Instructional Designer

Position Description: Northeastern Junior College became Colorado’s first iPad College in Fall 2015.  The purpose of the college iPad Initiative is to create an atmosphere for active learning and improved student engagement, enhance the utilization of technology for the betterment of student learning, to increase enrollment, improve student retention and graduation rates, and prepare students for future technology rich careers.
 

The college invites qualified persons to apply for the position of Instructional Designer and Active Learning Specialist.  This position is responsible for assisting faculty in the identification and integration of robust and engaging technology into their classrooms and laboratories.  All faculty have an Apple iPad.  This position will assist faculty by researching applications for classroom and lab integration, assist them in re-designing courses, assist them in identifying and implementing other activities to make their classes more engaging, and by providing training to faculty, staff, and students in individual and group settings.
 

The potential exists for this individual to also teach a class on app design and creation.   The successful candidate should be knowledgeable of a wide range of classroom technologies and various aspects of student learning and engagement.
 

Expectations:

• Facilitation of a learning-centered classroom; real-life applications of content; and adaptation to today’s learning modalities.
• Expertise demonstrated through the depth and currency of curricular knowledge; strong focus on learning; experience/skill in using new technologies; innovative delivery and curriculum development; excellent communication skills, excellent class and studio instruction skills.
• Positive attitude through dedication to NJC mission and values; willingness to accept and promote change; open-minded fairness and consideration of multiple perspective; willingness to take risks, work hard, accept responsibility for person/professional growth, lead and follow well, accept criticism, handle conflict, and motivate others.
• Commitment to cooperation, consensus building, collaboration, effective goal-setting and evaluation.