Job Profile Summary

The Senior Instructional Designer provides leadership, expertise and creativity to support the development and delivery of online and blended courses and programs. In this role, this person works as an online pedagogy consultant for college faculty aspiring to develop online learning courses and programs. This person also supervises e-learning faculty associates who are providing direct support. This person has a crucial role in delivering professional development, promoting online learning, assessing online and blended courses, and improving and ensuring the quality of online course development and delivery to improve resulting student success.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in an academic discipline, Instructional Technology, Education, Educational Technology or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training

• Six or more years of experience as an Instructional Designer working in higher education, preferably public higher education, in a role directly related to college-credit online learning, and who has developed and delivered instructional design professional development programs for higher education faculty.
• Experience in outcomes assessment, instruction, and curriculum development, Learning Management Systems software, Web 2.0 technologies and teaching strategies, as evidenced by the presentation of a portfolio demonstrating the use of these tools in online courses, and training resources strongly preferred.
• Experience in the development and delivery of instructional design professional development programs for higher education faculty colleagues preferred.

Essential Functions

Weekly- 25%: Faculty Support/Consultation in Instructional and Learning Technologies:

• Provides campus leadership for all instructional design issues and tasks and provides instructional design services for all faculty, programs and departments.
• Guides faculty in the design or redesign and development of course objectives, course content, course assessments, instructional strategies and activities for courses offered in various delivery formats including e-learning.
• Helps faculty understand and learn, through different professional development opportunities and group or one-on-one consultation, how new instructional strategies can be used to achieve learning outcomes, and how courses and learning can be more interactive and engaging, particularly in the online environment.
• Helps faculty understand how the intellectual property of an e-learning course is developed as well as any copy right issues involved during the online course development process.
• Prepares proposals for internal and external funding of Instructional Technology initiatives and projects.
• Supports faculty in the development of course guides, syllabi, instructional media assets, and learning materials that meet quality assurance standards in accordance with regional accreditation criteria and programmatic accreditation standards.
• Supports the design, development, annual review, and revision of course guides, assessment strategies, and curriculum maps.

Weekly -30%: Course Development:

• Provides leadership in designing and developing blended and online programs and courses on campus in ways to ensure student success in these courses.
• Conducts formal Quality Matters course reviews.
• Works with Associate Deans to evaluate completed online courses.
• Provides instructional design support to faculty involved in developing and/or revising e-learning programs and courses.
• Coordinates with Senior Director of Instructional Design and all Instructional Technology staff to ensure timely completion of 70-80 course development projects as well as the quality of developed courses.
• Researches and disseminates best practices in e-learning to BC faculty.
• Prepares and publishes Faculty Showcase website and the Instructional Technology eLearning Newsletter each semester.

Weekly -25%: Professional Development:

• Designs, develops, and manages a comprehensive professional development program for faculty integrating technologies and sound instructional pedagogies in the online environment.
• Supervises and coordinates professional development workshops for faculty who are developing and teaching web-enhanced, blended, and fully online courses.
• Leads in the on-going revision and improvement of professional development workshops.
• Weekly -10%: Faculty Supervision/Leadership:
• Develops and monitors project schedules.
• Leads and manages various e-learning initiatives and blended/online course development projects.
• Assigns tasks and responsibilities, and supervises approximately 5-10 Faculty e-Learning Associates.
• Oversees the accomplishment of e-learning tasks and course development projects assigned to e-Associates and designated faculty.
• Participates in assessment of courses, ensuring alignment with BC and Quality Matters standards, Federal copyright guidelines, and regional accreditation requirements,
• Evaluates previously designed courses and programs to assess program success and provide instructor guidance.

Weekly -10%: Special Projects –

• Serves as the main campus contact or lead expert on topics such as, social-networking strategies and open educational resources such as open textbooks.
• Orange Grove as a learning repository, copyright issues, and special media or software evaluation.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of multimedia instructional technologies, synchronous and asynchronous online education, including learning management systems, learning object repository tools and social networking applications.
• Knowledge of instructional design and assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to design, create and deliver digital content and instructional materials using appropriate development tools, and to train and lead faculty in these endeavors.
• Knowledge of the Quality Matters or equivalent quality assurance course development process.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Possess solid project management experience
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff
• Extensive functional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies
• General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
• Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
• Strong supervisory and team building skills
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues

Competencies

Leadership & Results Orientation

Inspires and generates enthusiasm and commitment for the vision, mission and core values of the College. Promotes employee growth and development through professional, technical, and academic programs and services. Makes effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning and development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Sets goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver results; compares work performance and outcomes against standards to achieve quality results; holds self and others accountable for achieving results and achieving a standard of excellence

Teamwork & Collaboration

Promotes quality teams through the effective use of the organization’s performance management system (e.g. establishes performance standards, appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards, and takes action to reward and counsel as appropriate). Embraces and employs the diversity of individuals, cultures, values, ideas and communication styles in the achievement of common goals

Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff

Continuous Improvement & Quality Service Orientation

Anticipates, identifies, diagnoses and consults on potential or actual problem areas relating to program implementation and divisional goal achievement. Fosters and environment of respect, dignity, and compassion that affirms and empowers all of its members (students, faculty, staff, outside organizations, others you provide service to) while striving for the highest ethical standards and social responsibility

Innovation and Creativity

Successfully implements creative ideas to move the organization, processes, and systems forward. Introduces new concepts, models, practices and services that serve to improve the Colleges value in the community

Resource Management & Technology

Develops and implements the most emergent technologies for the unit utilizing methods and strategies that create environments that are flexible and responsive to the needs of local and national trends and the College’s mission. Plans, organizes and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Ensures the effective use of college resources, implements fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives

Job Title

Senior Instructional Designer – BLENDED

Position Number

P0030197

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

Instructional Design – College Wide

Location

South Campus

Pay Grade

211

Salary

$64,865 – $74,595 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Work Shift

Second Shift

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

Hours Per Week

37.5

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. The first review date of applications will begin January 22, 2205.

Designated Essential Personnel

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Administrators

Special Instructions To Applicant

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

About Organization

Created by the Florida Legislature in 1959, Broward College is one of 28 institutions that make up the Florida College System. Broward College is recognized as one of the top community colleges in the nation. In 2021, the College was a Finalist with Distinction in the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing it as one of the top five community colleges from more than 1,000 colleges. This is the second time the College earned recognition as a Finalist with Distinction and the fourth time the College has been named a Top 10 institution.

Located in South Florida, Broward College serves 60,000 students annually and is supported by more than 4,000 faculty and staff. The College’s diverse community represents 150 countries across its three main campuses in Broward County, online, and eight specialized centers.

Dedicated to transforming students' lives and enriching a diverse community through academic excellence and meaningful career opportunities, Broward College offers various certificates, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, and select bachelor’s degrees. The programs are organized across eight career pathways.

Quick Facts
• In 2021, University HQ ranked Broward College the most affordable college in Florida.
• In 2020, Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranked Broward College second in the nation for the number of associate degrees conferred to black students, fourth for all minority groups, and tenth for Hispanic students.
• Broward College consistently ranks as one of the top two colleges in the CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List for the number of industry certifications awarded to its students.
• In 2021, Broward College was one of 10 institutions selected to participate in the Achieving the Dream and the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center Racial Equity Leadership Academy, designed to support colleges to develop a racial equity plan.