Instructional Designer, Distance Learning - Rocklin, CA

The Instructional Designer works collaboratively with the Distance Learning Faculty Coordinator to provide

training, development and support for instructional technologies. Assists faculty as they incorporate

instructional technologies into their pedagogy and promotes the effective use of technology in teaching and

learning. Provides one-on-one instructional design consultation for faculty in order to promote effective course

design and selection of appropriate instructional tools. Provides support to faculty in implementing outcomes

assessment and accessibility requirements in the context of best practices for online courses/pedagogy.

Conducts workshops and group trainings for faculty who wish to utilize academic technologies for instruction

across all teaching modalities. Monitors emerging trends and technologies in the fields of instructional design

and educational technology, as well as best practices in e-learning. Functions as the technology resource in this

area for the College.

EXAMPLES OF FUNCTIONS AND TASKS

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the

 

listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business

needs and changing business practices.

 

 

1. Works collaboratively with faculty and others in creating new online or hybrid courses/programs to

increase student retention and success rates; recommend technical and pedagogical solutions as well as

best practices that will serve desired course learning outcomes.

2. Provides expert consultation to faculty in instructional design theory, as well as ongoing support to faculty

in course design and appropriate selection of instructional tools.

3. Works with and instructs faculty in applying accessibility and usability standards, requirements, and laws

in course design to ensure that all instructional technologies used to support learning are universally

accessible.

4. Provides assistance and ongoing support to faculty for the development and/or redesigning of online

course content that is 508 compliant/universally accessible.

5. Designs, develops and implements graphical interfaces, learning objects, animations, and/or images for

educational activities. Builds custom learning objects to address course-specific needs, and creates

reusable learning objects, templates, and other course material that meet a broad range of instructional

needs.

6. Presents, designs and develops resources and programs to inform and educate faculty and staff of trends

in instructional technologies, methods for appropriate, compliant and effective uses of technology in

teaching, and specialized tools for the applications.

7. Researches and monitors developments in emerging instructional and multimedia technologies and

recommends implementation of new technologies.

8. Develops processes that provide effective support for faculty using educational technology systems,

software, tools and products to improve student outcomes and success.

9. Advises faculty on online software and tools. Trains faculty in the use of these tools.

10. Develops and curates a collection of current training materials in the field of instructional design to be

used by faculty and staff.

11. Performs related duties as required.

 

SIERRA COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

5000 Rocklin Road Position No: 1617-41

Rocklin CA 95677 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21, 2017

(916) 660-7106 www.sierracollege.edu

 

QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned

 

within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

 

Knowledge of and/or ability to:

 

 Distance learning best practices

 Online teaching and learning and learning management systems, preferably Canvas

 Current and emerging trends in instructional design and instructional technologies

 Designing universally accessible (508 compliant) online courses

 Developing training programs in support of appropriate instructional design principles

 Instructional design theories and pedagogical methods

 Work closely with faculty in support of their needs for course design and the incorporation of

 

instructional technologies into their pedagogy

 

 Intellectual property rights in the electronic domain

 Community College course design and desired student outcomes

 Work effectively in group settings as well as one on one

 Work successfully with people at varied technical abilities

 Work collaboratively

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the

required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

 

 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in educational technology,

instructional design or a related discipline or equivalent experience, which would include at least two

years of instructional design work in an educational setting.

 

 Master’s degree in educational technology, instructional design or a related discipline is preferred, but

 

 

not required.

 

Experience:

 

 

 At least one year of experience working in a distance learning department on instructional design or

 

 

related experience with current instructional course design.

 

 Experience using instructional technologies for design and development of courses.

 Excellent oral and written skills.

 Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional design tools and software.

 Experience working with people at different skill levels and fluency with technology.

 Experience implementing training workshops and courses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT - The conditions herein are representative of those that must

 

 

 

be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

 

 

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand

 

 

or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift,

carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive

hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to

exchange information.

 

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens

 

and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

 

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

 

 

COMPENSATION

 

Salary & Benefits: $28.24 hour, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Current work hours are subject to

change in accordance with pertinent provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Family coverage health,

dental and vision insurance, P.E.R.S. retirement system, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation,

and holidays as provided according to District policy.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 

Candidates must submit a Sierra College Online Application available at:

 

https://sierracollege.hiretouch.com/

 

 

SIERRA COLLEGE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

(U BUILDING)

5000 ROCKLIN ROAD

ROCKLIN, CA 95677

(916) 660-7106 / hr@sierracollege.edu

EEO EMPLOYER

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by the Sierra College Human Resources Department no later than

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2017. LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Cover

 

 

letters and resumes are not required but may be included if applicant so desires. Please note that letters of reference

may be utilized during the reference checking process, but will not be provided to the hiring committee.

 

TRAVEL EXPENSES BORNE BY THE CANDIDATE

 

 

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities

should contact The Sierra College Human Resources Department at 660-7106.

 

 

Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the

District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

 

*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a

multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift

assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be

subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and

all positions at any time.

 

 

Sierra College is located off Rocklin Road and El Don Drive. As you travel up Freeway 80 East towards Reno, turn right at the Rocklin

Road exit. If you are traveling west towards Sacramento, turn left and go under the freeway. The college is approximately 1/4 mile from

the freeway on the left.

 

Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the achievement of diversity among its

faculty, staff and students. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications to develop a workforce that is

welcoming to men, women, persons with disabilities and individuals from all ethnic and other groups to ensure the district provides an

inclusive educational and employment environment.

 

 

 

 

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