Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities at our beautiful campus with state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating and diverse environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off - including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas - New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is "The College that Cares" and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team!

Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer will enhance the quality of education by supporting faculty in designing quality curricula and courses, supporting Open Educational Resources (OER initiatives, and providing ongoing professional development related to instructional design. This position focuses on guiding faculty through the curriculum development process, ensuring alignment with best practices, effectively integrating educational technologies, and fostering innovative teaching strategies. Note: This position requires on-campus presence in Wausau, WI, and is not fully remote.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Guide Quality Course Design: Work with program faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop high-quality curriculum for online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses, integrating technology effectively and ensuring alignment with educational standards.

• Analyze and Assess Courses: Use a rubric of quality standards to assess courses, providing feedback to improve course quality.

• Support LMS Use: Assist faculty in utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS) effectively for course design.

• Pedagogy/Andragogy Support: Provide guidance and support to faculty in applying effective teaching strategies in course design.

• Strategic Onboarding and Program Mapping: Take a strategic approach in supporting the launch of new programs, including program mapping to align courses and outcomes effectively.

• Program Curriculum Management: Oversee and manage program curricula to ensure they meet institutional and accreditation standards.

• OER Initiatives: Support initiatives to integrate affordable educational resources (OER) into curriculum development.

• Problem Solving: Recognize and resolve process issues during curriculum development to meet delivery timelines.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education:Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Related Field

Preferred:

• Master's Degree

• Coursework in curriculum and instructional design, instructional technologies, and interactive software

Experience:3 Years

Additional Experience Information:

• At least 3 years of teaching experience and an interest in instructional design.

• Technical Skills: Experience with a Learning Management System (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, etc.)

• Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), adult learning theories, and best practices in online education. Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and manage projects under deadlines

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals at all organizational levels, including students, faculty, staff, and the community

Preferred Experience:

• Using WIDS (Worldwide Instructional Design System) for performance-based learning

• Working in an institution of higher education

• Using multimedia design tools is preferred (Vyond, Articulate, Adobe Captivate, etc.)

• Knowledge and experience using quality management principles and facilitating teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.

Math Skills:

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to critically think and solve problems involving a variety of concrete variables with limited standardization; interpret written, oral and diagrammed instructions.

Technical Skills:

Ability to manage and track document changes; create, modify and format templates and files; ability to use multiple computer screens and multitask in several computer applications.

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: N/A

Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: N/A

Sitting: High

Standing/Walking/Climbing: Low

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: N/A

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
Work-Related Travel: Low
Smell Requirement: N/A
Specific Vision: N/A
Hearing: N/A
Taste: N/A