Instructional Designer, Digital Learning and Library Services

Instructional Designer, Digital Learning And Library Services Job Description

Cisco College Mission and Purpose: The Mission of Cisco College is to provide quality, affordable,

educational opportunities to meet the diverse academic, technical and career needs of the

students and communities, we serve. Cisco College maintains an open-door admissions policy and

provides an array of educational programs offered at two primary locations, Cisco and Abilene, in

addition to many off-campus sites. Cisco strives for an institutional culture of innovation,

collaboration, faculty and staff empowerment and recognition, and an openness to change that

underscores our commitment to a shared mission and vision.

Cisco College Core Values: Cisco College facilitates student success by ensuring open-door access

to diverse educational opportunities, embracing innovation and best practices, and providing

effective student support. Cisco College insists on excellence in our programs, instruction, services,

management, and learning environment.

Cisco College Guiding Principles: Learning, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Cooperation, Joy,

and Innovation.

Role: The Instructional Designer supports student success and teaching effectiveness by

collaborating with faculty to design engaging, accessible learning experiences and to integrate

digital learning resources and library services into courses. In addition, the role provides research

and information literacy instruction and supports day-to-day Cisco Campus Library and

instructional technology services for on campus, online, and dual credit students. A commitment

to the role of the community college, as described in the College Mission, is essential.

Team: The Instructional Designer reports jointly to the Dean of Digital Learning and the Cisco

Campus Library Manager. The role works closely with the Digital Learning team, the Abilene

Library Manager, and library staff. The Instructional Designer will serve as a collaborative member

of the Center for Teaching and Learning once established.

Responsibilities

Assists faculty in creating interactive, visually engaging digital content and assessments

that align with college requirements and applicable standards, including accessibility,

universal design principles, and regular and substantive interaction.

Contributes to faculty development through one-on-one support, workshops, and self paced resources on course design, teaching with digital tools, and integration of library

resources.

Delivers live instruction (in-person and virtual) and develops tutorials, guides, and course embedded materials that support effective use of library resources, research skills, and

information and digital literacy.

Provides research and reference support to help patrons locate, evaluate, and use library

resources, including databases and online tools. Refers advanced research needs to the

Library Manager or librarians as appropriate.

Assists with access services, including circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan and

intercampus sharing, and patron account assistance.

Provides user support and troubleshooting and assists with the administration of library

and instructional technologies.

Contributes to daily operations, including opening and closing as scheduled, promoting

accessibility, maintaining a welcoming environment, and communicating library policies.

Engages ongoing professional development to stay current with trends in instructional

design, academic librarianship, or instructional technology, as applicable.

Performs other duties assigned by the Dean of Digital Learning and Cisco Campus Library

Manager to support college goals, digital teaching and learning, and library services.

Essential Qualifications

Masters degree required, with one of the following combinations:

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and demonstrated instructional design
  
  

experience (certificate, coursework, or professi nal practice); or

• Masters in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology,
  
  

Learning Sciences, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field and

demonstrated experience supporting library services and/or instruction in research,

information literacy, and digital literacy.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff in support of student

learning.

Experience supporting digital learning platforms and tools, including user support and basic

troubleshooting.

Experience delivering instruction, training, or user support (in-person and/or virtual).

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, including accurate recordkeeping and

file management.

Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs in a public-service setting, and

maintain professionalism under pressure.

Availability to work evenings and/or weekends and travel to Abilene, as needed and as

scheduled.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a community college, academic library, or higher education teaching and

learning support setting.

Experience supporting online and/or dual credit students and instructors.

Experience supporting library access services (circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan)

and/or instructional technology administration/support.

Experience developing student-facing learning resources (tutorials, guides, videos, or

course-embedded materials).

Familiarity with accessibility and UDL practices for digital course materials.

Experience using analytics or feedback to improve instruction or services.

Familiarity with OER, copyright considerations, and generative AI in teaching and learning