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Instructional Designer

Employer
Kirkwood Community College
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.


Kirkwood offers a very competitive benefits package as well. https://www.kirkwood.edu/about-us/faculty-leadership/leadership-team/human-resources/benefits-forms

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include instructional design work with face to face, online and hybrid courses. This person will work with faculty and other subject matter experts to create dynamic, interactive multimedia college credit courses. The person in this position must have excellent writing skills, teaching experience, familiarity with online learning, video production, curriculum design and ability to develop instructional materials that are consistent with sound instructional design principles. This person should have experience with educational technologies web-based course management tools, including HTML. Experience with professional development, project management and other multimedia software would be helpful.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
  • Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
  • Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
  • Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
  • Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
  • DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Work closely with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop, and evaluate web based instructional materials.Design, develop, and test instructional methods and tools.Facilitate training for faculty teaching online and blended courses.Complete and coordinate Quality Matters (QM) reviews.Design, develop and train faculty on course accessibility.Assist in the development and implementation of the department’s goals and priorities and monitor their achievement.Share improvements and trends in instructional technology.Perform other related work duties as assigned.

    PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

    Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community served.Be a self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with proven leadership, planning and administrative skills.Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.Possess knowledge of technology and its applications to distance learning education.Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

    The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

    Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree.
  • Teaching Experience K12 or Higher Ed.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

    Experience with a variety of design methods and tools and strong background in instructional design, preferably at a community college or university setting. Experience developing educational support materials.Experience with Open Educational Resources (OER).
  • Experience with Quality Matters
  • Experience with Backwards Design
  • Previous experience providing excellent customer support
  • EEO AA/STATEMENT:


    Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.


    Organization

    Working at Kirkwood Community College 

    Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids is a globally recognized leader in higher education where learner success has always been a focal point. For more than 50 years, Kirkwood faculty and staff have cultivated a welcoming and motivating environment that meets students where they are, and helps them get exactly where they want to be. With one of the lowest tuition in the state, more than 130 programs to choose from, flexible class offerings, and convenient locations across seven counties in Eastern Iowa, Kirkwood makes higher education more accessible for people in all walks of life. Through affordable, innovative educational training and many impactful community partnerships, Kirkwood hopes to continue strengthening the regional workforce for years to come.

    As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood strives to reward employees with a generous benefits package and perks, including:

    • Professional development opportunities
    • Free use of the Kirkwood Recreation Center
    • On campus retail discounts at places like our bookstore, Eagle Tech, cafeteria and hotel (yes, we have a hotel too!)
    • Free admission to performing arts and athletic events
    • Computer and software purchasing program through Eagle Tech, our Apple-authorized campus store
    • Employee tuition discounts and half-price tuition for family members
    • Generous leave policies that provide a work-life balance
    • Choice of retirement programs and unheard-of employer contribution
    • Competitive Total Rewards packages

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