Instructional Technologist

Texas Southmost College; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southmost College seeks an Instructional Technologist to manage and support the College’s Learning Management System (LMS) across online, hybrid, and web-augmented courses.

The role provides technical administration, system troubleshooting, and training for faculty, staff, and students to ensure reliable digital course operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration and course delivery.
• Ability to design and sequence online/hybrid courses aligned with student learning outcomes.
• Strong training and technical communication skills for faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sequence online/hybrid courses aligned with outcomes.
• Provide LMS administration, troubleshooting, and support for academic courses and modules.
• Create documentation, guides, and training resources for faculty, staff, and students.
• Deliver seminars, workshops, and trainings on instructional technology tools and online teaching practices.
• Analyze LMS usage data and report findings to deans, directors, and IT.

Skills

LMS administration

Instructional design

Staff training

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, IT, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

*Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative).
*Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
*Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB.
*You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: [e-mail]
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.

Position Information

Classification Title

Job Title

Job Title Instructional Technologist

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Location

Location Main Campus

Position Length Full Time

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

The Instructional Technologist manages, evaluates, and supports the College’s Learning Management System ( LMS ) across online, hybrid, and web-augmented courses. This position provides technical administration, system troubleshooting, and direct support for academic courses and self‑paced modules. Additionally, the role creates technical documentation and conducts LMS training for faculty, staff, and students to ensure reliable digital course operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with faculty and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design, develop, and sequence online, hybrid, and web-augmented courses aligned with student learning outcomes.
Guides faculty through the course blueprint process and applies Quality Matters (QM) rubrics to ensure high-quality course structure, accessibility, and engagement.
Assists faculty and staff in building digital learning content directly within the LMS and using course authoring tools.
Provides technical support and administration for the College’s LMS and integrated educational technology tools.
Researches, evaluates, and tests emerging technologies to determine their viability for teaching and learning.
Generates, analyzes, and shares LMS activity reports, usage statistics, and analytical data with deans, directors, and Information Services.
Creates documentation, user guides, and training resources to support self‑paced learning for faculty, staff, and students.
Designs and delivers seminars, workshops, and training sessions on instructional technology tools and online teaching best practices.
Disseminates research on assessment strategies, curriculum trends, and tech‑infused instructional innovations.
Participates in unit-level continuous improvement processes, including tracking learning outcomes and implementing action plans per the College’s institutional effectiveness model.
Coordinates project documentation and generates progress reports to support departmental goals and strategic initiatives.
Demonstrates regular, punctual attendance and abides by all College policies, safety standards, and guidelines in a high-tech, all-digital environment.
Maintains positive, professional working relationships with faculty, staff, and leadership while delivering high‑level customer service.
Completes required institutional training and aligns daily operations with the College’s Strategic Plan.
Works flexible hours (including evenings or weekends) as needed to meet project deadlines or support special events.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with Subject Matter Experts and assists with the development of content that supports what students need to learn, sequencing of the content, and development of content.
Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College.
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College ( TSC ).
Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the functional unit and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and community.
Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions; and effectively presents information, as needed.
Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
Performs duties and responsibilities within a high‑tech all-digital environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
LMS & Educational Technology: proficient in the administration, tools, and workflows of modern learning management systems ( LMS ) and course authoring platforms.
Technical communication: ability to analyze user/faculty needs, troubleshoot technical issues, and translate requirements effectively to information technology staff.
Technology evaluation: ability to research, test, and implement emerging digital tools and applications that enhance instruction.
Media & software proficiency: familiarity with media editing tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite) and strong proficiency in office productivity suites (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and email).
Community college mission: strong alignment with the vision, mission, and student success initiatives of a community college environment.
Regulatory compliance: general knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations, including the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ), SACSCOC accreditation standards, Texas Education Code, and guidelines governing academic programs, developmental education, and student learning outcomes ( SLO ) assessment.
Institutional effectiveness: understanding of assessment frameworks, unit-level evaluation, and data-driven continuous improvement concepts.
Project & time management: demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple complex projects