Instructional Designer II

Texas A&M • Fort Worth, TX

5d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Instructional Designer II plays a key role in designing and enhancing hybrid and online courses, collaborating with faculty and staff to elevate teaching and learning experiences. This position plans, develops, and facilitates training focused on instructional design, adult learning principles, emerging educational technologies, and evidence‑based best practices. The role also provides leadership on complex projects, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and continuous improvement across instructional initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge and ability to implement accessibility on digital content.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Curricular Design or related
• Experience working with students or faculty
• Experience with Learning Management Systems i.e. Canvas

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
• Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design.
• Leads and oversees course design and development projects.
• Administers and maintains online development courses/resources.
• Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, IT, and multimedia team.
• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.
• Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.
• Plans, develops, and delivers faculty and/or staff training on instructional strategies and course design.
• Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.
• Review the course modules and mediate the course files to be accessible and meet ADA needs
• Leads the course review process and make suggestions for improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees