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BARGAINING UNIT / SALARY LEVEL: This position is classified at Level 4D, with a salary of $63,393.94 and full benefit package commensurate with the Agreement between the MCCS Trustees and the MEA Administrators Unit.  In addition, we offer a hybrid work schedule that allows for remote work one day per week, promoting flexibility and work-life balance. This is an in person, on campus position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

York County Community College (YCCC), a dynamic institution committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities through education, is seeking an innovative and collaborative Instructional Designer to join our team. This position plays a vital role in the development, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality instructional materials and learning experiences that support both credit and non-credit programs.

Working collaboratively with faculty, instructors, subject matter experts, employers, and other internal and external partners, the Instructional Designer applies evidence-based instructional design principles, educational technologies, and accessibility standards to create engaging, effective, and inclusive learning experiences. The position supports curriculum development, instructional innovation, technology integration, faculty development, and continuous improvement initiatives that promote student success, workforce readiness, and institutional excellence.

At YCCC, we believe education changes lives. Guided by our mission to develop an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce, we are committed to expanding opportunity, promoting socioeconomic mobility, and strengthening the communities we serve. We value all learning and recognize students in both credit and non-credit programs as essential contributors to our region's workforce and economic vitality. The Instructional Designer embraces this mission by partnering with faculty and staff to develop high-quality educational experiences that prepare learners for success throughout their educational and professional journeys.

The successful candidate will be a creative, student-centered professional who values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. They will remain current with emerging instructional design practices, educational technologies, accessibility requirements, and learning science while supporting faculty and instructors in delivering engaging, equitable, and effective instruction across multiple instructional modalities.

As a member of the YCCC community, the Instructional Designer will help foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence by promoting instructional best practices, supporting continuous quality improvement, and advancing the College's strategic priorities through collaborative partnerships and a shared commitment to student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Include but are not limited to the following;

Instructional Design and Course Development

• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, subject matter experts, employers, and other stakeholders to analyze learning needs and align with measurable learning outcomes.

• Design, develop, revise, and maintain engaging instructional materials and strategies for credit and non-credit offerings across multiple instructional modalities.

• Lead and support the ongoing development and maintenance of master courses and standardized instructional resources.

• Incorporate evidence-based instructional strategies, authentic assessment techniques, and educational technologies into course design.

• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility standards, and inclusive teaching practices throughout the instructional design process.

• Remain current on instructional design research, emerging technologies, accessibility requirements, and educational best practices, incorporating innovations into course design as appropriate.

Collaboration, Consultation, and Faculty/Instructor Support

• Serve as an instructional design consultant to faculty, instructors, academic departments, workforce programs, and external partners.

• Collaborate with instructional teams to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across instructional offerings.

• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and program improvement initiatives.

• Provide individual consultations, workshops, and training that promote effective teaching, course design, educational technology, and instructional best practices.

• Collaborate on college-wide and Maine Community College System initiatives, including master course development, microcredentials, workforce training, and other strategic instructional projects.

• Build collaborative relationships with employers and community partners to support workforce education initiatives when appropriate.

• Document progress regularly.

Technology Integration and Learning Systems Support

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement instructional technologies that enhance teaching and learning.

• Support faculty and instructors in the effective use of Brightspace, educational software, multimedia tools, and other learning technologies.

• Assist with troubleshooting instructional technology and learning management system issues related to course delivery.

• Collaborate with appropriate college personnel to evaluate emerging technologies and instructional tools.

• Promote effective and innovative integration of technology into teaching across all instructional modalities.

• Document support regularly.

Quality Assurance, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of instructional materials to ensure alignment with instructional design principles, learning outcomes, accessibility standards, and institutional expectations.

• Evaluate instructional materials using formative and summative assessment methods and recommend improvements.

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of instructional design and student learning data to support continuous improvement.

• Support institutional initiatives related to course quality, instructional effectiveness, accessibility compliance, and assessment.

• Document instructional design processes, resources, and best practices to support consistency and organizational knowledge.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Posting will remain active until filled.  Offer dependent upon successful completion of criminal background check and professional references.  Must be eligible and remain eligible to work in the United States. YCCC does not provide visa sponsorship.

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings (option of State Retirement System or TIAA 403b)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)

• Paid Holidays

• Statewide Locations

• Tuition Waivers / Reimbursement

If you are a collaborative and student-centered professional who is passionate about educational innovation and continuous improvement, we invite you to join the York County Community College community. Together, we are developing an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce while transforming lives and strengthening the communities we proudly serve. 

York County Community College (YCCC) is proud to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace, a Second Chance Employer, and a Veterans Friendly Workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment that values the unique experiences and contributions of individuals from all walks of life.

YCCC is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact 207-216-4444.

Explore YCCC at https://www.yccc.edu

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or related field

• 4 years experience in curriculum development and course design

• Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Educational Technology, or related field

• 4 + years’ experience in curriculum design and course design in a community college setting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology integration.

• Proficiency in instructional design models, principles, and best practices.

• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.

• Familiarity with multimedia authoring tools, eLearning authoring tools, and graphic design software.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Experience in higher education or community college settings is preferred.