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Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator
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Position Number: 2122127
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator

Classification Title: Non Teaching Faculty
Department: Library & Learning Resources
Rank:
Tenure Information: Tenure Track

Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Vice President, Student Learning, and Director, Library, this position contributes to student learning, success and retention by providing professional development support and training for faculty in the use of technology and instructional design to enhance and improve teaching for both traditional and online modalities. The Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator will assist the college in its development and support of online education: by supporting instructional technology and cohesive services to support online instruction in coordination with existing student services; by supporting faculty and staff professional development; and by collaborating with faculty and staff in the design and implementation of the College's distance education plan, policies, and procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This professional development position has extensive contact with instructional faculty, Division Chairs Deans/Directors, and Information Technology staff. Performance of duties requires excellent organizational and communication skills, knowledge of instructional technology, course development, and pedagogy, and experience in teaching and training.

Essential Duties:
Essential Functions & Qualifications
Pedagogical Training

Assist in the selection of appropriate teaching methodologies to support student learning outcomes
Assist in the effective use of instructional technologies
Assist in implementation of course design for effective student learning (assessment and assignment construction, course forums, etc.,
Assist in faculty development of course design that promotes effective communication (i.e. initial contact, regular and effective contact, instructor feedback, documentation)
Assist in converting face-to-face course content into active learning strategies
Train and support faculty in using universal design and meeting 508 compliance regulations
Coordinate and implement training of online faculty certification process.

Service to College
Serve as Co-Chair of the Distance Education Sub-Committee. Coordinate course shell reviews of all online courses and provide peer consultation.
Work with faculty to expand online offerings and to add courses in new areas that are not currently represented in the online environment.
Provide leadership and work in collaboration with various faculty committees to promote improvement of the distance education program.
Work with Academic Senate in identifying the need for effective distance education standards and in identifying policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Working with the Faculty Development committee, provide regular in-service training for support staff in order to maintain services and enhance knowledge.
Attend conferences, workshops, and institutes to stay current in innovations and best practices in distance education. Inform the campus community of appropriate findings.
Contribute to the development of accreditation requirements of ACCJC and assist with drafting materials to be included in the self-study document in coordination with the Accreditation Liaison Officer and the Accreditation Steering Committee.

Technical and Regulatory Training and Support
Ability to serve as a point of contact with third-party DE technology system/service providers
Demonstrate effective course design and structure to support student learning
Provide training and support in a range of instructional technologies
Conduct technical research to match faculty pedagogical needs with available technologies
Assist in the selection of appropriate technologies to support effective delivery of content
Develop and deliver training on regulatory compliance
Develop and deliver training on Board Policies and Procedures, particularly: AP 4105 Distance Education.

Knowledge Of:

Knowledge of teaching and learning principles and practices
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability To:

Ability to serve as a point of contact with third-party DE technology system/service providers
Ability to learn new technology tools and desire to share this knowledge with others
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Minimum Qualifications:

Any Masters Degree
Distance Education Certification
Experience with Learning Management Systems
Experience teaching in an online environment
Experience with the use of technology in the delivery of content and instruction
Successful faculty training experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Instructional Design/Technology or Educational Technology
Experience with Canvas Learning Management Systems
Community college teaching experience
Course development experience

Salary Range/Rate: Commensurate on experience/education
Salary Detail Information: Salary Placement is according to the College of the Desert Faculty Association (CODFA) Contract, Appendix B

Contract Information is available by clicking here.

Posting Number: 20-058-F
Open Date: 01/13/2021
Close Date: 3/11/2021
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
IN YOUR APPLICATION

List of Professional References: References should include at least two current or previous supervisors, two faculty members, and two other references not related to the applicant (including classified support staff). Please include names, e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers for each professional reference in your application. Applicants from sectors other than higher education should submit comparable references. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of Professional References.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:
Online Application: Please fill out your online application completely with all requested details.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
Unofficial Transcripts: Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:
If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you MUST submit an Equivalency Request form along with your application materials.
Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded IN ADDITION TO the foreign transcripts.
Foreign Equivalency information is available by clicking here.
Equivalency Request Form is available by clicking here.

APPLY BY:
For first consideration, apply by 3/11/21. The posting may remain open past the listed closing date; however, applications received before the closing date will receive first review.

INTERVIEWS:
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 13th and/or 14th, 2021.

START:
Fall 2021

To apply, visit: https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/4868