Instructor, CC (Educational Communication and Technology - Instructional Designer, 0086085T)
Location
Leeward CC, Various Locations, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Temporary
Job Number
2026-01986
Department
Leeward Community College
Division
Academic Support - Deans Office - Educational Media Center
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
9/30/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:
0086085T
Description
Title: Instructor, CC (Educational Communication and Technology - Instructional Designer)
Position Number: 0086085T
Hiring Unit: Educational Media Center
Location: Leeward Community College
Date Posted: September 16, 2026
Closing Date: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (HST)
Salary: C2A; minimum $6,478/month
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Non-tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions:
Temporary to 06/30/27. To begin approximately 11/26, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. May be for Leeward CC day, evening, or weekend offerings on- and off-campus.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supports courses, programs, and initiatives delivered in various learning modalities (e.g., in-person, blended, hybrid, and distance education (DE)).
- Supports teaching and learning technologies, such as, but not limited to: UH-supported learning management system, productivity, communication, and collaboration tools, Generative AI tools, UH Google tools, and educational technologies.
- Collaborates with the Educational Media Center team and other campus units and instruction on professional development, projects, and initiatives.
- Works as an integral part of a collaborative instructional design and technology team responsible for the design, development, assessment, and review of courses, which include analyzing the Subject Matter Experts content to define learning objectives, develop and modify instructional materials, activities, and assessments, and create aesthetically pleasing, well-designed courses and course materials.
- Designs, develops, assesses, and promotes innovative instructional strategies to meet the needs of adult learners.
- Works closely with faculty and staff to produce accessibility-compliant multimedia and instructional materials in support of curriculum.
- Researches and implements new technologies to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
- Actively participates in campus and systemwide professional learning communities (PLCs) initiatives that support instructional design, DE, and educational technology.
- Partners with faculty, staff, administration, and students to promote, develop, and implement the use of instructional technologies.
- Produces, collects, and maintains accessibility-compliant tutorials and procedures for campus-used instructional technologies.
- Assists instructors in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
- Contributes to the Integrated Planning and Budgeting Process by collecting and analyzing data and assessing services for use in overall evaluation, planning, management, and reporting of instructional technology and distance education.
- Contributes to the campus accreditation process by collecting and analyzing data and assessing services for use in overall evaluation, planning, management, and reporting of instructional technology and distance education.
- Contributes to the campus' DE community, strategic plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned. Related tasks include, but are not limited to: assisting with campus-related services and activities; professional development and in-service trainings; collecting data and preparing reports; independently planning, organizing, and carrying out assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Design and Technology, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design and Technology, Instructional Design and Development, Educational Communication and Technology, Instructional Systems Technology, or Learning Experience and Design.
- Minimum qualifications (degrees and credits) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and met by the effective date of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Two years of demonstrated experience in educational technology, instructional design, and distance education.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in distance education planning, implementing, and managing policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience consulting with or coaching instructors to use instructional technologies in support of in-person, blended, hybrid, and online courses.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in developing curriculum and effective instructional media (i.e., video, audio, images, animations, interactive modules, and Open Educational Resources).
- Demonstrated experience using a course/learning management system, preferably the UH-supported LMS, Brightspace.
- Teaching experience in higher education (preferably at the community college level and in distance education).
- Ability to use productivity, communication, and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Chat, Google Drive/Docs, MS Office, Zoom), social media tools (e.g., blogs, YouTube, online communities), mobile applications, and immersive technologies.
- Ability to use Generative AI tools (e.g., Google Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Brightspace Lumi) to enhance teaching, learning, and productivity.
- Familiarity with current educational frameworks (such as student-centered learning, active learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Backward Design), including specific strategies and specific technology tools used to implement them.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations associated with higher education and distance education, such as the Fair Use Act, Higher Education Opportunities Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act, including familiarity with making online content accessibility-compliant.
- Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.
NOTE: The best qualified selectees from the applicant pool will be contacted for on-campus interviews, and will be required to perform a live teaching demonstration on a topic determined by the interviewing committee.
Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:
- Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.). All degree(s) and/or credit(s) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited post secondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
- A brief one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
- Three letters of recommendation (optional) attesting to job performance and personal character.
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. MQs must be met by the effective date of appointment. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.
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Inquiries:
Leeward Community College
Human Resources Office
808-455-0326
lcchr@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Employer University of Hawaii
Department Leeward Community College Address 96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782
Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu