Faculty Development Instructional Designer

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) at Santa Fe College is committed to supporting faculty and staff through professional development, workshops, and collaborative communities of practice.

Our mission is to foster inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices that promote student success and retention.

The Faculty Development Instructional Designer at the CTLE plays a crucial role in advancing the Center’s mission by collaborating with faculty and staff to design and facilitate professional development initiatives, as well as building community, designing workshops, and supporting collaborative, collegewide projects that enhance teaching practices and promote student engagement and success.

The Faculty Development Instructional Designer must have a strong background in instructional design technology as well as knowledge of innovative teaching practices that impact student success for all learners.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include :

• Collaborates with faculty and staff collegewide to identify needs and design tailored professional development workshops and training sessions.
• Provides pedagogical guidance to the CTLE Faculty Fellows and other related individuals.
• Designs and facilitates workshops, discussion groups, and communities of practice that foster collaboration and share best practices.
• Liaises with internal constituencies to build and strengthen a supportive educational community focused on inclusive teaching practices.
• Contributes to the creation and preparation of materials for ongoing professional development programs, such as the Summer Institute and New Faculty Academy, in collaboration with the Director.
• Promotes and supports participation in collegewide conversations and initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching and learning.
• Collaborates and consults with faculty to develop and refine instructional materials and resources that align with the Center’s goal and the College’s mission.
• Assists faculty with the selection of effective instructional strategies and the articulation of measurable course and lesson learning outcomes.
• Supports the development and implementation of community-building activities that encourage faculty engagement and collaboration.
• Provides professional and supportive assistance to faculty and staff in their professional growth and development.
• Acts as an advocate for teaching and learning by staying abreast of relevant trends and researching best practices.
• Assists in raising awareness of the exemplary work and innovative practices occurring collegewide.
• Manages special projects related to faculty development and community engagement.
• Designs and maintains CTLE web presence and Canvas sites and routinely ensures online educational resources are accessible, updated, and functional.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws / regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to : Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

QUALIFICATIONS

Required : A bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field or a bachelor’s degree with courses related to instructional design with two (2) years of related work experience and / or a combination of education and experience equal to six (6) years.

Additional Requirements : A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred : A master’s degree in a related field, experience in higher education, and prior experience in professional development, workshop design, or community building.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and / or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Problem Solving proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and / or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process : All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume / curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position.

Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.