Instructional Designer (Part-time) Staff Pool

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene. 
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.  

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. 

EEO Statement 

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu  

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

We are looking for an Instructional Designer who advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.  Come be a part of the Mosaic of HCC.

SUMMARY

Provides assistance and training to faculty and team members in the application of instructional and interface design of online and hybrid courses. Coordinates and collaborates with Master Course Development to design and produce quality online courses in all modalities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

          1.       Direct the work and provides leadership to the multimedia, Master Course Development teams and some part-time employees. Coordinate with Master Course Developer to design and produce quality online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses and training materials.

          2.       Provide assistance to team members and faculty with instructional and interface design.   Assist faculty in the selection of electronic delivery methods, use of instructional software and effective uses of multimedia. Provide troubleshooting assistance on course design problems.

          3.       Design and produce learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, and multimedia to support teaching and learning, and College information needs.

          4.       Design, develop and deliver workshops and online training to faculty in the use of instructional technologies and educational best practices. Offer special session/training to faculty upon department request for select or new software or technologies and pedagogical strategies.

          5.       Research innovative and latest trends on educational best practices, instructional resources and technologies and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning, and to assist faculty in the development of new teaching methods.

          6.       Research, recommend and participate in decision-making for the purchase of or transition to new software and technology. Keep current with instructional design and ADA web compliance issues.

          7.       Participate in training and developmental activities and seminars, as required.

          8.       May provide program level support to include working with Deans, instructional leaders and faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology or related fields required. 

Master’s degree preferred

Associate’s degree plus 4 years of formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed may be considered in lieu of required degree.

EXPERIENCE

1 year of directly job-related experience working with various operating systems required.

Experience in instructional design, and teaching in an institution of higher education or community college is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

     1.  MS Office Programs

     2.  Course Management Systems

     3.  Instructional Technology Applications

     4.  Instructional Design Theory and Practices

     5.  Research Instructional Technologies

     6.  Project Management Principles

May be required to demonstrate competencies of various hardware/software skills verified during interview.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.