Position Summary

The Instructional Specialist will provide expertise and knowledge on various pedagogical approaches and best practices to support the online and hybrid course delivery in the Nursing program. The Instructional Specialist will collaborate with the Assistant Dean Nursing (ADNur) and department faculty to design innovative efforts in the development and delivery of high-quality online virtual experiences, and ensure that appropriate and equity-based curriculum content and clinical teaching, retention, and completion benchmarks are met in accordance with program learning outcomes and accreditation standards The Instructional Specialist may also be asked to collaborate with nursing faculty on ideas and content to drive the development of interactive activities/games, simulations, and self-assessments that support the learning objectives. The Instructional Specialist will collaborate with the Instructional Design, Engagement and Accessibility Lab (IDEA Lab) to ensure that course designs and online activities are delivered according to the Division of Learning standards.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its administrators, faculty, and staff members. The School of Health Sciences in the Division of Learning seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with Nursing subject matter experts to develop and guide instructional design projects both in the classroom and virtually. Works with faculty and IDEA Lab to revise online content, student-centered activities, and course examinations that support the changes.
Provides expertise to faculty on evaluating and providing feedback relating to online courses through Canvas. This includes recommending best practices, instructional strategies, and application of quality assurance guidelines for online learning and instruction.
Assist in the direct integration of technology into the course curricula, extra-curricular, and co-curricular learning of Nursing program and the Division of Learning. Assist in uploading and formatting educational material within Canvas.
Represent the Nursing program on College Committees as appropriate. Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Two to three years of relevant experience instructional design.
2. A bachelor’s degree or completion of a specialized certification program in health and/or health technology
3. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management software.
4. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Must work independently and be able to prioritize work duties and responsibilities.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collegiately with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a regular basis.
7. Ability to travel to a variety of clinical agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two to three years of experience teaching in a two-year community college.
2. Advance certifications in Instructional Design