Instructional designer

SUMMARY

Minimum Salary $49,748.69 Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Position Summary

The Instructional Designer drives instructional excellence by partnering with faculty to design engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences across face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Leads instructional design innovation through faculty coaching, course quality assessment, emerging technologies, and data-informed strategies that strengthen teaching and student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with faculty to design, develop, and improve courses using instructional design principles, measurable learning outcomes, authentic assessments, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Evaluates course quality using the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric and Quality Matters-informed practices, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Develops and delivers faculty training, individualized coaching, and instructional resources supporting course design, assessment, student engagement, and educational technology.
• Promotes responsible use of generative AI and emerging instructional technologies while addressing accessibility, privacy, academic integrity, and instructional effectiveness.
• Analyzes LMS data, student performance, course reviews, and stakeholder feedback to guide continuous course improvement.
• Develops accessible course templates, instructional resources, and best practices supporting consistent, inclusive learning experiences.
• Coordinates instructional design projects, collaborates with campus stakeholders, and supports Distance Education initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, adult learning, education, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in instructional design, course development, faculty development, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated experience consulting with faculty or subject-matter experts to design or improve online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced courses and facilitating faculty professional development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience applying formal course quality standards, conducting course reviews, or supporting continuous course improvement.
• Familiarity with the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric and Quality Matters principles.
• Experience with Blackboard Ultra.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles, course alignment, authentic assessment, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, instructional technologies, and responsible AI-supported instruction.
• Knowledge of course quality standards, learning analytics, digital accessibility, and inclusive design practices, including ADA, Section 508, and WCAG principles.
• Strong faculty coaching, training, communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality and FERPA compliance.

Disclaimer: This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview. Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines. Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within 30 days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.