Instructional Design & Accessibility Support Specialist

Kenai Peninsula College (KPC), in Soldotna Alaska, invites applications for the position of Instructional Design & Accessibility Support Specialist. This position is an exciting opportunity to shape inclusive education by improving the accessibility of our digital and educational resources while providing general instructional design support.

As the Instructional Design & Accessibility Support Specialist, you will collaborate with faculty to design and update accessible digital content while troubleshooting accessibility issues in courses within the Learning Management System (LMS). You will develop and deliver training on digital accessibility practices and tools, utilizing assistive technologies such as JAWS or NVDA, and applying basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ARIA to enhance content accessibility. Additionally, you will provide both in-person and remote support for instructional technology and address a variety of instructional design needs.

We are committed to fostering growth and development. If you are eager to build on your skills, we welcome you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification.

The ideal candidate will have experience in training, instructional design, or educational technology, and be familiar with accessibility technologies and standards, such as WCAG, NVDA, or JAWS (prior expertise is beneficial but not required). Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively with faculty and staff, while critical thinking abilities and a passion for advocating accessibility and inclusive practices are also key qualities for success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education, training, or experience in instructional design, educational technology, accessibility, or related areas that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the role.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Kenai Peninsula College campus in Soldotna Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt, term staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, starting at $25.11, based on education and experience.

Kenai Peninsula College is a student-focused institution with campuses located in the beautiful Kenai Peninsula region of Alaska. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and a close-knit community, this role offers a unique chance to make a tangible difference in education while enjoying the lifestyle and outdoor opportunities Alaska provides.

Review of applications will begin immediately, to ensure full consideration you must apply by December 09, 2024. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Marci Lea, KPC HR Coordinator, at mlea@alaska.edu or 907-262-0318.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.