Instructional Designer

MiraCosta College

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Type of Assignment: Classified/Staff

Assignment Category: Regular Position

Position Details:

One regular, full-time position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, on the Oceanside campus. The anticipated work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.

IMPORTANT: MiraCosta College requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to promote a safe and healthful workplace for employees and to promote the health and safety of our campus community. Unvaccinated employees are at greater risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 within the workplace and to the college community that depends on college programs and services. As of August 23, 2021, all employees must submit proof of vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. For more information, please visit https://www.miracosta.edu/covid/covid-vaccination-requirements.html

Salary Range: 30

Compensation: Starting at $6,969.92 per month (range 30, step 1) on the 2021-2022 classified salary schedule.

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

Benefits:

A full benefits package which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents; $100,000 employee life insurance; other optional coverages; and membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

Position Term in Months: $Term

Application Procedure:

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number. The submission deadline for the first screening of applications is 11:59 pm on Friday, July 9, 2021.

1. Application on which you list all relevant experience.

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.

3. A cover letter addressed to the “Screening and Interview Committee” specifically describing how your experience aligns with the Essential Duties and Desirable Qualifications.

4. Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated in this job posting. Unofficial or legible photocopies are acceptable. If a degree(s) was earned, the transcripts must state that the degree was awarded. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.

If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. To view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, go to https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=6. Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

The screening and interview committee will review application materials for up to three to four weeks following the closing date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected for interview will be notified by e-mail once interview candidates have been scheduled.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) proof of being fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 or requesting and receiving approval for a medical or religious exemption; 2) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; 3) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 4) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 5) fingerprint clearance; and 6) approval by the Board of Trustees.

*Individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (e.g. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson [J&J/Janssen).

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Basic Function:

Under direction, perform instructional design work; work closely with faculty and instructional staff to review and enhance course design that incorporates appropriate instructional delivery methods and learning technology solutions; and perform other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Conduct needs assessment, development, design, and evaluation of instructional tools and materials in collaboration with faculty, departments, and other campus leaders.

2. Provide instructional design training, guidance, assistance, and technical support to faculty with an emphasis on online course development and technology integration. Work with faculty to review online courses and provide actionable feedback to enhance student success.

3. Design and conduct faculty development workshops, independently and in collaboration with others, in-person and online, on instructional design and various instructional technologies.

4. Develop training and resources for equity-minded course design; advise individual faculty, departments, and other small groups on equity-minded online and technology-enhanced teaching.

5. Help faculty to investigate, adopt, and redesign courses around Open Educational Resources (OER) and other Zero Textbook Cost materials, independently and in collaboration with others.

6. Collaborate with student support leaders and staff to enhance design and delivery of online support services. Provide resources and guidance to enable faculty to effectively integrate support services within courses.

7. Maintain current knowledge of instructional design and effective teaching strategies with an emphasis on multimedia, interactive and online technologies for synchronous and asynchronous instruction, and equity-minded pedagogical practices.

8. Gather, analyze, and present data that illustrate course design and instructional practices, inform training and support priorities and enhancements, and provide insights to support student success.

9. Provide training, guidance, assistance, and technical support to faculty in the remediation of materials and courses to ensure accessibility compliance, independently and in collaboration with others.

Other Duties:

1. Attend various meetings and participate on committees as required.

2. Engage in ongoing professional development and involvement in professional organizations.

3. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

1. Demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate instructional design methodologies and emerging technologies in instructional settings. 2. Proficiency in learning management systems and related software and applications. Ability to quickly acquire proficiency with new and emerging technologies. 3. Knowledge of course design processes and standards, instructional techniques, and appropriate evaluation methods for face-to-face, hybrid and online courses. 4. Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations [including OSHA rules and regulations if applicable]. 5. Knowledge of applicable sections of the state education code, Title 5, federal distance education regulations, accessibility guidelines, and copyright laws.

Ability To:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 2. Ability to effectively coach faculty in maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and in adopting effective practices for technology-enhanced course design and teaching. 3. Ability to collaborate with others to design, develop, and deliver effective faculty support programs, workshops, and resources. 4. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and effectively complete work both independently and collaboratively. 5. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.

Education & Experience:

To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional technology and design or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience working in an educational setting in instructional design and development.

NOTE: For work experience, one “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Two years of demonstrated effectiveness in instructional design in higher education and, preferably, at a California community college.

2. Equity-minded higher education teaching experience in an online or hybrid modality.

3. Demonstrated ability to close equity gaps in the design of the online teaching and learning environment.

4. Ability to collaborate with a diverse campus community of students and employees.

Licenses & Other Requirements:

A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district’s vehicle insurance program.

Physical Effort:

The physical efforts described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; ability to travel to various locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.

Emotional Effort:

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; ability to work effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

Working Conditions:

Primarily business office environment; subject to frequent public contact and interruption; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion; may work at any district location or authorized facility with occasional evenings and/or weekends on an as-needed basis. Occasional local travel may be requested.

Posting Number: S_20/21_053_P

Human Resources Contact Information: jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

First Screening Date: The submission deadline for the first screening of applications is Friday, July 9, 2021. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

About MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College is one of California's 115 public community colleges. The district operates two campus sites and two centers, and offers a robust online education program. Situated between San Diego and Los Angeles, MiraCosta College benefits from multicultural influences and cultural opportunities. Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more details, please visit our website at https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/board-of-trustees/_docs/3400BP-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion.pdf

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