JOB!
Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA (Los Angeles Suburb), has the following job offer: If interested contact me (schamudp@piercecollege.edu) or coopermj@piercecollege.edu (Mike Cooperman). Instructional Designer/Multimedia Designer Meets and consults with faculty members regarding the best way to utilize technology to enhance their online classes. Evaluates faculty needs based on best practices and principles of effective educational technology pedagogy and utilization; student learning outcomes; and instructor’s level of skill and comfort using technology. Recommends tools and training for faculty based on that evaluation. Helps design instructional materials based on various learning theories, Instructional Design Theory, and Instructional Systems Design (ISD). Develops, delivers and revises training for faculty and students to cover the necessary concepts, principles, procedures, and processes for using educational technology. Conducts faculty support related to the use of educational technologies and multimedia design. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinate the development of instructional materials that are functional, informative, and consistent with sound instructional design principles. • Collaborate and consult with faculty on the effective use of Web-based resources, multimedia technologies, and instructional software and systems to improve teaching both online and on-campus. • Evaluate the instructional effectiveness of programs, courses, and training products. • Plan, develop and teach faculty in areas of instructional design and the use of specific instructional technology tools. • Research and evaluate new and emerging technologies, instructional design theories, and approaches and policies for potential application to instructional opportunities. Education: Preferred graduate degree in instructional design or instructional/educational technology or in a related professional field, with requisite work experience. Special Skills/Knowledge: The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented team player who is capable of participating in collaborative instructional development processes and activities, is able to work independently, and has strong intellectual and analytical skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will have – • Extensive knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies • Proven ability to continually adapt and learn new procedures and software programs • An understanding of pedagogical issues related to online teaching and learning, particularly adult learning • Ability to work collaboratively within an academic community • Ability to interpret client needs • Commitment to customer service • Demonstrated written, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills • Ability to solve problems in enterprising and proactive ways • Ability to manage and meet deadlines Related Work Experience: Preferred at least 3-5 years of experience in the field of instructional/educational technology including designing, developing, and managing higher education (and/or corporate) technology-based instruction projects and programs. This position is funded year-to-year for the remaining 4 years of a 5-year federal grant.