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!

Provides leadership assistance to the Director of Center for Learning Excellence in overseeing various Center for Learning Excellence initiatives. The position provides direct support to faculty and institutional administrators in the design and development of courses in all modalities, the use of instructional technology systems, and the application of sound pedagogical and instructional design principles.

* Assist in leadership, planning, and oversight of Center for Learning Excellence instructional design initiatives.
* Collaborate with faculty and institutional administrators to provide support in the development of quality courses in all modalities.
* Coordinate and implement both strategic and tactical plans involving faculty development and training; course development; curriculum design; instructional technology. Support faculty in the integration of emerging technologies and pedagogy to facilitate engaging teaching practices and student learning experiences in all learning modalities.
* Maintain an awareness of current and future trends in the field and monitor technological developments in distance learning for technological means to achieve educational or outreach goals.
* Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities in the theory and methods of instruction in all modalities.
* Assist in the design, organization, facilitation and assessment of professional development for faculty use of a learning management system (LMS) and other distance education technologies.
* Ensures college-wide awareness of, and compliance with, federal and state distance learning regulations, as well as licensing and copyright laws.
* Develops and implements 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.
* Assists the director with the division of work among the Center for Learning staff.
* Assists in monitoring the review of online courses for standards, consistency, and quality.
Assists in LMS administration and maintenance.
* Participates in the development and administration of applicable policies, strategic plans, goals and programmatic activities pertaining to online and hybrid learning at the College.
* Maintain currency in knowledge of distance education trends, innovations, research and best practices by participating in local trade association meetings, reading current journals, books, and magazine articles.
* In the absence of the Director of Center for Learning Excellence, provides leadership to staff and supervision of the Center for Learning Excellence Department's operations and services. As required, represents the Director of Center for Learning Excellence in matters related to the department and Teaching and Learning division.
* Supervises and evaluates of part-time support staff and part-time student workforce (interns and work studies).
* Performs other site and position-specific responsibilities as assigned.

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Distance Learning, or Instructional Technology with a minimum 3 years of professional experience in the development and administration of distance education courses and programs in a higher education setting.

Minimum two years of experience teaching online at the post-secondary level (preferred).

Proven design and development experience for online learners and experience with designing, developing, and delivering blended learning solutions.

Demonstrated expertise in the theory and practice of distance learning pedagogy and experience in curriculum development, instructional methods, and online instruction.

Excellent analytic and evaluation skills.

Demonstrated experience consulting with faculty and conducting professional development opportunities.

Experience in LMS course administration, training, and user support-direct experience with the Canvas LMS preferred. Quality Matters certified (preferred)

Familiarity with computer related ADA requirements and ability to incorporate features to comply with Section 508.

Competent, knowledgeable and experienced with appropriate hardware and software used in the creation of digital media - including (but not limited to) Microsoft Office, Adobe Captivate, Photoshop, Premier, Articulate, Audacity, web page authoring and social media platforms.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team of faculty, staff, and administrators.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.

Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

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.