Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer is the main contact for the faculty developing and maintaining online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses. Daily meetings and training with the faculty of the college, both full-time and adjunct, local and at a distance will be required. The college embraces an anywhere, anytime philosophy of course delivery and in doing so, maintains that those delivering instruction deserve anywhere, anytime support. The position also provides necessary support to the college community when utilizing the Learning Management System in professional development. Collaborates with the Assistant Director and Director of Online Learning. Manages course review process for quality assurance.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

1. Qualifications :

A. Educational Background : Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Instructional Design or related area required; Master’s Degree preferred.

B. Experience : Required: One year experience designing and developing instructor led, self-study, and web-based instruction preferably in a community college setting. Excellent interpersonal skills, especially written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning and various instructional design approaches and processes to instructional content. Demonstrated ability to identify users needs, analyze and logically organize complex technical information, and transform complex bodies of information into professionally designed, engaging and effective programs. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple, complex projects; strong project management and follow-up skills; strong ability to multi-task and continually prioritize changing project tasks/deliverables. Preferred: Knowledge of e-learning software such as Flash, Dreamweaver, Captivate, synchronous tools, and Photoshop. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in developing course materials in the Blackboard Learning Management System. Experience in testing and debugging e-learning modules for quality assurance.

3. Essential Functions

A. Provide instructional design consultation and project management for web-enhanced, hybrid, and fully online courses.

B. Conduct workshops, demonstrations, and individual trainings sessions for faculty, staff, and students.

C. Analyze course content for quality assurance in both delivery and engagement of material. Assure that courses meet quality assurance initiatives.

D. Work collaboratively with faculty to develop and implement an ongoing process to review and refresh courses on a regular basis.

E. Participate in instructional design professional development activities including those offered through Open SUNY COTE.

F. Attend all meetings as required, including all Open SUNY COTE Instructional Design meetings as scheduled.

G. Work with Information Technology staff members to integrate technology into courses and programs as requested, and to make improvements to enhance online course quality and support.

H. Perform any other duties necessary for the effective function of the department as assigned.

2. Benefits and salary range:

1. Competitive starting salary in the range of low $40's
2. NYS Retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program
3. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan with a 2% FLCC match
4. Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS
5. FSA
6. 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days and 13.5 holidays annually
7. FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
8. Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover letter

Applications will only be accepted online.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.