Instructional Designer

Black River Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Instructional Designer on the Pocahontas Campus. This position is a full-time, temporary, non-classified grant position with the possibility of expanded grant funds for future years.

Position Description

The Instructional Designer works under the supervision of the Director of Distance Education and Instructional Technology.  The primary responsibilities of the Instructional Designer include weekly visits to Career and Technical Educational (CTE) and Carl Perkins approved classrooms and shops; weekly collaboration with specified faculty; mapping, planning, and developing engaging, interactive learning activities and course content; filming and photography for use in creating faculty-led videos/audios, test questions, and other resources; designing and developing online classes for specified courses; assisting other faculty with questions, and responsible for other duties as assigned by the Director of Distance Education and Instructional Technology.  The Instructional Designer may be required to travel to all BRTC instructional locations.

The College is committed to a quality work environment and experience by providing the following benefits in addition to compensation:

• COLA and/or bonuses are provided whenever fiscally responsible
• Eight hours of sick leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period
• Eight hours of vacation leave monthly after fulfilling all work hours in a pay period
• Vacation leave increases according to years of service schedule
• Eight hours per calendar year of education leave
• A portion of health insurance premium paid by BRTC
• $20,000 life insurance policy with premium paid by BRTC
• 14% minimum retirement contribution from BRTC each pay period
• 11 paid State Holidays per calendar year if employed full time during the date of those Holidays
• Tuition Waiver for Employee and dependents to BRTC

 

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a baccalaureate degree and/or other experience is required, but a master’s degree is preferred with a major in instructional design or a related field.  Preference will be given to applicants with prior LMS experience and with experience creating online content in an educational setting.  Applicants should be willing to continue their education through professional development.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, state application, transcripts, and name, address, and phone number of three professional references to:

 

BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Julie Edington, Executive Director of Human Resources

P.O. Box 468

Pocahontas, AR 72455

Telephone (870) 248-4000, Ext. 4032

BRTC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

BRTC is a Tobacco Free Campus