Instructional Designer (two positions) (S03486)

Job Description

Montgomery College has an immediate need for two full-time Instructional Designers in the Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) in Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. These are bargaining, exempt, grade 31 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is eligible for telework up to 1 day(s) per week after successful completion of the initial employment probationary period.

Under supervision and/or direction, the Instructional Designer administers, advises, designs, develops, and provides educational or training services in formal education or training programs. The work typically involves performing duties in one or more of the following functional categories: occupational analysis, instructional design, instructional/training materials development, training aids and devices, instructional services, instructional/training program evaluation, staff and faculty development, tests, and measurement, and instructional/training program administration. The work involves extensive planning, organizing, and analyzing accumulated data and information; and considerable coordination and integration of the work with other functional activities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Designs, develops, and delivers professional development opportunities and instructional materials.
• Works collaboratively in project teams to plan and implement workshops, conferences, events, and other initiatives.
• Contributes to publications such as the E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) newsletter, website, or college publications.
• Builds relationships with faculty through outreach and serves as a point of contact for faculty with instructional design questions.
• Consults and collaborates with faculty or departments to assess teaching and learning needs; research educational best practices, instructional resources, and/or instructional technologies; and generate instructional and/or technological solutions.
• Applies best practices of instructional design and adult learning theory.
• Maintains currency in best practices in higher education teaching and learning and/or technology
• Collaborates with faculty and staff in support of college-wide initiatives.
• Organizes resources and tools to support the implementation of college-wide initiatives.
• Participates in committees as a representative of ELITE.

Required Qualifications:

• Master Degree in curriculum development, instructional design, adult education, human resources development, or a relevant field.
• Five years of experience in learning and/or organizational development in higher education, designing and developing learning objectives and e-learning environments, and evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of instructional design theory, principles, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of adult learning theory and principles and of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs; of curriculum and program development; of project management and research principles; of training standards and techniques; of instructional technologies including online course design and course management systems.
• Skill in oral and written communication including interpersonal relations.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in problem-solving, needs assessment, organization, and multitasking.
• Skill in facilitating and presenting instructional materials.
• Ability to anticipate needs, manage conflict; work with diverse populations with diverse needs; build coalitions; and secure resources.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of experience assessing, designing, developing, and delivering instruction incorporating theory and skill-building practice.

Hiring Range $74,445 - 96,768 annually.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.
  
  
• Participation in a retirement plan.
  
  

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

Closing DateOpen Until Filled