Overview

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead development of Competency-Based Education (CBE) programming on the BTC campus. This employee will develop and implement a campus-wide CBE faculty training program and assist faculty with implementation of CBE-aligned design and teaching strategies. The position is funded through a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant project, Meeting Workforce Demand Through Competency-Based Education. The grant is scheduled to end September 30, 2031; however, grant-funded positions are temporary, dependent upon project funding, and can end at any time funding is discontinued. This position reports to the Vice President of Instruction. Salary: $85,000 to $95,000 Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction (VPI), the Senior Instructional Designer will conduct research and consult with faculty and staff representatives on the design, development and implementation of the CBE professional development program. This employee will coordinate the review and assessment of curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure that redesigned and enhanced courses and programs meet intended objectives and requirements.Collaborate with BTC faculty, Teaching and Learning Academy Director, staff and administrators on development of a campus-wide professional development program that facilitates the adoption of competency-based curriculum and instructional practices to support student access and learning.Work closely with faculty to assist with the implementation and coordination of competency-based curriculum and practices at course and program levels.Work with faculty to design curriculum using accessibility standards and inclusive-design practices Oversee and maintain curriculum design and documentation standards.Document competency-based training activities and assist with completion of curriculum modification processes such as Program Requirement SheetsSupport the College curricular review processWork with Institutional Planning and Assessment to track data and use assessment tools to identify and implement improvements in training activities and CBE curriculum and practice approaches.Participate in and present at appropriate professional development activities, including faculty inservice and conferences.Consult with and advise faculty in pedagogical issues and skills unique to non-traditional and alternative delivery of instruction.Consult and work with instructional leadership team on implementation and coordination of competency-based instruction.Explore ways that technology solutions can be implemented to build capacity for CBEDevelop and implement assessment strategies and tools for competency-based instruction. Attend meetings as scheduled.Generate and present reports as needed.Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise BTC's Instructional DesignerRequired Skills/Abilities: Excellent coaching, teaching and/or presentation skills Excellent customer service and collaboration skills Strong research, analytic and problem-solving capabilitiesProficient at documentation and writingAble to work independently and with minimal supervisionAccuracy in information delivery; maintain confidential informationAble to work alongside individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory mannerAbility to prioritize competing demands in a potentially stressful environmentAdapt readily to new challenges and processes and responsibilitiesExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesProficient with a wide range of computer software and technologyProficient in project management Minimum Qualifications: Ability to pass a Washington State background checkMaster's degree in Education or related area;Two (2) or more years of experience in pedagogy, leading professional development activities and developing teaching, learning and instructiona