Instructional Designer - Adult Education and Literacy

Job no: 495135
Position type: FT - Regular
Location: District
Division/Equivalent: Vice Chancellor and Provost
Categories: Administrator/Professional

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Title: Instructional Designer - Adult Education and Literacy

Department: Educational Outreach

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: Yes 

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $62,600

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Varies based on schedule

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for coordinating instructional design, course development, faculty training, and instructional program support for Tarrant County College’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Coordinates instructional design and course development projects from inception to completion, including development of instructional strategies, course materials, assessments, and syllabi for AEL class types
⦁ Provides instructional design, course development, and training support to AEL faculty and instructional staff
⦁ Ensures instructional materials and curriculum align with Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) AEL Content Standards and applicable program requirements
⦁ Designs, develops, facilitates, and maintains training curriculum for TCC AEL instructors
⦁ Researches, recommends, and integrates learning technologies and platforms into curriculum and instructional practices, such as Canvas, Burlington English, Essential Education, and Aztec
⦁ Conducts regular classroom observation and provides constructive feedback to instructors
⦁ Analyzes performance data from TEAMS for instructional and program improvement
⦁ Collaborates with AEL Program leadership to evaluate and recommend instructional materials and support instructional program needs
⦁ Maintains regular communication with career pathway programs, instructional staff, and external partners to support alignment of AEL instruction with program and workforce needs
⦁ Provides the TCC AEL Program Manager with regular updates on instructional design, course development, and related program projects

Service Excellence
⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Director, Educational Outreach and AEL Program Manager

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

⦁ Master’s degree
⦁ Two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, which must include secondary or post-secondary teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ Two (2) years’ working experience of online secondary or post-secondary teaching
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience with proprietary learning technology solutions (Burlington English, Essential Education, Aztec and ConnectAble)
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience with learning management systems (Canvas)
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience with Texas Educating Adults Management System (TEAMS)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques, processes and standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development, instructional technology and non-technology media and materials development and implementation principles
⦁ Knowledge of Learning Theory, instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessments, including Texas AEL Content Standards
⦁ Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
⦁ Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
⦁ Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
⦁ Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
⦁ Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

 

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