Instructional Designer

• Design, develop, and deliver faculty training at both campuses covering current technologies and instructional methods.

• Promote best practices through online modules, training, workshops, and support materials.

• Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and college information needs.

• Assist with the evaluation, selection, testing, and implementation of technologies that enhance teaching and learning both online and on-campus.

• Consults with faculty members to determine appropriate learning technologies and strategies for course delivery, learning design, and tool usage.

• Assist faculty with the development of instructional content to support face-to-face, online, and blended courses.

• Provide support for faculty integrating technology into their curriculum, including aligning technology and tools with learning outcomes and objectives.

• Assist faculty with quality course design and reviews.

• Stay current on the trends for emerging and new instructional technologies.

• Evaluate and recommend software/hardware related to distance education

• Facilitate the day-to-day implementation of initiatives and strategies of the QEP.

• Ensure QEP implementation is sustained through continuous input and participation from faculty, staff, students and College leadership.

• Prepare annual QEP reports and present findings to institutional stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with SACSCOC standards and develop the fifth-year report for submission to SACSCOC.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field, required.

• Minimum of one year of work experience in instructional design or technology-related field, required - in a higher education setting, preferred.

• Experience various learning management systems and other educational technologies, required.

• Experience with Quality Matters or other distance course review processed, preferred.

A complete application packet consists of the following: 

• a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form, 
• a current resume, and
• postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution's name, college degree, and degree date.

Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu.

Applications should be received by no later than Friday, May 31, 2024.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.   Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview.    The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.  

SALARY:  Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System's Salary Schedule E1-2 ($49,686 - $66,832).

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview.  256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.  Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).  E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest-Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.