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Anne Arundel Community College

Instructional Specialist- Contract with Benefits

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Maryland, United States, 21012


Title:

Instructional Specialist - Contract with Benefits

Department:

Health Sciences

Campus Location:

Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range:

$91,463

Work Mode:

This position requires some regular in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations, depending on business needs of the office.

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

12 month full-time staff

Position Type:

Full-Time Staff, Exempt

Position Summary:

The Instructional Specialist will provide expertise and knowledge on various pedagogical approaches and best practices to support the online and hybrid course delivery in the Nursing program. The Instructional Specialist will collaborate with the Assistant Dean Nursing (ADNur) and department faculty to design innovative efforts in the development and delivery of high-quality online virtual experiences, ensuring that appropriate and equity-based curriculum content and clinical teaching, retention, and completion benchmarks are met in accordance with program learning outcomes and accreditation standards. The Instructional Specialist may also collaborate with nursing faculty on ideas and content to drive the development of interactive activities/games, simulations, and self-assessments that support the learning objectives. The Instructional Specialist will work with the Instructional Design, Engagement and Accessibility Lab (IDEA Lab) to ensure that course designs and online activities are delivered according to the Division of Learning standards.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its administrators, faculty, and staff members. The School of Health Sciences in the Division of Learning seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Works collaboratively with Nursing subject matter experts to develop and guide instructional design projects both in the classroom and virtually.Works with faculty and IDEA Lab to revise online content, student-centered activities, and course examinations that support the changes.Provides expertise to faculty on evaluating and providing feedback relating to online courses through Canvas, including recommending best practices, instructional strategies, and application of quality assurance guidelines for online learning and instruction.Assists in the direct integration of technology into the course curricula, extra-curricular, and co-curricular learning of the Nursing program and the Division of Learning.Assists in uploading and formatting educational material within Canvas.Represents the Nursing program on College Committees as appropriate.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:Two to three years of relevant experience in instructional design.A bachelor's degree or completion of a specialized certification program in health and/or health technology.Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management software.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Must work independently and be able to prioritize work duties and responsibilities.Demonstrated ability to work collegiately with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students on a regular basis.Ability to travel to a variety of clinical agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:Two to three years of experience teaching in a two-year community college.Advanced certifications in Instructional Design.

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