<p>Note about Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.</p> <p>YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.</p> <p>Once the position has been filled, each applicant will be notified by email. This process can take several weeks to complete after the application deadline.</p> <p>Salary Placement and Work Hours: This is a 12-month, full-time position. Placement will be on the C3 Salary Schedule with a range of $52,613-$103,055, dependent on education and applicable, verifiable work experience. Placement is determined by the President, Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Policy, and salary schedule guidelines. A hired applicant with an earned doctorate would earn $2,000 per annum, prorated monthly. (The additional benefits package of this position totals an estimated 30% of the salary amount.) The work week is Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend work required at times to ensure student, faculty, and program needs are met. Hours worked will be a minimum of 40 per week.</p> <p>Supervisory Responsibility: No</p> <p>Start Date: Spring 2026JOB TITLE: Instructional Designer</p> <p>FUNCTION: The primary purpose of the Instructional Designer is to assist the Dean of Instruction and QEP Coordinator with a variety of instructional design functions related to the planning, development, and delivery of courses. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing engaging learning experiences and training programs for full-time and part-time faculty members. This position involves collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs), creating instructional materials, and leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes. The Instructional Designer will comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC).</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain updated knowledge of accessibility standards and create plans for implementing those standards in online courses </li><li>Maintain updated knowledge of accreditation and quality assurance standards, such as Suny OSCQR Rubric and the NACC Distance Education Rubric.   </li><li>Work with instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content </li><li>Manage multiple projects working with subject matter experts to design and build online courses </li><li>Research instructional design theories and tools for applicability in online teaching and learning </li><li>Apply instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and learning theories to create effective learning experiences. </li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to assess learning needs and objectives </li><li>Design and develop instructional content, including e-learning modules, interactive courses, assessments, manuals, and guides </li><li>Incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, graphics, animations, and simulations into learning materials. </li><li>Manage course review process in collaboration with the Distance Education Committee </li><li>Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other platforms to deliver, track, and evaluate training programs </li><li>Measure and assess the impact of training through feedback, assessments, and performance data </li><li>Revise and improve training materials based on learner feedback and changing needs </li><li>Work with cross-functional teams, including trainers, IT, HR, and project managers, to ensure alignment of training content with organizational goals </li><li>Compile annual Quality Enhancement Plan Impact Report for the Institutional Management and Planning Committee </li><li>Lead audits of existing courses and web content to assess Web Content Accessibility Guidelines compliance </li><li>Provide faculty training, templates, and consultations to ensure new and existing materials that are digitally accessible </li><li>Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in State and College policies </li><li>Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College </li><li>Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing education </li><li>Recruit students for Northeast Alabama Community College </li><li>Have knowledge of and commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Northeast Alabama Community College </li><li>Represent the College and its philosophy to prospective students and to others in the community </li><li>Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College </li><li>Perform other duties assigned by the Dean of Instruction and/or President </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of relevant instructional design concepts and processes </li><li>Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, Section 508). </li><li>Proficiency in using LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L) and related instructional technologies </li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills </li><li>Ability to utilize multiple resources in problem-solving </li><li>Ability to work independently </li><li>Excellent organizational skills </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects simultaneously </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to interact with faculty, staff, and students </li><li>Skill in written and oral communication </li><li>Computer literacy, including skills in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc </li><li>Ability to send and receive verbal and written messages </li><li>Understanding of and personal commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field is required </li><li>Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering faculty development programs at a postsecondary institution. </li><li>Knowledge of established policies and procedures of the college </li></ul> <p>Application Procedures/Additional Information:</p> <p>IMPORTANT!!! - Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded to NEOED. Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation to the NACC Human Resources or Registrar's Offices. These must be uploaded by the applicant as part of his or her application. To have a complete application, applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following documents on the "Attachments" screen of the online application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the requirements are met.</p> <p>THERE ARE FIVE REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>1.A completed online application form</p> <p>2.A current résumé that confirms skills, knowledge, abilities, and education as required (outlined in the job announcement)</p> <p>3.A separate transcript from each College attended</p> <p>(This means all of them, even if the credit shows on another transcript and even if it is from a community, junior, or technical college.) Transcripts, official or unofficial, must include the applicant's name, institution name, and confirm the degree required of the position to meet this application requirement.</p> <p>4.Three signed letters of recommendation that (a) confirm experience and are (b) dated within one year of the application deadline. (c) One must be from the applicant's current or former supervisor, employer, or college instructor. (d) Each must have an actual signature or electronic signature. Typed signatures and typed cursive fonts are NOT accepted.</p> <p>5.</p> <p>A letter to the President indicating your personal philosophy of the value of community colleges, the importance of instructional design to the curriculum, and why you believe you are specifically a good fit for the position.</p> <p>YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.</p> <p>APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS:</p> <p>All applications must be submitted through the NEOED system. Click on the green "Apply" button at the top of this announcement to create or access your NEOED account. All application materials must be uploaded by the applicant to his or her account, including transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., according to what is listed in the application requirements section by the application deadline. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded. Applications are only accepted through the NEOED System. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 256.228.6001, ext. 2230. Technical questions about the NEOED website, account creation, and/or uploading or completing application materials should be directed to the NEOED helpline at 855-524-5627.</p> <p>A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library.</p> <p>Applications for the position will be reviewed to determine (1) if they are complete and (2) if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications required of the position. Interviews are then scheduled at the President's discretion and will be conducted in person or through a web-interface such as Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams. Applicants will be required to participate in an interview at their own expense. Official transcripts will be required of the finalist chosen for employment by the President. The President reserves the right to close the search at any point in this process.</p> <p>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</p> <p>Criminal Background Checks-In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Some applicants may be subject to fingerprint checks as required by the ACCS board policy.</p> <p>E-verify -Northeast Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.</p> <p>Verification of Work Experience-As a condition of the employment offer, the applicant chosen to fill the position will be required to submit verification from previous and current employers to confirm the work experience stated in the application. The verification form, provided by the College to the applicant, must include the applicant's beginning and ending dates of employment and job title; confirm if the employment was full time or part-time; and outline job duties. This information will be used to determine salary schedule placement and is required within fifteen (15) working days of acceptance of an employment offer.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer -Northeast Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Northeast Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Northeast Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.</p> <p>Accreditation-Northeast Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associates degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast Alabama Community College.</p>