Position Title: Title V Instruct Designer,Sr

Employee Classification: Instructional Designer,Sr

College/Division: GRCC Grants CC

Department: 950700-GRCC CONTRACT PROGRAMS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Grants Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  53,165.80-60,476.38

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Classification Summary:
Under minimum supervision performs work that is non routine and complex. Maintain the development, delivery, evaluation, and maintenance of excellent online courses. Collaborate with others existing processes and innovate ways to enhance and increase online instruction design practices.

Classification Standard Duties:
Facilitate with the design exercises and activities in conjunction with course authors that enhance the learning process. Create and locate supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, gamification, etc.) to be used within Canvas. Evaluate and approve new educational applications and software programs that would enhance course development and/or delivery from the faculty and/or student perspective. Review existing curriculum looking for areas of improvement and enhancement. Design courses for innovation in course design. Implement feedback provided by faculty related to course content changes and improvements. Research and submit any new innovations in both learning design and education. Support initiatives to align course goals and educational activities and assignments. Provide guidance and advice to management and other departments on technical, systems or process related

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of teaching and learning processes in educational settings (e.g. University, College, K-12, Continuing Education). Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures. Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise. Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment. Knowledge of computer security procedures and protocol. Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.; SKILLS:Records maintenance skills.; ABILITIES:Demonstrated ability in instructional design related to producing and teaching quality online courses/workshops. Ability to provide course design related to building online courses efficiently with numerous instructors in a professional educational environment. Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot education technology applications. Ability to author technical documentation in paper, online, and video formats for the use of educational technology.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Instructional Designerwill work with project faculty to support student success through course designs that implement accessibility features as well as inclusion and cultural awareness. The Instructional Designer will work with the Institutional Research to embed data collection functionality in courses, whether online, flex, hybrid or face-to-face.
· Assist faculty in course design and course material development for all delivery modes.
· Assist faculty and programs in selecting and implementing instructional technology to enhance the learning experience.
· Guide faculty on meeting accessibility and ADA requirements in course design and materials.
· Collaborate with other campus stakeholders to identify solutions to improve instructional practice.
· Assist with new faculty (adjunct & full-time) CANVAS orientation.
· Serve as a resource and internal consultant to faculty and staff to select and use emerging instructional technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and facilitating faculty professional development in the areas of course design, online teaching, and emerging technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting current and emerging instructional technologies including: CANVAS, Office365, Conferencing Software, Instructional applications, mobile applications, and desktop applications.
• Experience developing and maintaining instructional materials such as videos and/or quick reference guides via content management systems and/or learning management systems
• Experience working in a higher education environment, interacting and supporting faculty, administration, and staff.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Janie Gutierrez, 505-287-6625, janieg61@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.