Inside Higher Ed
Accessibility Instructional Designer HV-NTPI-11425
Inside Higher Ed, Troy, New York, United States
Accessibility Instructional Designer HV-NTPI-11425
Position Type:
Full-time Location:
Troy, New York, United States Application closes:
2025-11-24 Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college has been a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Accessibility Instructional Designer Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Distance/Online Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technologies, Assistive Technologies, or other related disciplines. Expertise in the Learning Management Systems (D2L Brightspace preferred), including familiarity with basic end user LMS System Administration. Demonstrated skills in multimedia and web authoring tools. At least 2 years of demonstrated training and/or staff development experience in instructional technologies and pedagogy. Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, including UDL principles, WCAG, ADA, and Section 508. Proficiency with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers and captioning tools) for varying disability needs. Ability to employ testing methodologies using assistive technology tools. Demonstrated organizational, conceptual and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a tightly integrated unit. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Effective public speaking, presentation and listening skills. Preferred Experience with online course quality standards such as SUNY Online Course Quality Review (OSCQR) or Quality Matters (QM). Previous experience teaching online, particularly with D2L Brightspace. Nature and Scope of Duties Works in a collaborative team environment with instructional designers and other support staff, delivering instructional design services for accessible distance and online learning projects. Translates accessibility compliance requirements into understandable criteria for faculty and staff. Designs, develops, and delivers digital accessibility training for faculty, staff, and students. Applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) methods to ensure educational experiences are digitally accessible. Creates and maintains accessibility resources and documentation for the college community. Conducts accessibility reviews and audits to identify instructional content accessibility barriers in collaboration with faculty and identifies and implements remediation solutions. Provides assistance in the design, development and remediation of instructional content in collaboration with faculty that meet the college’s, state, and federal accessibility standards. Partners in efforts to evaluate and improve the accessibility of college content, tools, and systems. Identifies research and metrics to inform continuous improvement in digital accessibility. Advises on the selection of digital tools based on accessibility standards. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and requirements for institutions, states and federal entities, best practices in UDL and accessibility, including WCAG, ADA, Sections 504 and 508, etc. Engages with other campus partners (e.g., Center for Access and Assistive Technologies) to understand current perspectives from students with disabilities and to help create better student experiences. Participate in professional development activities such as workshops and conferences to keep current in instructional uses of technology and accessibility standards. This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary range of $60,000-$62,000. Benefits Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans. Application Instructions To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 24, 2025. Equal Opportunity Statement Hudson Valley Community College is an affirmatively action / equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Type:
Full-time Location:
Troy, New York, United States Application closes:
2025-11-24 Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college has been a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Accessibility Instructional Designer Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Distance/Online Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technologies, Assistive Technologies, or other related disciplines. Expertise in the Learning Management Systems (D2L Brightspace preferred), including familiarity with basic end user LMS System Administration. Demonstrated skills in multimedia and web authoring tools. At least 2 years of demonstrated training and/or staff development experience in instructional technologies and pedagogy. Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, including UDL principles, WCAG, ADA, and Section 508. Proficiency with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers and captioning tools) for varying disability needs. Ability to employ testing methodologies using assistive technology tools. Demonstrated organizational, conceptual and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a tightly integrated unit. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Effective public speaking, presentation and listening skills. Preferred Experience with online course quality standards such as SUNY Online Course Quality Review (OSCQR) or Quality Matters (QM). Previous experience teaching online, particularly with D2L Brightspace. Nature and Scope of Duties Works in a collaborative team environment with instructional designers and other support staff, delivering instructional design services for accessible distance and online learning projects. Translates accessibility compliance requirements into understandable criteria for faculty and staff. Designs, develops, and delivers digital accessibility training for faculty, staff, and students. Applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) methods to ensure educational experiences are digitally accessible. Creates and maintains accessibility resources and documentation for the college community. Conducts accessibility reviews and audits to identify instructional content accessibility barriers in collaboration with faculty and identifies and implements remediation solutions. Provides assistance in the design, development and remediation of instructional content in collaboration with faculty that meet the college’s, state, and federal accessibility standards. Partners in efforts to evaluate and improve the accessibility of college content, tools, and systems. Identifies research and metrics to inform continuous improvement in digital accessibility. Advises on the selection of digital tools based on accessibility standards. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and requirements for institutions, states and federal entities, best practices in UDL and accessibility, including WCAG, ADA, Sections 504 and 508, etc. Engages with other campus partners (e.g., Center for Access and Assistive Technologies) to understand current perspectives from students with disabilities and to help create better student experiences. Participate in professional development activities such as workshops and conferences to keep current in instructional uses of technology and accessibility standards. This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary range of $60,000-$62,000. Benefits Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans. Application Instructions To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 24, 2025. Equal Opportunity Statement Hudson Valley Community College is an affirmatively action / equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr