Distance Education, Faculty Development, and Learning Resources to support faculty development initiatives and outreach activities.
• Assist with marketing and promotional materials for TLC and library activities and participate in outreach functions as needed.
• Coordinate with various departments to plan, develop, and implement professional development and training sessions.
• Document and organize essential data related to training sessions, technology use, and course development projects.
• Proctor exams for distance education students and assist with test administration processes.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of the Alabama Community College System and the College.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Experience with instructional design, curriculum development, or related field in higher education preferred.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.
• Experience in online course development for online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
• Familiarity with multimedia authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia) and instructional video/lecture capture systems.
• Experience conducting needs analysis and providing faculty training or professional development (preferred).
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and best practices for online learning.
• Proficiency in educational technology tools, including video editing software, graphic design tools, and collaboration platforms.
• Project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to evaluate and assess the quality and effectiveness of instructional materials.
• Ability to design accessible courses in compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, Section 508).
• Problem-solving abilities and flexibility to adapt to changing technologies and instructional needs.
• Creativity and innovation in designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement