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Job Title: Instructional Designer Location: District Office, 501 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, Washington Job Type: Exempt Department: DIST - eLearning Closing: Sun. 07/07/24 4:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: $67,278.00 - $76,052.00 Annually

*Starting salary for this position is: $67,278  (Annually) *

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with CCS.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement  

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

Come lead innovation to set the standard in eLearning access, teaching and learning excellence, and student success by joining the eLearning team at The Community Colleges of Spokane! CCS eLearning promotes student achievement by supporting students, faculty, and staff with distance education and instructional technology. CCS eLearning fosters a collaborative team-based approach where you will contribute to the direction of the department, lead projects, think creatively, and solve problems. Come join this award-winning and supportive department at our diverse and comprehensive community colleges.

Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

*The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Instructional Designer in the District e-Learning Division. *

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the District Director of eLearning, the Instructional Designer is responsible for supporting faculty teaching online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses in advancement of the CCS Strategic Plan. This position consults with faculty to design/redesign high quality learning environments based on sound adult learning theory and instructional design practices while promoting the effective use of technology in teaching and learning.

Major areas of focus include: 

• course design consultation
• faculty professional development in teaching pedagogy and technologies
• constructive course reviews 
• the integration of new educational technologies into curriculum.

The instructional designer is well-versed in adult learning theory, pedagogical strategies, instructional design models, and instructional technology.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with faculty and apply instructional design practices to design or improve courses using recognized best practices: Integrating course objectives and learning outcomes to enhance student success; integrating media, streaming content, and other educational technologies as appropriate; following online accessibility standards; participating in and guiding selection, development, and maintenance of online learning content to promote learning student achievement, equity, and inclusion. *

Offer creative and innovative i