Learning Designer

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The learning designer (LD) works with faculty to develop and redevelop high-quality courses. The Learning Designer coaches faculty on research-based pedagogical best practices and the use and adoption of instructional technology tools. The learning designer is responsible for designing and developing content and learning experiences for various audiences and delivery methods. In collaboration with division leadership, the LD supports the coordination for the implementation, delivery, and assessment of academic programs and institutional initiatives. A successful candidate must be able to manage multiple projects on various timelines from analysis, to design, to development, to implementation. The incumbent will use outcomes to evaluate academic courses, programs, and institutional initiatives. The ability to build relationships and collaborate with partners across campus is crucial to this role.

Applies front-end analyses including needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, learner characteristic assessment, environmental review, and instructional analysis; applies and modifies various instructional design models and instructional systems components for institutional initiatives

Formulate and implement goals, objectives, and guidelines for courses, programs, and instructional technology within the framework of the college's mission, vision, and goals in consultation with appropriate staff and stakeholders. Provide support in the development, implementation, and assessment of academic programs.

Design and develop training materials for institutional initiatives. Build exemplary models, structures, and professional development for institutional initiatives

Research, analyze, design, develop, deliver, and evaluate faculty development sessions to support high-quality, current best practices in teaching and learning. Design and develop institutional workshops, programs, seminars, faculty learning communities, and conferences designed to improve teaching and learning. Evaluate the impact of faculty professional development on student performance measures

Develop course design templates, checklists, guidelines, and best practices for learning in all modalities

Work closely with faculty, department chairs, coordinators, and deans to develop and redevelop courses for continual improvement, ensuring that they reflect research-based best practices in teaching and learning. Coach and manage faculty through the design and development of faculty grant projects, long-term course development, redevelopment, and institutional initiatives

Coach faculty on the application of adult learning principles to delivery methods, training program design, development, and evaluation

Manage learning design projects, monitor project progress, set deadlines, solve issues that arise, ensure stakeholder satisfaction, and evaluate project performance. Supervise graduate-level interns, part-time employees, and work-study students.

Provide high-level faculty and staff support for the college's LMS (Learning Management System) to enhance instruction and student success. Research, evaluate, select, and assess new and existing instructional technology tools, strategies, and resources for the Teaching and Learning Division and faculty

Provide support in deployment, support, communication, and training of course evaluation tool

Assist faculty, chairs, and coordinators in the assessment of student learning outcomes by defining measurable outcomes and mapping those learning outcomes in the Learning Management System to efficiently collect data for course, program, or general education assessment. Compile data for the analysis of academic program success and student needs assessment

Consults with Teaching and Learning staff, faculty, intuitional divisions, and cross-functional areas making recommendations to assist in developing procedures for effective teaching and learning or related processes

Monitor developments in the field of instructional design and technology to remain current on pedagogical developments and innovative and effective strategies and practices

Remain current on the online learning regulatory and compliance agency requirements, including ADA compliance, FERPA, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to learning. Develop and implement plans that address accessibility in online instruction. This includes compliance with federal regulations, support and training for faculty in designing accessible course materials, problem-solving to address accommodation requests from students or faculty and adaptation of course materials

Perform other duties as required or assigned

May require some evening and weekend hours to support faculty

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.