Salt Lake Community College
Instructional Designer 2
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Under the guidance of the Director of Technical Education & Workforce Training Outcomes, the Instructional Designer 2 role involves the comprehensive design, development, and implementation of curriculum for various workforce training programs. This position will focus on the creation and launch of new courses, programs, and accompanying instructional materials with active participation in the curriculum development process. This position coordinates with the eLearning department at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) to ensure that instructional content adheres to college standards and effectively utilizes technology to enhance learning.
This position leads subject matter experts (SMEs), program managers, coordinators, and instructors in developing course descriptions and aligning content with specified learning outcomes. This position provides training for SMEs and instructors on effective use of Canvas and Zoom, focusing on best practices for lesson engagement, pacing, and assessment. This position designs new courses and updates existing ones to maintain high standards of interactive and effective instruction that align with course outcomes and industry standards.
Collaborates with the Assistant Vice President and Director to expand the educational capabilities of program managers, coordinators, and instructors in adopting and implementing educational best practices, including adult learning theory. This role demands a proactive approach to ensuring that all instructional materials and methods are of the highest quality and meet the evolving needs of technology-enabled learning environments.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Design effective, quality instruction for technology-enabled learning environments for delivery on the institution’s platform(s).
Create appropriate assets and evaluation tools from content identified by subject matter experts.
Produce course design documents that are based on sound instructional design principles and communicate the vision of the course to stakeholders.
Work closely with faculty, staff, administrators, industry, and community members to design and develop offerings consistent with the division’s goals and as assigned by the Director of Technical Education & Workforce Training Outcomes.
Ensure the instructional design quality of the courses developed.
Support creation of instructional materials for program offerings.
Provide leadership to the division, influencing the technology-enabled instruction towards best practices and positive student outcomes.
Lead division in coordination and standardization of online and blended instructional delivery.
Recommend innovative approaches and strategies to solve instructional problems as well as achieve course enhancements.
Conduct usability studies and needs assessments, as necessary.
Comply with institution’s platform requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or a related field.
Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience designing instructional materials for technology-enabled learning environments.
OR
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or a related field.
Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience designing instructional materials for technology-enabled learning environments.
Trade off 2:1 in experience/education requirement. Part-time experience may be considered on a prorated basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience.
Experience with Articulate 360, Canvas, and Zoom.
Experience with webinar administration, editing audio, and video recordings.
Experience with social network systems and activities.
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite platforms.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of instructional design, web design, and adult learning theory.
Ability to provide engaging design recommendations and implementation.
Ability to technically write.
Ability to learn and follow college policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to conduct online research.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple aspects of a large project.
Ability to innovate and problem solve.
Computer skills proficient to use programs such as: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Canvas. Proficiency with PC and Mac.
Ability to design creative, instructionally sound training solutions within budget and timeline constraints.
Ability to communicate professionally with subject matter experts and project team.
Knowledge and ability to use web-based authoring tools.
Excellent communication, sound judgment, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Special InstructionsPlease submit:
Cover letter
Resume
Professional instructional design sample
SLCC HighlightsSalt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA ExemptSLCC InformationSalt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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This position leads subject matter experts (SMEs), program managers, coordinators, and instructors in developing course descriptions and aligning content with specified learning outcomes. This position provides training for SMEs and instructors on effective use of Canvas and Zoom, focusing on best practices for lesson engagement, pacing, and assessment. This position designs new courses and updates existing ones to maintain high standards of interactive and effective instruction that align with course outcomes and industry standards.
Collaborates with the Assistant Vice President and Director to expand the educational capabilities of program managers, coordinators, and instructors in adopting and implementing educational best practices, including adult learning theory. This role demands a proactive approach to ensuring that all instructional materials and methods are of the highest quality and meet the evolving needs of technology-enabled learning environments.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Design effective, quality instruction for technology-enabled learning environments for delivery on the institution’s platform(s).
Create appropriate assets and evaluation tools from content identified by subject matter experts.
Produce course design documents that are based on sound instructional design principles and communicate the vision of the course to stakeholders.
Work closely with faculty, staff, administrators, industry, and community members to design and develop offerings consistent with the division’s goals and as assigned by the Director of Technical Education & Workforce Training Outcomes.
Ensure the instructional design quality of the courses developed.
Support creation of instructional materials for program offerings.
Provide leadership to the division, influencing the technology-enabled instruction towards best practices and positive student outcomes.
Lead division in coordination and standardization of online and blended instructional delivery.
Recommend innovative approaches and strategies to solve instructional problems as well as achieve course enhancements.
Conduct usability studies and needs assessments, as necessary.
Comply with institution’s platform requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or a related field.
Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience designing instructional materials for technology-enabled learning environments.
OR
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or a related field.
Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience designing instructional materials for technology-enabled learning environments.
Trade off 2:1 in experience/education requirement. Part-time experience may be considered on a prorated basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Project management experience.
Experience with Articulate 360, Canvas, and Zoom.
Experience with webinar administration, editing audio, and video recordings.
Experience with social network systems and activities.
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite platforms.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of instructional design, web design, and adult learning theory.
Ability to provide engaging design recommendations and implementation.
Ability to technically write.
Ability to learn and follow college policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to conduct online research.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple aspects of a large project.
Ability to innovate and problem solve.
Computer skills proficient to use programs such as: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Canvas. Proficiency with PC and Mac.
Ability to design creative, instructionally sound training solutions within budget and timeline constraints.
Ability to communicate professionally with subject matter experts and project team.
Knowledge and ability to use web-based authoring tools.
Excellent communication, sound judgment, and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Special InstructionsPlease submit:
Cover letter
Resume
Professional instructional design sample
SLCC HighlightsSalt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA ExemptSLCC InformationSalt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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