San Mateo County Community College District
Part-Time Instructional Designer (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Part-Time Instructional Designer (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement can range from $60.01 to $75.10 per hour (Salary Schedule AJ - Special Rate).
Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed
Mandated Reporter: Yes
Campus Security Authority: No
Instructional Designer provides pedagogical and educational technology support for face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online courses and is a college‑wide position. This position reports directly to the Dean of Academic Support and Learning Technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide hands‑on consulting with faculty on course design, development, learning objectives, classroom management, active learning, assessment methods, and teaching strategies for face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online courses
Present on‑campus and online structured professional development training and learning opportunities for faculty and classified staff through individual consultation, programs, and workshops; promote mastery of technology skills and pedagogy
Participate in assessment of online courses to ensure regular effective contact between instructor and student in all distance education courses
Maintain currency regarding copyright, accessibility compliance (Section 504 and Section 508) regulations for all instructional materials, state authorization for distance education, and student authentication for online and hybrid courses
Implement creative approaches and innovative uses of technology and pedagogy to address different learning styles, diverse student populations, variety of course content, and accessibility guidelines
Create partnerships and provide leadership and support for faculty and classified staff in implementing effective pedagogy and use of technology to support teaching and learning
Maintain currency in knowledge and trends related to teaching and learning and application of technology to enhance teaching and learning of diverse populations
Create documentation and an inventory of resources of potential interest to faculty
Coordinate with counterparts at the District colleges and District Office
Must be flexible and be available to support evening and weekend instructors
Perform broader instructional design and support projects as needed and assigned
Knowledge
Learning theories, instructional design theories, and instruction systems; understanding and demonstrated application of sound pedagogy and instructional design practices for traditional and non‑traditional students
Facility with Canvas, Moodle, or other learning management systems
Skills and Abilities
Mastery of online instructional and web‑based graphic design principles
Assist faculty in transitioning courses from face‑to‑face to distance learning
Formal training in research‑based practices on teaching adult learners designed to help faculty improve student success and retention in online courses
Evaluate programs and online learning
Assist faculty with creating new and revised courses that reflect effective teaching and assessment strategies
Assist faculty with creating instructional materials and courses that follow compliance guidelines, including copyright, accessibility, regular effective contact, and student authentication
Learn new technology tools and have a strong desire to share this knowledge with others
Communication, both oral and written, that matches the message to audience needs; and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with diverse communities
Interpersonal skills and leadership in working within teams to analyze and improve instructional design
Project and team management
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests and needs
Practical teaching experience, including in an online environment
Job Requirements
Master's degree or above in instructional design/technology or educational technology OR the equivalent (see below)
Three years of relevant experience working with instructional design and technology including familiarity with learning management systems and content development applications
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.
Preferred
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately‑impacted students in educational contexts, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in technology
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within technology courses and classrooms
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic‑Serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices
Experience teaching in an online environment
College classroom training and teaching experience
Understanding of compliance regulations regarding online instruction
Bilingual/bi‑cultural skills
Benefits Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.
EEO Statement San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities. Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.
Closes: 6/30/2026
To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191685
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FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement can range from $60.01 to $75.10 per hour (Salary Schedule AJ - Special Rate).
Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed
Mandated Reporter: Yes
Campus Security Authority: No
Instructional Designer provides pedagogical and educational technology support for face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online courses and is a college‑wide position. This position reports directly to the Dean of Academic Support and Learning Technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide hands‑on consulting with faculty on course design, development, learning objectives, classroom management, active learning, assessment methods, and teaching strategies for face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online courses
Present on‑campus and online structured professional development training and learning opportunities for faculty and classified staff through individual consultation, programs, and workshops; promote mastery of technology skills and pedagogy
Participate in assessment of online courses to ensure regular effective contact between instructor and student in all distance education courses
Maintain currency regarding copyright, accessibility compliance (Section 504 and Section 508) regulations for all instructional materials, state authorization for distance education, and student authentication for online and hybrid courses
Implement creative approaches and innovative uses of technology and pedagogy to address different learning styles, diverse student populations, variety of course content, and accessibility guidelines
Create partnerships and provide leadership and support for faculty and classified staff in implementing effective pedagogy and use of technology to support teaching and learning
Maintain currency in knowledge and trends related to teaching and learning and application of technology to enhance teaching and learning of diverse populations
Create documentation and an inventory of resources of potential interest to faculty
Coordinate with counterparts at the District colleges and District Office
Must be flexible and be available to support evening and weekend instructors
Perform broader instructional design and support projects as needed and assigned
Knowledge
Learning theories, instructional design theories, and instruction systems; understanding and demonstrated application of sound pedagogy and instructional design practices for traditional and non‑traditional students
Facility with Canvas, Moodle, or other learning management systems
Skills and Abilities
Mastery of online instructional and web‑based graphic design principles
Assist faculty in transitioning courses from face‑to‑face to distance learning
Formal training in research‑based practices on teaching adult learners designed to help faculty improve student success and retention in online courses
Evaluate programs and online learning
Assist faculty with creating new and revised courses that reflect effective teaching and assessment strategies
Assist faculty with creating instructional materials and courses that follow compliance guidelines, including copyright, accessibility, regular effective contact, and student authentication
Learn new technology tools and have a strong desire to share this knowledge with others
Communication, both oral and written, that matches the message to audience needs; and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with diverse communities
Interpersonal skills and leadership in working within teams to analyze and improve instructional design
Project and team management
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests and needs
Practical teaching experience, including in an online environment
Job Requirements
Master's degree or above in instructional design/technology or educational technology OR the equivalent (see below)
Three years of relevant experience working with instructional design and technology including familiarity with learning management systems and content development applications
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.
Preferred
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately‑impacted students in educational contexts, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in technology
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within technology courses and classrooms
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic‑Serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices
Experience teaching in an online environment
College classroom training and teaching experience
Understanding of compliance regulations regarding online instruction
Bilingual/bi‑cultural skills
Benefits Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.
EEO Statement San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities. Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.
Closes: 6/30/2026
To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191685
#J-18808-Ljbffr