Lead Instructional Designer

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Office of Distance Education seeks a Lead Instructional Designer to guide online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning. You will develop engaging, accessible courses, support faculty, and drive quality improvements across programs.

Location options Midlands Technical College Airport or Beltline Campus; requires master’s in education and curriculum development experience; preference for expertise in accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or another directly related field.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design and online course development.
• Experience applying accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices for online and blended learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional design and course development for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Provide faculty support and technology integration to enhance learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to improve course quality and instructional effectiveness.
• Contribute to institutional strategies for distance learning, digital education, and student success.

Skills

Instructional design

Online course development

Faculty support

Accessibility standards

Universal Design for Learning

Quality review practices

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in education

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As a member of the Office of Distance Education, the Lead Instructional Designer serves as a key resource for instructional design, course development, faculty support, technology integration, and continuous quality improvement for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced instruction. The position provides leadership and expertise in developing effective, engaging, and accessible learning experiences that support diverse student needs and instructional goals.

As a member of the Office of Distance Education, the Lead Instructional Designer serves as a key resource for instructional design, course development, faculty support, technology integration, and continuous quality improvement for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced instruction. The position provides leadership and expertise in developing effective, engaging, and accessible learning experiences that support diverse student needs and instructional goals.

This role supports faculty and academic teams throughout the course development and improvement process, including the effective integration of instructional technologies, digital learning strategies, and evidence-based teaching practices. The position collaborates with faculty and stakeholders to enhance course quality, strengthen instructional effectiveness, and promote consistent standards for online and technology-enhanced learning.

In addition to supporting operational course development needs, the Lead Instructional Designer contributes to broader institutional strategies related to distance learning, digital education, accessibility, and student success. The position plays an important role in advancing innovative instructional practices, improving the student learning experience, and supporting institutional goals for high-quality, accessible, and effective digital learning.

This position will be located on either Midlands Technical College Airport or Beltline Campus.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A master’s degree in education or another directly related field and experience in curriculum development.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in instructional design, online course development, faculty support, and the effective use of educational technologies. Experience applying accessibility standards, Universal Design for Learning, quality review practices, and evidence-based approaches to online and blended learning. Ability to develop guidelines and processes for curriculum development and encourage participant involvement.