Instructional Designer- Faculty Development

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Howard Community College is proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

HCC is recruiting for an Instructional Designer to support Faculty Development. This position requires coming to campus in Columbia, MD at least twice a week for in person engagement. The ideal candidate for this instructional designer position is a creative, self-starter who has designed and developed learning solutions in face-to-face and remote settings for higher education. We are a small, but dynamic team of designers and trainers hoping to add a client-focused, motivated professional to lead memorable, scalable, active professional development sessions and develop impactful, just-in-time training media. This is NOT a position with e-learning. This role focuses primarily on face-to-face instruction.

The incumbent will work independently (primarily remotely but on campus a minimum of two days per week) and as a member of the faculty development team to do the following: design and conduct face to face and remote instruction on best practices in pedagogy and the use of instructional technology tools; design and develop content and learning experiences for a variety of audiences and delivery methods (digital and instructor-led), including step-by-step directions for technology end users; develop media in Articulate Storyline 360 or Adobe Captivate; provide just-in-time support to faculty via chat; help faculty to diagnose/establish/remediate challenges to their instruction, and partner with them to address their goals.

Primary responsibilities of this position:

• Assists with the development, presentation and evaluation of innovative, responsive faculty development materials and events with an emphasis on active learning.
• Researches, organizes, creates and presents group and individualized faculty development sessions to support high-quality, current best practices in teaching and learning.
• Applies front end analyses including needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, learner characteristic assessment, environmental review, and instructional analysis; applies and modifies various instructional design models and instructional systems components to develop thorough instructional and learning systems and environments.
• Designs and provides faculty development activities, in service training and innovations, selection and construction of materials, and instructional uses of new technologies.
• Recommends procedures and assists in developing solutions for effective learning and instruction; explores and evaluates new technologies, materials, and techniques for their applicability to educational uses.
• Coaches faculty on the application of adult learning principles to online, remote and classroom delivery methods, training program design, development, and evaluation.

• Master's degree in Instructional Design/Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, or Teaching with minimum of 1 year on-the-job application with Instructional Design and curriculum development in a Higher Education setting
• Teaching experience in higher education (preferred)
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, both remotely and on-campus, and as a team member
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications and curriculum authoring software
• Prior experience with Learning Management Systems
• Instructional design knowledge and application with the ability to convert this into engaging learning experiences
• Ability to write strategic learning plans for curriculum
• Apply ADDIE principles to meet course goals and/or training objectives
• Design and development experience and experience with designing, developing, and delivering blended learning solutions
• Excellent analytic and evaluation skills
• Keep up with developments in area of expertise by participating in local professional association meetings, reading current journals, books, and magazine articles
• Competent and knowledgeable in the area of distance learning environments (e.g. Canvas and/or Blackboard)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and build strong relationships with a diverse group of users and support staff.
• Familiarity with computer related ADA requirements and ability to incorporate features to comply with Section 508.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

All employees must comply with college's COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirement, regardless of telework status. In instances where employees fail to comply, supervisors will be notified, as failure to comply is a violation of the employee code of conduct. Progressive disciplinary action will be taken, including verbal and written warnings, and up to and including suspension and termination.

Hours Per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule: M-F with occasional Saturdays and evenings to support faculty
Compensation: $56,295 plus excellent medical/dental and paid leave
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: 13 Full-time Temporary with Benefits (position funded through June 2023)

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible to work at HCC to include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please submit the following:

1. Completed Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full)
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Portfolio link (if available)

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