Salary : $74,006.40 - $96,574.40 Annually
Location : 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA
Job Type: Classified Regular
Job Number: 27-047
Division: Academic Services
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Representative DutiesBASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Services (or their designee), the instructional Design Coordinator designs and delivers technology-enhanced, distance education courses across various modalities as higher education evolves. The coordinator will support instructors in creating learning materials by offering expertise in pedagogy, andragogy, instructional technology, accessibility, and student-centered instructional delivery methods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in this classification.
1. Coordinates with faculty on course design and development, including learning objectives, assessments, classroom management strategies, and effective teaching practices in distance education modalities, providing expert guidance grounded in instructional design principles.
2. Leads the evaluation and provides recommendations regarding digital tools and instructional technologies to support alignment with legal and regulatory compliance with state education code, CA Title 5, accreditation standards, and relevant federal laws and regulations.
3. Assists faculty and staff in the use of multimedia resources to enhance teaching and learning, including creating and incorporating images, video, audio, and digital library materials grounded in sound instructional design and pedagogical principles.
4. Plans and coordinates evaluation efforts and facilitates discussion regarding the instructional use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in distance education, supporting faculty adoption and integration consistent with instructional goals and institutional guidelines.
5. Maintains current knowledge of instructional design practices and effective teaching strategies, with emphasis on multimedia, interactive, synchronous, and asynchronous technologies, and equity-minded pedagogical and andragogical practices.
6. Plans and coordinates activities to increase awareness of ethical considerations related to technology enhanced teaching and learning and gathers faculty feedback to inform recommended practices.
7. Assists with the implementation of new instructional tools by conducting needs assessment and evaluating ethical considerations in collaboration with faculty, departments, and other campus stakeholders.
8. Trains and advises faculty on accessibility requirements and best practices related to instructional materials and course design.
9. Applies creative instructional design approaches, innovative technology, pedagogy, and andragogy practices to support diverse student populations and promote alignment with accessibility guidelines.
10. Develops customized digital instructional elements, resources, and course templates in collaboration with faculty across multiple disciplines.
11. Supports faculty implementation of Common Course Numbering (CCN) requirements and assists with instructional communication related to revised course numbering and associated curriculum changes.
12. Provides instructional design training, guidance, and technical assistance to faculty, with an emphasis on online course development and instructional technology integration.
13. Collaborates with faculty to review online courses and provide actionable instructional design feedback to support student success.
14. Plans, coordinates, designs and conducts faculty development workshops, independently and collaboratively, in both in-person and online formats, focused on instructional design, instructional technologies, and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
15. Consults with faculty, departments, and instructional groups on equity-minded practices in online and technology-enhanced teaching.
16. Assist faculty with redesigning courses using Open Educational Resources (OER) and other Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) materials.
17. Coordinates accessibility review processes for OER and ZTC materials and provides guidance to support alignment with accessibility standards.
18. Collaborates with the Academic Accommodations Center and Information Technology to support accessibility and compliance of digital instructional materials.
19. Collaborates with Student Services to support the design and delivery of online support services and provides guidance and resources to students on succeeding in online courses.
20. Gathers, analyzes, and presents data to inform instructional training efforts, identify departmental priorities, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to student success.
21. Serves on assigned committees, taskforces, and workgroups internally and externally, representing instructional design and distance education perspectives.
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Three years of increasingly responsible experience in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field, including experience with learning management systems and the development and delivery of in-person and online training. Requires proficiency with instructional technologies, web-based tools, and the creation and management of digital instructional assets.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for the position applying for, applicants must submit the required items by the deadline, which include: online IVC application, current resume, and ALL unofficial transcripts. All attachments will be uploaded into the online application. Applications which do not include all of the required materials will not be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings. Supplemental InformationRANGE 24 ON THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Initial salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3. Please click here to review current salary schedule.
IMPORTANT: - First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by November 6, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point
- All application communications, including interview invitations, are sent through our applicant tracking system (NeoEd). Applicants are responsible for regularly monitoring their NeoEd account and ensuring that their contact information (including email address and phone number) is accurate and up to date. Failure to respond to interview invitations or other time-sensitive communications within the specified timeframe may result in removal from further consideration for the position. Due to the volume of applications received, candidates who do not respond may be considered withdrawn (no-show), and interview opportunities may be extended to other qualified applicants.
For Additional inquiries please contact:Sheila Dorsey-Freeman
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Phone: 760-355-6413
Email:
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Earned annual sick leave.
Earned annual vacation leave for classified and confidential classified employees.
Enrollment in a California Retirement System.
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Supplemental Question A: What in your background and experience make you particularly well suited for this position at Imperial Valley College?
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Supplemental Question B: How do you define Diversity? Please share an example of how your personal and professional experience have informed your perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). How do you plan to integrate DEIA in your position?
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Supplemental Question C: Discuss your experience working with diverse populations. How do you encourage and empower individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals? Please provide examples to help us better understand.
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