Instructional Design Specialist

POSITION TITLE
Instructional Design Specialist

APPOINTMENT
Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Student Success

LINE AND STAFF RELATIONSHIPS
Directly responsible to the Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Instructional Design Specialist at River Parishes Community College is a full-time position that supports academic affairs faculty, staff, and leadership in the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality courses and programs across all modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). Reporting directly to the Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning, the position ensures instructional materials and learning experiences are student-centered, accessible, and aligned with institutional goals, accreditation requirements, and best practices in teaching and learning.  

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Associates degree in a related field
• At least two years’ experience as an instructional designer or similar role
• Advanced knowledge of Learning Management Systems
• Working knowledge of digital pedagogy & design theory
• Proficiency with productivity and creativity suite tools (e.g. Microsoft 365, Adobe, etc.)
• Experience with WCAG accessibility standards
• Organized and detail oriented
• Strong communication skills

Preferred:   

• Master’s degree in instructional technology, instructional design, curriculum, or education
• Five years’ experience as an instructional designer or similar role
• Experience using Student Information Systems
• Administrative experience with Learning Management Systems
• Online teaching experience

PRINCIPAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY 

Instructional Design (65%)

• Design, develop, and maintain master course shells for various departments within Academic Affairs
• Monitor instructional design requests from division administrators
• Construct agreements with division administrators for completion of master courses
• Develop teaching guides on delivering course content and assessments for master courses
• Collaborate with a subject matter expert to complete master courses
• Ensure accessibility standards are met in all master courses

Administrative (20%)

• Monitor accessibility standards compliance across various departments within Academic Affairs
• Field administrator for official Learning Management System and various instructional technology tools
• Updating work progress in CRM
• Provide frequent status reports and updates to Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning
• Contribute to quality assurance and assessment efforts by supporting faculty as they align their courses with institutional standards for teaching and learning
• Work collaboratively with other areas of Academic Affairs on various projects
• Additional duties as assigned

Professional Development & Training (15%)

• Collaborate with faculty to align course design with student learning outcomes and appropriate assessments
• Partner one-on-one with faculty to improve course design through coaching, feedback, and course review
• Support the work of the Center for Teaching Excellence by collaborating on faculty professional development initiatives

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: 
River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.

Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu. 

River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at titleIX@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at hr@rpcc.edu or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

Salary : $4,583 - $5,000