Online Instructional Designer: Course Design & Faculty Collaboration

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Professional development

Campus community

Tuition benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Texas State University seeks an instructional designer to collaborate with faculty on the design and development of online courses, consult on learning design and technology integration, and ensure high-quality instructional materials.

You will manage multiple projects, develop objectives and assessments, and stay current with online learning practices. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent is required.
• 2–4 years of instructional design experience in online higher education or training.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and models.
• Experience with online course development and multimedia integration.
• Experience consulting with faculty on online materials.
• Experience converting face-to-face to online delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Canvas and e-learning tools; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty on the design and development of online courses.
• Consult on learning design topics and technology integration.
• Share instructional design principles and processes with stakeholders.
• Develop objectives, content, and assessments aligned to activities.
• Design media-rich instructional materials and perform QA reviews.
• Manage project schedules, track milestones, and communicate status.
• Identify risks, brainstorm solutions, and ensure design intent is realized.

Skills

Instructional design

Online course development

Faculty collaboration

Project management

Communication

Organization

Canvas proficiency

e-learning tools

Microsoft Office

Portfolio of work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent

Master’s or terminal degree preferred

Tools

Canvas

e-learning authoring tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas State University seeks an instructional designer to collaborate with faculty on the design and development of online courses, consult on learning design and technology integration, and ensure high-quality instructional materials.

You will manage multiple projects, develop objectives and assessments, and stay current with online learning practices. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.