Instructional Design and Teaching Specialist

Instructional Design & Teaching Specialist

The Instructional Design & Teaching Specialist supports faculty in designing and delivering high-quality, engaging, and accessible courses across both online and face-to-face formats. This position provides training, consultation, and guidance in pedagogy, instructional design, and best teaching practices for multiple modalities. The specialist collaborates with faculty to align course content with institutional standards while ensuring ADA, UDL, and RSI compliance. In addition to promoting effective teaching strategies, the role also supports the integration of multimedia, interactive tools, and assessments in Canvas, while serving as an administrator for the LMS and related instructional technologies.

This is a 12 month on campus position.

Receives supervision from the Director of Instructional Development and Training. Exercises no supervision.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide training and consultation to faculty and staff on online pedagogy, instructional design, and effective teaching strategies
• Provide one-on-one consultations and constructive feedback on online course design and delivery
• Troubleshoot instructional technology issues and support faculty in effectively using digital tools
• Design and facilitate learning sessions focused on teaching strategies and best practices in higher education
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and review online course content that aligns with learning objectives and institutional standards
• Design and deliver workshops, presentations, and professional development sessions on online teaching tools and methods
• Support the integration of multimedia, assessments, and interactive content in Canvas courses
• Promote accessibility and ADA compliance in online course design and delivery
• Serve as an administrator for the LMS and specialist for other online learning technologies
• Encourage and regulate RSI initiatives for online courses

Other important functions may include:

• Maintain working knowledge of current Instructional Design Technology programs
• Maintain current knowledge of ADA compliance guidelines and requirements as they relate to instruction
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new instructional tools and technologies for potential adoption
• Promote the implementation of adopted instructional tools
• Identify institutional needs in relation to tool and technology use
• Assist in planning and recommending equipment selection and design for instructional needs
• Initiate, plan, and implement ideas for instructional improvement
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Canvas LMS, including course development and administrative-level functions
• Educational theory and classroom instruction practices
• Online pedagogy, instructional design models, and best practices for digital teaching
• Accessibility standards (ADA), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) requirements

Ability to:

• Design and develop engaging instructional materials, including multimedia and interactive learning activities
• Facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions for faculty and staff
• Provide effective consultation and constructive feedback on online course design and delivery
• Apply instructional design principles to align course content with learning objectives and institutional standards
• Quickly learn new software in detail; teach the use of the software to others; prepare software use documents as needed
• Work well independently
• Teach one-on-one and large groups equally effectively
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Prolonged monitor viewing
• Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Experience and training guidelines:

Minimum Education/Training + Experience: Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Technology, Distance Education or related field

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• A Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Distance Learning, Higher Education Teaching or in a related field
• 2 years of teaching or training in a community college or university setting or related experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.

State of NC benefits

Employer: Cape Fear Community College

Address: 411 N Front Street Union Station Building-Suite 299 Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401