Instructional Design Coordinator

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Services (or their designee), the instructional Design Coordinator designs and delivers technology-enhanced, distance education courses across various modalities as higher education evolves. The coordinator will support instructors in creating learning materials by offering expertise in pedagogy, andragogy, instructional technology, accessibility, and student-centered instructional delivery methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in this classification.

1. Coordinates with faculty on course design and development, including learning objectives, assessments, classroom management strategies, and effective teaching practices in distance education modalities, providing expert guidance grounded in instructional design principles. 

2. Leads the evaluation and provides recommendations regarding digital tools and instructional technologies to support alignment with legal and regulatory compliance with state education code, CA Title 5, accreditation standards, and relevant federal laws and regulations. 

3. Assists faculty and staff in the use of multimedia resources to enhance teaching and learning, including creating and incorporating images, video, audio, and digital library materials grounded in sound instructional design and pedagogical principles. 

4. Plans and coordinates evaluation efforts and facilitates discussion regarding the instructional use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in distance education, supporting faculty adoption and integration consistent with instructional goals and institutional guidelines.

5. Maintains current knowledge of instructional design practices and effective teaching strategies, with emphasis on multimedia, interactive, synchronous, and asynchronous technologies, and equity-minded pedagogical and andragogical practices.

6. Plans and coordinates activities to increase awareness of ethical considerations related to technology enhanced teaching and learning and gathers faculty feedback to inform recommended practices.

7. Assists with the implementation of new instructional tools by conducting needs assessment and evaluating ethical considerations in collaboration with faculty, departments, and other campus stakeholders.

8. Trains and advises faculty on accessibility requirements and best practices related to instructional materials and course design.

9. Applies creative instructional design approaches, innovative technology, pedagogy, and andragogy practices to support diverse student populations and promote alignment with accessibility guidelines.

10. Develops customized digital instructional elements, resources, and course templates in collaboration with faculty across multiple disciplines.

11. Supports faculty implementation of Common Course Numbering (CCN) requirements and assists with instructional communication related to revised course numbering and associated curriculum changes.

12. Provides instructional design training, guidance, and technical assistance to faculty, with an emphasis on online course development and instructional technology integration.

13. Collaborates with faculty to review online courses and provide actionable instructional design feedback to support student success.

14. Plans, coordinates, designs and conducts faculty development workshops, independently and collaboratively, in both in-person and online formats, focused on instructional design, instructional technologies, and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.

15. Consults with faculty, departments, and instructional groups on equity-minded practices in online and technology-enhanced teaching.

16. Assist faculty with redesigning courses using Open Educational Resources (OER) and other Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) materials.

17. Coordinates accessibility review processes for OER and ZTC materials and provides guidance to support alignment with accessibility standards.

18. Collaborates with the Academic Accommodations Center and Information Technology to support accessibility and compliance of digital instructional materials.

19. Collaborates with Student Services to support the design and delivery of online support services and provides guidance and resources to students on succeeding in online courses.

20. Gathers, analyzes, and presents data to inform instructional training efforts, identify departmental priorities, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to student success.

21. Serves on assigned committees, taskforces, and workgroups internally and externally, representing instructional design and distance education perspectives.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Three years of increasingly responsible experience in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field, including experience with learning management systems and the development and delivery of in-person and online training. Requires proficiency with instructional technologies, web-based tools, and the creation and management of digital instructional assets.

IMPORTANT:  To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts. All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings.

RANGE 24 ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3.  Please click here to review current salary schedule.

IMPORTANT: 

• First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by November 6, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point
• All application communications, including interview invitations, are sent through our applicant tracking system (NeoEd). Applicants are responsible for regularly monitoring their NeoEd account and ensuring that their contact information (including email address and phone number) is accurate and up to date. Failure to respond to interview invitations or other time-sensitive communications within the specified timeframe may result in removal from further consideration for the position. Due to the volume of applications received, candidates who do not respond may be considered withdrawn (no-show), and interview opportunities may be extended to other qualified applicants.

For Additional inquiries please contact:
Sheila Dorsey-Freeman
Senior Human Resources  Analyst
Phone: 760-355-6413
Email: [email protected]

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Imperial Valley College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future. Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another, and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others. In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist, and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity, and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community.

To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals.

We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement. In service of these goals, Imperial Valley College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.

 THE COLLEGE Imperial Valley College is co-recipient of the 2023 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence. It offers a full range of associate degrees, professional certificates and basic skills courses as well as a comprehensive array of university transfer and education courses. IVC has an annual full-time enrollment of more than 10,000 students.  The Aspen award committee noted that IVC has created one of the nation’s most effective partnerships with local K-12 systems and has excelled in graduation rates and post-graduation success of its student population. Its student success is based upon IVC’s work in eliminating barriers, addressing student challenges and fostering a culture of care in a rural area with high rates of poverty and traditionally low rates of educational attainment. Imperial Valley College is known throughout the region for its outstanding career programs, excellent programs of study in business, quality allied health, renewable energy and public safety programs and for excellent transfer and general education courses.  IVC is also a major economic engine in Imperial County. It is responsible for infusing millions of dollars annually into the local economy through its construction projects, general operations and annual earnings of its current students and graduates. For additional details regarding Imperial Valley College click here.