Instructional Designer

LM Wind Power / GE; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe College seeks an Instructional Designer to advance online, hybrid, and in-person teaching by supporting faculty through group instruction and individualized consultation.

You will help develop professional development programs, create instructional materials, and curate resources to enrich learning experiences. A strong emphasis on accessibility, innovative technology, and collaboration with faculty is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, or curriculum, or related field with 12 credit hours in instructional design.
• At least two years’ experience in instructional or curriculum design with LMS experience.
• A background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with faculty to create instructional materials for online and hybrid instruction and labs.
• Advices on instructional strategies and measurable outcomes for courses.
• Advises on innovative technology use, including AI applications.
• Keeps up with trends in teaching and learning and researches best practices.
• Designs and maintains Canvas sites and ensures accessibility of online resources.
• Participates in course review and faculty development programs.

Skills

Group instruction

Consultation with faculty

Communication

Critical thinking

Analytical aptitude

Problem solving

Multitasking

Organization & time management

Ethics and confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design / education / curriculum

Alternative: bachelor in relevant field + 12 credits in instructional design

2 years of instructional/curriculum design experience

Experience with Learning Management Systems

Tools

Canvas LMS

Multimedia authoring tools

ERP / college systems (general guidance)

Job description

Compensation $55,820.00 Annual

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on October 8, 2026.

Job Description

The Instructional Designer plays a crucial role in advancing academic excellence in online, hybrid, and classroom teaching by supporting faculty through group instruction and individualized consultation. This position contributes to the creation and implementation of professional development groups in both web-based and in-person formats while promoting the effective integration of technology into all instructional modes. Additionally, this role collaborates with faculty to develop instructional materials and curate resources to ensure an enriched learning experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborates and consults with faculty content experts to create and prepare instructional materials for students in online and hybrid instruction or laboratory settings.


• Assists faculty with the selection of effective instructional strategies and the articulation of measurable course and lesson learning outcomes.


• Consults with faculty on the application of innovative technology, including Artificial Intelligence applications.


• Researches relevant trends and best practices for teaching and learning.


• Provides pedagogical guidance to faculty and others as needed.


• Acts as an advocate for teaching and learning by straying abreast of relevant trends and researching best practices.


• Analyzes and evaluates new instructional tools and technologies and provides recommendations to improve current and future course design and delivery.


• Reviews courses during the design, development, and delivery phase to ensure pedagogical and instructional design practices.


• Incorporates innovative methods of content delivery into the online, hybrid, web-enhanced, and in-person classroom environment using appropriate technologies.


• Analyzes instructional issues and provides and implements recommendations for potential solutions.


• Serves on online course review teams.


• Works collaboratively to develop a robust, ongoing program of faculty professional development and new faculty orientation.


• Designs and maintains Canvas sites and routinely ensures online educational resources are accessible, updated, and functional.


• Manages special projects as assigned.


• Keeps a record of operating procedures and may share position specific knowledge, including use of collegewide ERP and related system processes, by providing guidance on standard operations and established departmental procedures as needed.


• Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.


• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.


• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Reports to: eLearning Director

Qualifications

Required: A bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, or curriculum OR a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least twelve (12) credit hours of instructional design coursework. Additionally, two (2) years of work experience in instructional or curriculum design is required, including experience with Learning Management Systems. A combination of education and/or experience equal to six (6) may be considered.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:

1. A master’s degree in a relevant field.


2. Higher education teaching experience in either online or in-person setting, as well as experience with Canvas Learning Management System.


3. Knowledgeable of the universal design and creation of ADA compliant online courses.


4. Proficiency with multimedia authoring tools.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.


• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.


• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.


• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.


• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.


• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.


• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.


• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.


• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.


• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.


• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.


• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.


• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.


• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

sfcollege.edu/eaeo

College Overview

Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs.

Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.