Instructional Designer

Palm Beach State College; Lake Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Flexible/remote or hybrid options

Professional development

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Retirement options

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks an Instructional Designer to develop instructional strategies, materials, and assessments. The role provides faculty consultation on pedagogy, integrates instructional technologies, and leads LMS training and course certification reviews.

Responsibilities include managing curriculum design projects, creating reusable learning assets, and advancing online education initiatives with faculty and development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with instructional design and course delivery methods.
• Familiarity with online education trends and multimedia tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage course projects from inception to completion with faculty collaboration.
• Consult with faculty on curriculum design and multimedia integration.
• Provide faculty training on LMS and related tools.
• Coordinate the scheduling and development of distance learning offerings.
• Develop evaluation methods aligned to instructional objectives.
• Research advances in multimedia and delivery software to improve instruction.
• Perform needs assessments to identify required knowledge and skills.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Written communication

Independent work

Research skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canvas

Adobe Creative Cloud

Respondus

CMS/Website builder

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for developing instructional strategies, course material and assessment techniques, to ensures appropriate integration of instructional technologies into courses. Responsible for providing faculty consultation and guidance on the best pedagogical course content delivery and instructional methods. Provides faculty training and workshops on the Learning Management System (LMS) and other various integrated systems. Ensures online course certification reviews and existing course certification reaffirmations.

What a day of an Instructional Designer looks like:

• Manages course projects from inception to completion, in addition to consulting with faculty on optimal design of curriculum, instruction, and effective uses of multimedia. Collaborates with faculty to prepare and develop curriculum.

• Maintains records on status of template course development progress and of status and availability of college-owned courses. Maintains course shells and distributes templates for instruction.

• Promotes the effective use of distance learning technologies and online education, to include maintaining current knowledge of industry trends.

• Oversees searches for reusable learning objects, identifies appropriate learning objects meeting fair use standards and works with faculty in the design of such objects.

• Develops evaluation products and methods and assesses the validity and appropriateness of instructional design to instructional objectives.

• Researches and recommends advances in multimedia and course delivery software for use by faculty and others to improve delivery methods and operations with the assistance of faculty, vendors, and development team members.

• Conducts needs assessment to identify knowledge, skills, behaviors, and competencies required in selecting or designing curriculum, and to incorporate technology into the teaching and learning environment.

• Coordinates the scheduling of distance learning courses to include maintenance of course development schedule for college-developed course shells for distance learning.

• Evaluates, researches, self-studies, and develops using new technologies and methodologies. Develops or conducts internal training in technical or professional skills. Includes personal computer training.

• Supervises or participates in the selection, development, and coordination of the use of course materials and instructional media including videoconference courses, online courses, and interactive classrooms.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Four years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Online Course Management systems (i.e., Canvas or similar)

• Online authoring tools (i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud, Respondus or similar)

• Content Management System (CMS), website builder and application software

• Current instructional design tools and software.

Skilled in:

• Creative thinking and problem solving to explore new technology, processes, and approaches

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Research information for problem-solving

• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Work independently and effectively on multiple tasks

• Research information for problem-solving

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Reach and grasp objects - Occasionally

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasionally

• Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, fingers - Hourly

• Sit for extended periods of time - Daily

• Use of video display terminal - Hourly

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication - Daily

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy - Daily

• Communicate information verbally - Daily

• Communicate information in writing - Daily

• Work a fluctuating work schedule - Occasionally

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $53,677.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with a first initial review on September 25, 2026.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.