Instructional Designer I

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

7d

About The Position

The Instructional Designer I joins TEEX’s curriculum team to develop and maintain online and face-to-face courses across areas including fire and emergency services, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement and protective services, business and cyber solutions, and homeland security. The role follows established curriculum development processes and works with subject matter experts and design team members to identify training needs, develop learning objectives, and define and sequence course content. It applies adult education theory, awareness of learning styles, and information design principles to support learner success and training effectiveness.

The position works with subject matter experts to review and update existing programs in response to changing industry needs and objectives. It also collaborates with curriculum leadership to establish project requirements, facilitate development meetings, and monitor and report progress within established budgets and timelines. The role may receive input and guidance from the Curriculum Coordinator and reports to the Curriculum Coordinator. The position is based in College Station, Texas, and is telecommuter eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; no experience is required with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Alternatively, an associate's degree plus two years of experience in training, curriculum development, and adult learning principles, or a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in those areas.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow established development processes and guidelines to ensure efficient work and meet curriculum standards.
• Facilitate working meetings assigned to phased curriculum development efforts.
• Design course materials for students and instructors.
• Support the creation of terminal and enabling course learning objectives.
• Align course activities and assessments with course learning objectives.
• Create and revise presentation slides and instructional visual aids to maintain alignment with course objectives.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and originality of technical documentation.
• Research available resources, permissions, and curriculum.
• Format and edit training manuals and associated training materials.
• Prepare and submit curriculum drafts for development-team review.
• Conduct focused technical reviews of assigned curriculum materials for terminology, style, direction, content, grammar, diction, punctuation, and clarity.
• Recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content to support standardization.
• Prepare curriculum materials for professional printing or other publishing methods specified by curriculum leadership.
• Assist with remediating curriculum materials to meet Section 508 and digital accessibility requirements.
• Promote collaboration, partnerships, and relationships among design teams.
• Work with subject matter experts, instructors, and design team members to ensure the accuracy and validity of training design and methodology.
• Work with stakeholders to align curriculum, testing, and applicable standards.
• Establish project scope, timeline, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor project progress and deliver requested or required reports.
• Abide by TEEX STARS values.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and agency initiatives, including communities of practice.
• Maintain and safeguard assigned agency equipment and property.
• Perform additional work duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System; TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums, and family enrollment is available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• 12–15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness programs and release time.
• Access to online learning platforms.
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
• Leadership development programs.
• Competitive salaries and support for work/life balance, education, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level