Instructional Designer and Professional Development Coordinator

General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals.

Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts’ commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Services or designee, the Instructional Designer and Professional Development Coordinator will:

• Develop, coordinate, and refine new faculty mentoring program, onboarding, workshops, and support systems on a regular basis.
• Engage in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Create, promote, and lead professional development training opportunities related to instructional design, including but not limited to student-centered instruction, Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, pedagogy, technology, and equitable practices in all modalities of instruction.
• Apply current principles of instructional design, learning theories, WCAG, and ADA guidelines to support faculty in the creation of course shells and course materials that align with learning objectives and institutional goals.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to plan, design, document, develop, and test new and revised courses that integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Facilitate and support faculty adoption of OER/ZTC course materials emphasizing accessibility, copyright compliance, and other legal standards for course content and materials.
• Attend Educational Technology Committee, Distance Education Committee, Faculty Enrichment Committee, and Instructional Council in an advisory capacity.
• Collaborate with Faculty Enrichment Chairs and other representative stakeholders to support enrichment opportunities for professional development.
• Manage assigned budgets and ensure compliance with related regulations.
• Provide regular instructional consultation/office hours to promote effective course design.
• Attend relevant conferences, trainings, and seminars to maintain a current knowledge base.
• Research and pursue grant opportunities for instructional and professional development programs.
• Design and produce materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Assignment requires 35 hours per week on campus presence, 175 duty days per calendar year. Assignment will include coordination and possible evening hours on all of the Sequoias Community College District campuses. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of additional committee assignments is encouraged.

Other responsibilities include maintenance of office hours, participation in department and/or division responsibilities, and the willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, which is respectful of diversity Districtwide.

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