Instructional Technologist / Designer

Salary: $5,298.00 - $7,316.00 Monthly

Description

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill current and upcoming vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year. Currently there is a 12-month, 100% position at Ventura College.

Under the general supervision of a dean or other administrator, perform specialized instructional design and technology functions to promote the effective use of technology in instruction. Depending upon the assignment, an incumbent in the classification may have primary responsibility for instructional design or instructional technology while still performing duties in support of both functions.

Representative Duties

Research, design, develop, administer, and facilitate group and one-on-one professional development activities for faculty, including trainings, workshops, courses, presentations, and webinars with regard to various instructional technology and design topics such as andragogical best practices, course design, learning theory, effective use of instructional technology tools, and online/distance learning strategies, standards, and accessibility and compliance requirements. E
 
Consult with faculty to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate areas in which technology can be applied to enhance teaching and learning; assist faculty in integrating technology into the classroom and converting traditional courses to online courses. E
 
Serve as a consultant to faculty with regard to course design, development of course and program assessments, and assessment methods and tools to achieve student learning outcomes, particularly with regard to online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses. E
 
Assist and support faculty in the use of online course components and classroom technologies while focusing on course goals, objectives, and learning outcomes; provide frontline user support to faculty and troubleshooting for course management systems and other instructional systems. E
 
Manage and maintain a learning management system and other instructional systems, including testing upgrades and maintaining user accounts and permissions; implement system administration processes and procedures; coordinate upgrades and refreshes of instructional technology systems and tools. E
 
Monitor developments in the field of instructional design and technology to remain current on innovative and effective strategies and practices; evaluate, select, and introduce new instructional technology tools, strategies, and resources. E
 
Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional technology and instructional design-related faculty professional development activities by measuring achievement of learning outcomes and other relevant factors through the development, administration, and analysis of assessments, surveys, questionnaires, and other methodologies. E
 
Develop and implement distance education and other technology-related initiatives and programs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators. E
 
Serve as a college representative on local and regional committees and consortiums; serve on appropriate college committees; attend meetings and seminars to obtain information for use in professional development activities and programs and to keep faculty and management informed of instructional technology and instructional design-related professional development program status. E
 
Coordinate faculty development courses and programs including scheduling classes, equipment, and instructors; coordinate the selection and contracting of external training programs and consultants. E
 
Create and maintain a variety of records and reports, including project and activity reports, surveys, evaluation documentation, and tracking systems. E
 
Perform other duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties.

Minimum Qualifications

 

1. A bachelor's degree AND three years of experience teaching online, designing online instructional content, developing and delivering training pertaining to instructional technology systems, managing an online education environment, or administering course or learning management systems.
    
   OR
    
2. A bachelor's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, educational technology, or a related field AND two years of experience teaching online, designing online instructional content, developing and delivering training pertaining to instructional technology systems, managing an online education environment, or administering course or learning management systems.
    
   OR
    
3. A graduate degree AND one year of experience teaching online, designing online instructional content, developing and delivering training pertaining to instructional technology systems, managing an online education environment, or administering course or learning management systems.
    
   OR
    
4. A graduate degree in instructional design, instructional technology, educational technology, or a related field.

 

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by January 2, 2017.

The examination process will consist of any of the following components:
 
A) Performance Test = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
 
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications stated by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent instructions for the Performance Test after the application filing deadline. Those with the highest scores on the Performance Test will be invited to the technical interview. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.
 
Performance Test
Instructions will be sent on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Due Date: Friday, January 22, 2017
Candidates will complete the Performance Test remotely.
 
Technical Interview
Date Range: Monday, February 6, 2017 to Friday, February 10, 2017
Location: Ventura County Community College District
255 W. Stanley Avenue, Suite 150
Ventura, CA 93001

The above dates are  subject to change. Candidates will be notified of any scheduling changes via email.

PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
In completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire, outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience evaluation (T&E). Appearance before the interview panel will be limited to the candidates with the highest T&E scores. For your application to be considered, the supplemental questions must be completed in full. Failure to answer the questions as required will result in disqualification.
                         
Evaluation of minimum qualifications will be based solely on the information provided in your application.  Therefore, please make sure you include ALL employment you wish to be considered in the Employment Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.  Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Employment Experience section of the application will not be considered.

The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.
 
ELIGIBILITY LIST:
Upon completion of the examination, the open / promotional eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill the current vacancies up to one year from the date of the technical interview.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service whichever is longer.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.  
 
The Ventura County Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.