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Columbia Basin College

Instructional Designer

Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Washington, United States, 99301


DescriptionColumbia Basin College (CBC) is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

The Instructional Designer collaborates with faculty on the design of high-quality courses aligned with college standards and promotes effective adoption of academic technologies to enhance student learning. This position identifies training needs, creates and delivers training for faculty and contributes to the culture of innovation, teaching excellence and collaboration across campus. The Instructional Designer reports to the Director for Teaching & Learning Center for Excellence.

This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by

September 22

, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Ashley Jordan at

or .

Primary Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with faculty, administration and instructional services to support strategic professional development resources and curriculum development and content creation;Partner with the Library, EdTech and Disability Support Services staff to ensure compliance of course materials and Learning Management System support;Incorporate learning theory and best practices in instruction, strategies and assessment into curricular development;Collaborate with faculty, administration, and staff to identify learner needs;Develop and facilitate training and presentations for campus stakeholders;Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention, completion and transfer of CBC students;Share instructional practices through newsletters and other written media to inform and promote adoption of best practice;Provide exercises and activities to faculty that enhance the learning process for students;Maintain project documentation and course folders;Provide resources and guidance as it relates to instructional end goals and assessment of those goals;Assist in the discovery, administration, and delivery of educational technologies;Apply project management skills to ensure timely course development and delivery;Assist in the review of courses, activities and assessments to ensure alignment with learning outcomes; andParticipate in active professional development focused on curricular development; teaching practice informed by diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and educational technology (e.g., Canvas LMS, artificial intelligence, etc.).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum development, instructional design, or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;1 year of classroom teaching experience;Experience with learner-centered and DEI-informed instruction; andUnderstanding of learning theory, curricular development, standards-based education and various delivery models.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in education, curriculum development, instructional design, or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;Experience facilitating training and workshops; andFunctional knowledge of LMS systems/learning platforms and e-learning tools.Competencies

Accuracy

: Monitor accuracy of own work; recognize and corrects errors; maintain accurate records; accomplish tasks thoroughly through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small;

Analytical Skills:

Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; identify data relationships and dependencies; design workflows and procedures;

Resourceful & Entrepreneurial

: Consistently focus on end results and find most effective way to achieve goals and objectives; act on opportunities; take calculated risks; generate non-routine, non-traditional actions to overcome obstacles and achieve results;

Attitude Toward Progress and Change

: Cooperate and support change and new processes; acceptance and quality performance throughout change;

Willingness to Learn:

Open to learning new methods, obtaining certifications, attending training; participate in cross-training opportunities when assigned; suggest and/or researches new methods; proactively look for training opportunities that would better the position and/or department;

Oral & Written Communication

: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;

Student Centered:

Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

: Reflecting CBC's mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth;

Accountability:

Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities; and

Teamwork

: Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors; demonstrate alignment with the "Yes And" culture, (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure and choosing positivity).

Terms of Employment

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time position.

This position is overtime exempt with general work hours of Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the "Benefits" tab for comprehensive benefits information.

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW28B.112.080.Pass a criminal background check. Note: information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.Verify education at time of hire.Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.OTHER JOB ELEMENTSThe working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONSWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate. It is a fast paced and sometimes stressful service environment.

The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. This position has an occasional need for travel.