Instructional Designer II

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jacinto College is seeking an Instructional Designer II at the Central Campus to lead course development and faculty training in instructional technology and universal design practices.

The role supports multiple delivery methods and ensures high-quality materials aligned with district guidelines, evaluating new tools and resources and supervising project teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related field.
• Two years of work experience in an academic setting.
• One year of experience in an instructional design or academic design environment, with emphasis on an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop courses demonstrating knowledge of instructional design and assessments in academic settings.
• Design, develop, and deliver instructional training across formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Develop multimedia instructional programs using latest technology and emerging tools.
• Lead district-wide course and training development teams as instructional designer and project manager.
• Consult with faculty to incorporate instructional technology tools and open educational resources.
• Manage projects to deliver high-quality courses in accordance with policies.
• Write and edit course and training materials with clear communication.
• Review faculty courses and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Evaluate emerging instructional technologies and enhancements.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Technology integration

Education

Master's degree in instructional technology or related field

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Graphic & multimedia tools

Job description

Instructional Designer II - Central Campus

The primary emphasis of the Instructional Designer II position is on course development, instructional training development, and faculty training focused on the application of pedagogical practices and the integration of instructional technology tools. The Instructional Designer II serves as a project lead, instructional designer, and course developer on district-wide course and instructional training development teams. The Instructional Designer II supports faculty in the design of course materials for all delivery methods (face-to-face, hybrid, distance learning). This position supports faculty in the use and integration of technology including graphics, multimedia, and productivity software, web-based applications, and other emerging technologies. The Instructional Designer II evaluates courses (design, materials, and presentation) and provides feedback and recommendations for improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and develop courses demonstrating knowledge and experience of instructional design, development, implementation, and assessments in an academic environment; instructional technology, learning theories, universal design for learning and accessibility practices, and effective assessment of programs.
• Design, develop, and deliver instructional training, in various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online and computer-based instruction) for instructional technology, course design, universal design for learning, and accessibility topics.
• Design and develop interactive and multimedia instructional programs using the latest technology; including but not limited to software, hardware, web-based applications, social media tools, and other emerging technologies.
• Leads district-wide course and training development teams serving as instructional designer, course developer, and project manager for the project.
• Consult with faculty to incorporate instructional technology tools (graphics, multimedia, and productivity software; web-based applications, social media tools, and other emerging technologies) and open educational resources, based on an active, collaborative, and authentic instructional approach for all delivery methods (face-to-face, hybrid, distance learning).
• Responsible for detailed project management to develop and deliver high quality developed courses and training in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Writing and editing course and training materials demonstrating effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Review faculty developed courses providing recommendations and support for meeting district expectations for instructional delivery.
• Evaluate, test, assess, and provide recommendations on emerging instructional technologies, practices, and technology enhancements.
• Attend position applicable professional development to improve knowledge and skills.

Additional Job Functions:

• Support faculty in the effective use of technology-mediated classrooms.
• Participate on committees and councils as appropriate.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate the College values
• Knowledge in instructional design, development, implementation, and
• assessments in an academic environment; instructional technology, learning
• theories, universal design, accessibility, and effective assessment of programs
• Ability to perform as project lead / project manager in cross-functional teams
• Ability to effectively perform in a collaborative environment working with varied individuals and roles.
• Ability to write and edit instructional material and training documentation
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver interactive training of graphics,
• multimedia, productivity, web-based and social media applications
• Ability to learn innovative technologies quickly
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Skill in integrating technology in a wide variety of instructional situations
• Skill in adapting to the needs of a changing program
• Skill in using a variety of graphics, multimedia, productivity, web-based, and
• social media applications
• Skills with classroom applications of the internet, interactive video, and other
• technologically mediated instruction
• Knowledge of instructional pedagogy

Required Education:

• Master's degree in instructional technology, instructional design, or related education field

Required Experience:

• Two years of work experience in an academic setting
• One year of experience in an instructional design or academic design environment, with emphasis on an academic setting

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Blackboard Learning Management System platform is preferred.

Note: This position has opportunity for limited remote work arrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and needs of the College.

Salary Grade: 116

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6388

Posting Close Date: 9/18/2026 at 6 pm CST