Instructional Designer (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District - Redwood City, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Redwood City, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer (Pool) position at the San Mateo County Community College District is a part-time, temporary role focused on providing pedagogical and educational technology support for various course formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. The ideal candidate will be committed to educational equity and will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance teaching and learning experiences for a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on consulting with faculty on course design, development, learning objectives, and teaching strategies.
• Present professional development training and learning opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Promote mastery of technology skills and pedagogy for successful online course delivery.
• Assess online courses to ensure effective contact between instructors and students.
• Maintain knowledge of copyright and accessibility compliance regulations for instructional materials.
• Implement innovative uses of technology and pedagogy to address diverse learning styles and accessibility guidelines.
• Create documentation and an inventory of resources for faculty support.
• Coordinate with counterparts at the District colleges and District Office.

Requirements

• Master's degree or above in instructional design/technology or educational technology, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of relevant experience in instructional design and technology, including familiarity with learning management systems.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Nice-to-haves

• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
• Willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to support diverse students.
• Experience with culturally responsive teaching in technology.

Benefits

• Participation in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Option to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.