Instructional Designer & Technologist

Under the direction of the Director - Center for Teaching and Learning, the Instructional Designer & Technologist (IDT) will provide instructional design and technology support for all campuses and will assist with all IDT training, support, and professional development. The IDT staff will develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. The IDT staff will assist faculty and staff in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology. Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule C3 3. The Instructional Designer & Technologist’s primary responsibility is serving as an education professional whose job is to assist with identifying the performance, skills, knowledge, information and attitude gaps of a targeted audience and help create and deliver learning experiences to fill this gap. This position will be based on the Bay Minette campus but travel will be required to other Coastal Alabama campuses, as needed. Develop instructional or training roadmaps for online and hybrid courses and programs. # Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content. # Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners. # Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product. # Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design. # Design instructional aids for stand‑alone or instructor‑led classroom or online use. # Maintain project documentation and electronic course development documentation. # Support students, faculty, and staff via phone, email, and in person with instructional design and technology questions and issues. # Use assistive technology and create instructional content that meets WCAG standards. # Assist instructors and the Distance Education Department in developing ADA compliant course and training materials; monitor online course content for ADA compliance; troubleshoot issues with software and instructional materials as needed. # Assist instructors with developing and documenting course activities and substantive interactions for DOE and SACSCOC requirements. # Assist the Coordinator of Instructional Design and Technology with conducting professional development sessions in collaboration with the Professional Development Team, covering technologies such as Coastal Alabama’s learning management system (Canvas), Respondus Products, Honorlock, TurnItIn.com, Microsoft Office 365, live conferencing tools (Skype for Business, BigBlueButton and Microsoft Teams), Bridge (professional development system for employees) and other educational technologies. # Conduct training sessions through group and one‑on‑one sessions with live conferencing tools, such as: Skype for Business, BigBlueButton and Microsoft Teams. # Travel to multiple campus locations to meet in person with faculty and staff for various training and professional development sessions. # Assist with hybrid and online Master Template workshops and Master Template course design and maintenance. # Represent the Distance Education Department on committees and in general to the campus community; Comply with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws. # Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner. # Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies. # Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed. # Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws. # Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours. # EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE The job performance of the Instructional Designer & Technologist will be evaluated, at a minimum, annually, by the Director of Distance Education in accordance with the College and Alabama Community College System policies. Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution. # Demonstrated experience with instructional design models. Samples of demonstrated experience are requiredto be included with the application packet. # Demonstrated experience writing effective copy, instructional text, and/or video scripts. Samples of demonstrated experience are requiredto be included with the application packet. # Demonstrated experience conducting professional development workshops. Samples of demonstrated experience are requiredto be included with the application packet. Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution. # Experience working in a community college setting. Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law. Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview. Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation. Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. #