Faculty in Instructional Design, WMC

Faculty in Instructional Design, WMC

Salary

$69,959.00 - $85,657.00 Annually

Location

White Mountain Campus (Show Low, AZ)

Job Type

Exempt Faculty

Department

INSTRUCTIONAL TECH & CURRICULUM SUPPORT

Division

INSTR TECH & CURRICULUM SUPPORT

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Instructional Designer is an innovative leader committed to the mission, vision, and values of Northland Pioneer College (NPC). The Instructional Designer reports directly to the Faculty in Instructional Support/Chair of the Instructional Support Department, works directly with faculty on course design for academic programs in collaboration with the Faculty in Instructional Support/Department Chair and Curriculum Coordinator. Responsibilities of the Instructional Designer include teaching 6 credits annually, as a 12-month faculty position. The Instructional Designer participates in planning, implementation, and assessment activities for faculty teaching online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. The Instructional Designer emphasizes culturally inclusive pedagogy/andragogy, Universal Design, and Open Educational Resources.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Positively supports and promotes the college, governing board, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and communities.

2. Collaborates with faculty to apply knowledge of effective pedagogy/andragogy, culturally responsive and inclusive instruction, use of Open Educational Resources, instructional design processes, and universal accessibility standards.

3. Works with faculty to develop varied components of instruction, i.e. videos, asynchronous and synchronous learning materials, and active learning opportunities.

4. Serves as the expert resource for faculty in the application of best practices for distance learning course instruction and facilitation to ensure quality engagement.

5. Interprets and disseminates data regarding student success in courses, emphasizing opportunities/solutions for areas of improvement.

6. Stays current on emerging instructional technology trends in higher education.

7. Provides training and support to faculty in integrating various technologies to improve the design and delivery of course content and material.

8. Assists in the development, dissemination, and assessment of appropriate course outcomes, standards, and best practices, including effective use of the college's learning management system.

9. Collaborates with the Faculty in Instructional Support/Department Chair and Curriculum Coordinator in providing workshops for faculty and instructional support staff.

10. Provides support to faculty and students in the use of the learning management system.

11. Travels between multiple campuses and locations.

12. Performs related work as required.

13. Probationary faculty are required to complete the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) training within the probationary period, and are strongly encouraged to complete it in their first year. ISW is a required part of a new faculty member's probationary training and probationary faculty are not eligible to receive additional compensation for completing the training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent: they do not purport to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Standard Competencies:

COMPETENCIESDESCRIPTIONPROFICIENCYCommunication

Ability to effectively communicate with faculty and students.

Advanced

Teaching

Ability to engage the 21st-century community college student - i.e. traditional and non-traditional students. Ability to develop sound pedagogy/andragogy.

Advanced

Technology

Ability to teach faculty to utilize the Learning Management System, and to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other computerized systems. Must have demonstrated experience with 21st-century teaching modalities that involve technology.

Advanced

Diversity & Multi-Culturalism

Ability to serve a diverse audience. Ability to incorporate multiculturalism approaches to instruction.

Advanced

Trust

Ability to encourage a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent, and acting with integrity and confidentiality.

Advanced

Flexibility & Adaptability

Ability to be continuously change ready to adjust approach and demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Advanced

Self-Awareness

Uses feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and adjust self as needed.

Advanced

Continual Improvement

Continuously and proactively identifies improvement needs and makes changes to departmental functions and processes that result in better outcomes.

Advanced

Action Oriented

Taking action on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Advanced

Physical

Ability to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision (corrected to 20/20), hearing or listening in the normal range (corrected), and speaking and giving directions.

Basic

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in education, Technology, or a related field.

2. Experience in the use of learning management systems, preferably Blackboard.

3. 1-2 years of experience in designing and/or teaching synchronous and asynchronous distance learning courses.

4. Experience with Universal Design and ADA standards.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctorate in Education, Instructional Technology/Design, Distance Education, or a related field.

2. Community college teaching experience.

3. Experience serving as an Instructional Designer supporting faculty in the design, development, and technology in higher education.

4. Experience in supporting faculty in the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OERs).

5. Experience with Quality Matters as a means of continuous improvement.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 3-4 Year Probationary Period

BENEFITS:

Based on College Procedure employees may be eligible for up to:

• Single Coverage Medical Insurance
• Optional Employee Pay Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4 Personal Days
• 12 Holiday Days
• 5 Days of Spring Break Leave
• 18 Sick Days that can accrue up to 130 Days
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

BENEFITS:

Based on College Procedure employees may be eligible for up to:

• Single Coverage Medical Insurance
• Optional Employee Pay Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4 Personal Days
• 12 Holiday Days
• 5 Days of Spring Break Leave
• 10-20 Days of Annual Leave (depending on service length)
• 18 Sick Days that can accrue up to 130 Days
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for this employer?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (for example. H-18. TN, or other employment-based visa sponsorship) to work In the United States for this employer?

• Yes
• No

03

WIII you reside in Arizona or New Mexico at the time of employment, if offered the position?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a masters degree in education, technology, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience in the use of learning management systems, such as Blackboard?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have 1-2 years of experience in designing and/or teaching synchronous and asynchronous distance learning courses.?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience with Universal Design and ADA standards?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a doctorate degree in Education, Instructional Technology/Design, Distance Education, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience teaching at a community college?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience serving as an Instructional Designer supporting faculty in the design, development, and technology in higher education?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience in supporting faculty in the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OERs)?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience with Quality Matters as a means of continuous improvement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Northland Pioneer College (AZ)

Address 2251 E Navajo Blvd

Holbrook, Arizona, 86025

Phone 928-524-7470

Website www.npc.edu