Instructional design Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Instructional Services Director

Job ID : 321364

Location : Rio Salado Community College

Full / Part Time :

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

82,790.00 - $107,627.00 / annually, DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

40 hours weekly, schedule to be determined with supervisor; may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

This position offers remote work allowing employees a combination of onsite and work from home options. The expected remote work schedule for this position will be determined by the needs of the department.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.

With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

Job Summary

Plans, directs, administers, and evaluates the assigned instructional programs and services within Community Development. The Instructional Services Director leads and oversees online, hybrid, and in-person teaching and learning for Adult Education (i.e., high school equivalency, English language, and career training programs) across multiple locations. This role oversees instructional implementation and ensures student learning outcomes are met. The Director facilitates change, identifies opportunities and risks, and allocates resources to support student progress, retention, completion, and transition to career training and postsecondary education. The Director oversees program-wide professional learning for instructional teams and ensures curricular alignment with the Arizona Adult Education standards and state-wide professional learning initiatives. The Director reports to and supports the work of the Associate Dean for Instruction and Community Development.

Essential Functions

50% - Oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned instructional programs and services within Community Development; makes instructional decisions; provides supervision of instructional services staff and leadership at the department level that includes online, hybrid, and in-person teaching and learning for Adult Education (high school equivalency diploma seekers and English language learners); leads college-related initiatives to ensure programs and instructional services align with goals, requirements, regulations, policies, and the organizational mission.

25% - Oversees Adult Education curriculum and instructional implementation, ensuring student learning outcomes are met; collects and analyzes instructional data to ensure effective teaching and learning; leads and implements program-wide professional learning in alignment with the Adult Education state-wide professional learning standards and initiatives.

15% - Serves as a knowledge expert in the area of assignment by overseeing, reviewing, and providing analyses and recommendations regarding grant-specific and program-wide instructional requirements leads grant application and report writing for instructional services programming; collaborates with District, college administrators, and other college departments to resolve issues and identify working solutions for instructional delivery.

10% - Participates in college- and district-level committees; attends conferences and Arizona Department of Education meetings and events; performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, organizational development or directly related field and four years of experience in areas such as planning, developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating instructional services programs which experience includes two years of management and supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Five (5) or more years of leadership experience administering instructional services or educational pathway programs

B. At least three (3) years of experience making data-driven decisions that lead to program improvement and successful student outcomes

C. At least two (2) years of experience designing, leading, and evaluating professional learning in an educational setting

D. At least two (2) years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum

E. At least two (2) years of experience with successful grant management that includes report writing, analysis, and compliance

Special Working Conditions

The primary work location for this position is RSC Tempe at 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ, 85281. May be required to work at multiple sites or locations. May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time viewing a computer monitor. Mayr require lifting up to 10 lbs.

Additional Rio Salado College work locations include :

RSC Avondale : 420 N. Central Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323

RSC Downtown at 619 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007

RSC Northern at 1715 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021

RSC Southern at 3320 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282

RSC Surprise : 12535 W. Smokey Dr., Surprise, AZ 85378

RSC Thomas : 3631 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85019

Glendale Community College : 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

South Mountain Community College : 7050 S 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review June 2nd, 2025

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College's Title IX / 504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, [email protected], 480 / 517-8196.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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