Instructional Designer, Accessibility Architect

Location

Arnold/Main Campus, Maryland, United States: This position requires some regular in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations, depending on business needs of the office.

Job Summary

• The Instructional Designer, Accessibility Architect is an essential member of the AACC community, promoting an inclusive, welcoming, learning, and working environment. The ideal candidate will support the college community with guidance, coaching, and professional development to create accessible materials, courses, and digital content. Continuous improvement is at the heart of this role as the individual will review and test tools and materials and gather data and research for analysis. This individual will collaborate with instructional designers, developers, faculty, and other stakeholders to integrate accessibility practices throughout campus life. Information and Instructional Technology (IIT) team members must be dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence. Successful candidates will help IIT build our culture by enabling frictionless service, valuing feedback, and embracing continuous improvement and learning. To support this foundation, IIT has established five pillars. These pillars create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive professional culture. Successful candidates will be skilled technologists who value AACC’s community and people. They will also be empathetic to the challenges faced by our students, faculty, and staff. Our Characteristics of Excellence are the guiding principles of our division, empowering our teams to deliver exceptional results and drive success. Successful candidates will treat people with respect, dignity, and fairness, consistently delivering quality results and following through on commitments and responsibilities. They will cultivate teamwork and collaboration, embrace opportunities for improvement and innovation, and maintain open and honest communication with integrity. Additionally, they will appreciate the value of simple, efficient solutions, recognize the importance of building positive relationships, and respect others’ time.
• Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college’s excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.
• Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Assistive Technologies, User Experience Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Deep knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508.
• Desire to work in a mission-driven, dynamic, team-based environment with a commitment to process improvement.
• Proficiency with assistive technologies such as screen readers, captioning tools, and alternative input devices. Ability to employ testing methodologies using tools such as NVDA or JAWs.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and accessible authoring tools.
• Ability to work productively, independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience developing and facilitating accessibility-focused training and professional development workshops and consultations.
• Experience in leading and managing multiple, complex projects. The ability to schedule, prioritize, and meet varied deadlines across these projects.
• Commitment to engagement, equity, and inclusion as it relates to the design of courses and professional development.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, November 18, 2024; open until filled.