Instructional Designer

Please Note: The salary range for this position is $87307.00 - $108020.00 annually. The salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications and related experience. Typically new hires start no higher than $90945.00/year based on Pierce Colleges Administrative/Exempt Compensation Plan.

Themissionof Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college.

The Employee Learning and Development (ELAD) Instructional Designer consults with faculty staff and ELAD team members to promote the effective use of technology instructional design and adult learning theory to design and deliver equitable inclusive and accessible learning experiences that respect human dignity. The ELAD Instructional Designer will further improve student learning in multiple instructional modalities (e.g. online hybrid and in-person). The position requires the ability to work collaboratively within our matrix organization with cultural humility and vulnerability.

The ELAD Instructional Designer reports to the Instructional Design Manager. This position is part of the ELAD team and is a key team member of the Pierce College Districts professional learning and development effort responsible for collaborative creation and implementation of district-wide professional learning and development programming. Programming helps build faculty and staff knowledge around equity inclusivity and student engagement success and completion by increasing access to cohesive professional development and fostering effective communication strategies and systems between all college employees.

Major areas of focus include (a) equity-focused course design and teaching consultations (b) faculty and staff professional development in the use of inclusive pedagogy practices and technologies (c) project management to support faculty collaboration at the department level and (d) the integration of new educational technologies into curriculum and course design. The ELAD Instructional Designer is well-versed in inclusive pedagogical strategies design-thinking accessible design project management adult learning theory and instructional technology. This position requires regular and consistent attendance.

About the District

Pierce College is a high-performing mission-driven data-informed student-focused district committed to equity diversity and inclusion. For 55 years Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is anAchieving the DreamLeader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award given for measurable improvements in student outcomes.

Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution employment and earnings rates after graduation and access for and success of minority and low-income students. Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023. Pierce is also one of 30 original AACC Guided Pathways colleges and one of first five College Spark Washington pathways colleges. We have bold goals to have all students on a career pathway to increase completion rates for all students and to close achievement gaps by 2027. Want a feel for our District. Take a peek with aerial campus views!

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

Located on a beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community recreational park and Waughop Lake.

Pierce College at Puyallup

Located on an expansive site with 125-acres of wooded land including modern facilities and beautiful hideaways.

Pierce College at JBLM

Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military sites serving many of our military and active duty families serving our country.

Our colleges enjoy a strong presence in the communities in which they serve and participate in numerous partnerships with business community government and educational organizations.

TheEmployee Learning and Development (ELAD) Instructional Designerwill be responsible for the following but not limited to:

Faculty Support and Collaboration

• Design develop and deliver high quality inclusive and accessible learning experiences for faculty and staff.

• Support faculty in the design and development of accessible course materials that meet ADA section 508 and other relevant standards.

• Work with faculty to design and develop course content that promotes Black and Brown excellence while representing a voice beyond their individual worldview.

• Assist faculty in humanizing course content to provide a welcoming inclusive and supportive learning

• environment.

• Continuously innovate in incorporating Pierce Colleges inclusive pedagogy framework and designing race-conscious and active learning experiences (in-person web-enhanced online hybrid) based on assessment and evidence/data analysis.

• Collaborate with faculty and apply knowledge of andragogy/pedagogy and instructional design processes to design/redesign and develop courses ensuring alignment between learning outcomes and instructional materials activities and assessments to enhance student success.

• Support faculty in integrating multimedia video content and other educational technologies as appropriate.

• Collaborate with faculty to design and develop inclusive accessible authentic and diverse assessments activities and materials.

• Consistently initiate practice and evaluate strategies to advance inclusivity and accessibility in design teaching learning and professional development.

Staff Support and Collaboration

• Offer creative and innovative ideas for teaching course design and integrating learning technology topromote student learning and success.

• Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies and collaborate with the educational technology team to make recommendations that support teaching and learning.

• Coordinate vendor demonstrations of new and existing technology tools and gather faculty feedback to inform technology selection and purchasing decisions.

• Collaborate with college partners to design develop deliver and evaluate a broad range of professional and organizational development opportunities for faculty and staff.

• Work with faculty and staff development teams to promote communication about employee development and learning with all stakeholders.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Required

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Education a technology-related field instructional design learning experience design or curriculum development.

• Two (2) years customer service or technical support experience troubleshooting and problem-solving issues with a learning management system (Canvas preferred) and computer-related technical issues. An appropriate combination of education training coursework and experience may be substituted for degree.
  

• Experience designing high quality academic courses for online or hybrid delivery and/or re-designing traditional on-ground courses for online or hybrid delivery.
  
• Knowledge of technical tools and platforms for delivering engaging and media-rich online learning content as well as trends in educational technology.
• Advanced knowledge of applying adult learning theories instructional design principles and educational methodologies in creative ways.
  
• Experience in hands-on training delivery live facilitation or teaching ideally for adult learners in a higher education context.
  
• Experience working with faculty and team members to experiment with emerging technologies and teaching strategies and conducting research on their effective use.
  
• Experience designing and developing accessible digital content aligned with Section 508 and other relevant standards.
  

• After a conditional offer of employment the successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal records background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability to perform in this position.

• Contribute positively to a departmental culture that is welcoming and engaging where faculty and staff feel supported in improving learning design and delivery.
  
• Strong collaboration and iteration skills including collective ideation providing actionable feedback and incorporating feedback into revisions.
  
• Foster innovation to support the institutional mission by contributing to cross-departmental shared governance teams.
  

• Experience and/or demonstrated commitment to equity diversity inclusion and promoting Black and Brown excellence.
  
• Build trusting working relationships characterized by cooperation and mutual respect.
  
• Commitment to supporting and contributing to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.

• Resolve conflicts disagreements and complaints in a constructive manner and contribute to a work environment where conflict leads to positive change.
  
• Identify the need for change and effectively manage both stable and changing priorities.
  
• Exercise sound judgment and adaptability when dealing with ambiguous situations.
  

• Lead faculty and staff teams that include subject matter experts program directors/deans eLearning team members and others ensuring resources are effectively deployed timelines and standards are met and collaboration is maintained.
  
• Manage multiple simultaneous learning design and delivery projects with internal and external collaborators and stakeholders.
  

• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogical strategies design thinking adult learning theory instructional technologies and authentic assessment.
  
• Recommend inclusive pedagogical strategies and implement teaching and learning technology tools to meet identified needs.
  
• Design develop and deliver online hybrid or in-person training as needed.
  

• Experience with eLearning technology tools project management tools and learning management systems (Canvas experience preferred).
  
• Knowledge of tools and platforms used to deliver engaging media-rich online learning content and awareness of trends in educational technology and its effectiveness.
• Experience creating accessible digital materials.
  
• Experience with HTML CSS and visual design tools.

To be considered for this position applicants must:

• Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
  
• Complete the online application profile at and apply for the specific job opening.
  
• Cover Letter:Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
  
• Resume: Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.
  
• Transcripts: Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however if you are selected for an interview you will be asked to bring copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education and/or coursework. International transcript must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: note: Certain positions require specific levels of educational attainment such as a post-secondary degree licensures or order to evaluate applicant materials to determine if the minimum qualifications are met information regarding your education and experience should be included in your application materials.
  
• Applications without transcripts attached may receive notification that their application materials are incomplete. If you receive a notice and information has been provided elsewhere in your applications materials please disregard. (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire).