Remote Instructional Designer — Online Course Design

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University is seeking an Instructional Designer to collaborate with faculty on the design and development of online courses through TXST Online. This full-time, remote role supports flexible delivery options and requires strong instructional design expertise.

You will apply design principles, create media-rich instructional materials, oversee quality assurance, and manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders to enhance student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of instructional design experience in online higher education or training.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and online course delivery best practices.
• Experience designing online curricula and converting face-to-face courses to online delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty on objectives aligned to instructional activities and assessments.
• Design and develop media-rich instructional materials and conduct formative evaluation.
• Manage projects with milestones, communicate status, and identify risks.
• Stay current on topics and collaborate with staff to resolve design issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Instructional design mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent

Master's degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

e-learning authoring tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas State University is seeking an Instructional Designer to collaborate with faculty on the design and development of online courses through TXST Online. This full-time, remote role supports flexible delivery options and requires strong instructional design expertise.

You will apply design principles, create media-rich instructional materials, oversee quality assurance, and manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders to enhance student learning outcomes.