Instructional Designer

College of Western Idaho; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare plans

11%+ employer retirement contributions

Tuition discounts

Generous personal leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

College of Western Idaho seeks an Instructional Designer to support online course design, development, and faculty professional development across multiple locations.

You will collaborate with faculty and college leadership to implement best practices in online learning, accessibility, and educational technology, delivering scalable solutions and ongoing course improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of instructional design experience
• Experience with online learning as a student, instructor, or designer
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in virtual and in-person environments
• Experience with Canvas/Moodle or similar LMS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and educational technology tools

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty to design, develop, and enhance online courses and instructional materials
• Create and revise course components, including videos, activities, assessments, and asynchronous content
• Ensure courses align with instructional design best practices and accessibility standards
• Develop scalable solutions for online instruction across disciplines
• Provide Canvas support, training, and resources for faculty
• Design and facilitate professional development workshops and training opportunities
• Support instructors in online teaching strategies and educational technologies
• Collaborate with teams to improve instructional design services and processes
• Manage multiple course development projects with attention to detail
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to online instruction and course quality

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field

Tools

Canvas

Moodle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instructional Designer — MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - STAFF

JOB NO: 496884

OPENED: Aug 26 2026 MST

ANTICIPATED CLOSE DATE: Sep 09 2026 MST

REPORTS TO: Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning

POSITION STATUS: FT - Full-Time

POSTED PAY RANGE: $29.17-$36.47

Shape the Future of Online Learning as an Instructional Designer at CWI!

Are you passionate about creating engaging online learning experiences and supporting faculty success? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Instructional Designer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of online courses, instructional content, and faculty professional development initiatives.

In this role, you'll collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and college leadership to develop innovative learning experiences, implement instructional best practices, and provide expertise in online teaching, learning, and educational technology.

Why Join CWI?

At CWI, quality instruction and student success are at the heart of everything we do. As an Instructional Designer, you'll play a critical role in helping instructors create meaningful, accessible, and engaging learning experiences while supporting the college's commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.

Benefits:

CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including:

• Premium healthcare plans
• 11%+ employer retirement contributions
• Tuition discounts
• Generous personal leave
• Professional development opportunities

Course Design & Development:

• Partner with faculty subject matter experts to design, develop, and enhance online courses and instructional materials
• Create and revise course components, including videos, learning activities, assessments, and asynchronous instructional content
• Ensure courses align with instructional design best practices, accessibility standards, and student-centered learning principles
• Develop scalable solutions that support effective online instruction across a variety of disciplines

Faculty Support & Professional Development:

• Provide Canvas support, training, and instructional resources for faculty
• Design, develop, and facilitate professional development workshops, instructional courses, and training opportunities
• Support instructors in implementing effective online teaching strategies and educational technologies
• Serve as a trusted resource for course delivery, instructional improvement, and instructional technology needs

Instructional Design & Educational Innovation:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in online teaching and learning
• Recommend and implement improvements to instructional content, course design processes, and learning experiences
• Promote innovative and effective approaches to teaching and learning

Collaboration & Relationship Building:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, administrators, and academic departments
• Collaborate with internal teams to support institutional goals related to teaching excellence and student success
• Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve instructional design services and processes
• Work effectively across departments to implement course and program enhancements

Project Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Manage multiple course development projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to online instruction and course quality
• Ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with institutional priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field
• One (1) to two (2) years of instructional design experience
• Experience with online learning as a student, instructor, or instructional designer
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and in-person environments
• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Moodle, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and educational technology tools
• Ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Interested?

We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.