Part-Time Instructional Designer, MDC Online

About the position

The position involves assisting the Campus with the development of blended and web-enhanced courses in Blackboard, as well as creating instructional materials and faculty web pages. The role includes participation as a team member in the Student Success Center and providing support to tutors with instructional activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists faculty with the planning and development of web-based application tools to assist in the implementation of online courses
• Assesses needs of the faculty in terms of their knowledge and experience in using instructional technology
• Designs and implements faculty development activities that support the use of technology in their instructional activities
• Works with faculty in designing, developing, and evaluating their courses using instructional design principles
• Works with faculty in individual and group sessions to ensure curriculum improvements of targeted courses
• Recommends expenditures needed to support faculty development of online courses
• Performs support technology used to create online courses
• Collaborates with Campus leadership in gathering information for purchasing equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Technology or related field from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related work experience
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Possess excellent instructional design skills
• Possess exceptional skills in developing web courses in a web course environment
• Knowledge of learning management systems such as Blackboard, HTML, and other web technologies
• Knowledge of graphic editing software
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff