Instructional Designer — Higher Ed Course Architect

Hallmark Institute of Photography; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmark University seeks an Instructional Designer to lead the development of new courses, redesign existing ones, and support continuous improvement across programs. This role focuses on instructional rigor, usability, and effective assessment in partnership with academic leadership and SMEs.

You will apply Bloom’s Taxonomy, the ADDIE model, and Quality Matters standards, integrating multimedia and authentic assessments, while supporting faculty development through training materials and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Information Technology, Communication Media, Educational Technology/Instructional Technology, Education or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in course creation, design, or teaching in a multi-delivery format, especially Online Higher Education.
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology/Instructional Technology, Education or related field
• Experience in Learning Management Systems
• Technologically adapted with instructional software and familiar with Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of new and revised courses in multiple delivery formats.
• Apply instructional design best practices, including the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy, the ADDIE model, and Quality Matters standards.
• Integrate multimedia, authentic assessments, and the Hallmark Character Program into course design.
• Ensure learning outcomes and assessments are clearly aligned and traceable throughout course content.
• Demonstrate responsiveness to feedback and new educational research.
• Leverage instructional technology effectively to support student engagement and success.
• Collaborate with Deans, SMEs, and Course Designers to align program and course outcomes.
• Support project management tasks including session start coordination, course corrections, and master course list maintenance.
• Provide leadership in resolving course design challenges and implementing scalable solutions.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across departments to support smooth course delivery.
• Contribute to instructional design team initiatives, training, and processing documentation.
• Support the development of faculty training modules and instructional resources.
• Align contributions with Hallmark University’s educational model and mission.
• Make meaningful and frequent contributions to team improvement initiatives, ensuring measurable impact on instructional quality and team efficiency.

Job description

Hallmark University seeks an Instructional Designer to lead the development of new courses, redesign existing ones, and support continuous improvement across programs. This role focuses on instructional rigor, usability, and effective assessment in partnership with academic leadership and SMEs.

You will apply Bloom’s Taxonomy, the ADDIE model, and Quality Matters standards, integrating multimedia and authentic assessments, while supporting faculty development through training materials and