Instructional Developer (CTL)

Maricopa Community College district; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS pension

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Phoenix College, part of Maricopa County Community College District, seeks an Instructional Developer (ID) who will support teaching and learning with technology, focusing on Canvas LMS and instructional design best practices.

The ID partners with faculty, departments, and the CTL team to provide professional development, troubleshooting, and documentation, driving quality assurance and accessible instructional technologies across the college.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in instructional design, training and development, curriculum and instruction or educational technology and two years of experience in instructional design and development.
• Two years of experience in instructional design and development, program and systems development and/or assessment and evaluation.
• Equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Canvas administrator and provide technical and instructional support to faculty, staff, and students.
• Create and facilitate faculty professional development opportunities on Canvas adoption and teaching best practices.
• Consult with instructional departments, programs, and faculty to develop and improve courses and teaching strategies.
• Create and maintain documentation and deliver training for instructional technologies.

Skills

Canvas LMS

Faculty development

Troubleshooting

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Instructional Developer (CTL)

Job ID: 323335

Location: Phoenix College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

$56,764.02 - $73,792.62/annually, DOE

115

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia. In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides Phoenix College (PC) faculty with professional development opportunities to improve student outcomes in all instructional environments. The CTL is seeking an Instructional Developer (ID) who is passionate about teaching, learning, and technology.

A successful candidate builds and nurtures strong partnerships with PC educators, applies instructional expertise, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to address teaching and learning needs, and serves as a subject-matter expert to enhance student and faculty outcomes. The ID provides holistic faculty support by troubleshooting technical and instructional questions, providing professional development on our supported instructional technologies, including the Learning Management System (LMS, Canvas), and collaborating with faculty and department colleagues. The ID participates in Distance Learning initiatives and serves on college and District committees as a representative of the CTL. The ID supports teaching and learning quality assurance activities, including tracking related professional development, adhering to accessibility guidelines, and fostering continuous improvement.

The ID will 1) serve as a Canvas administrator, 2) offer faculty professional development for teaching and learning best practices, 3) consult with instructional departments, programs, and faculty, and 4) create and maintain clear documentation and design, develop, and deliver training and support for instructional technologies, including the Canvas LMS.

Essential Functions

45% - Support Instructional Technologies, including the Canvas LMS. Serve as a Canvas administrator and provide faculty, staff, and students with technical and instructional support. Duties include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting issues, using the help desk ticketing system, creating and copying courses, enrolling users, running reports, providing 1-1 assistance via email, phone, and in person, and serving on Canvas-related committees.

25% - Create and facilitate faculty professional development opportunities (including but not limited to support materials and workshops that address Canvas adoption and features, teaching best practices, course design, and other instructional technologies).

20% - Consult with faculty in the development of courses, including course design, teaching strategies, and quality standards.

10% - Attend training and department meetings; actively participate in teaching and learning teams, committees, and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in instructional design, training and development, curriculum and instruction or educational technology and two (2) years of experience in instructional design and development, program and systems development and/or assessment and evaluation.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or Curriculum and Instruction.
• Experience supporting educators or students through instruction, instructional consultation, course or curriculum development, or related academic support in a K-12 and/or higher education setting.
• Experience supporting and administering instructional technology systems and providing technical support to their users, such as a Learning Management System (LMS), Google Workspace, or other enterprise-level systems.
• Experience designing, developing, and facilitating professional development or training in a setting such as academic, workforce development, government relations, and/or non-profit.
• Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and organizing clear, accessible documentation and support resources.
• One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.

Special Working Conditions

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visa.
• Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.
• This position's area of responsibility requires working fully in person, with possible periodic remote work.

Special Requirements

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: None.

Preferred

None.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: Keyboarding, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review: 10/06/2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.