Instructional Designer

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is seeking an Instructional Designer to coordinate and deliver online course development and faculty training at Connect Campus. The role focuses on implementing instructional design strategies, supporting online faculty, and maintaining comprehensive training curricula.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree with teaching experience and have knowledge of learning technologies, LMS tools, and best practices in online education, joining a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Two years of related experience including teaching at secondary or post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate online course development services and faculty training.
• Coordinate online instructional design projects from inception to completion.
• Provide instructional design and course development support to online faculty.
• Assist in developing online instructional strategies, course materials, and assessments per best practices.
• Provide support for online faculty certification training.
• Design and maintain training curriculum for TCC Connect instructors.
• Research and recommend online learning technology solutions.
• Provide updates to department leadership on projects.

Skills

Web design and HTML

Research methodologies

Learning theory & assessment design

Customer service & communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Data analysis & policy interpretation

Multi-tasking & attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree

Teaching experience (secondary or post-secondary)

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Title: Instructional Designer

Department: CN Instructional Design

Campus Location: Connect Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency:Monthly

Compensation Details:Starting Pay - 62,600

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary

This role is responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and providing online course development services and faculty training.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, facilitates, and provides online course development services and faculty training
• Coordinates online instructional design projects from inception to completion
• Provides instructional design and course development support to online faculty
• Assists in developing online instructional strategies, course materials, and assessments in accordance with researched best practices
• Provides support for online faculty certification training
• Designs, develops, facilitates, and maintains training curriculum for TCC Connect instructors
• Researches and recommends online learning technology solutions
• Provides regular updates to department leadership regarding online course development projects

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, which must include secondary or post‑secondary teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ working experience in online secondary or post-secondary teaching
• At least one (1) year’s working experience with proprietary learning technology solutions
• At least one (1) year’s working experience with learning management systems
• At least one (1) year’s working experience teaching in or designing instructional content for STEM disciplines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of web design and HTML
• Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques, and processes and standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development, instructional technology, and technology-based and non-technology-based media and materials
• Knowledge of learning theory, instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessment design
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring accurate and timely completion and exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.