Instructional Designer

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Designer supports Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s mission by partnering with faculty to design, develop, and continuously improve high-quality online and hybrid courses that serve students preparing for Christian ministry and academic scholarship. This position applies sound instructional design principles, learning theories, and best practices in online pedagogy to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences in Canvas. The Instructional Designer evaluates course effectiveness using assessment data, course analytics, and learner feedback, and develops recommendations for course improvements in coordination with School deans. This position also remains current with emerging trends in instructional design and educational technology to support continuous improvement and innovation in online learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with preference in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field; Master's degree preferred from a Seminary context.
Experience in instructional design and development in a higher education setting preferred.
Understanding of learning theories, instructional design models, and best practices.
Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS), in particular Canvas.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse groups.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in curriculum development and assessment of learning outcomes preferred.
Successful completion of background check, education verification, work verification and credit check may be required.
Ability to provide valid proof of identity and Work Authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing online courses in Canvas using sound instructional design methodologies.
Collaborating with faculty to engage student learning objectives, select appropriate technologies, and develop interactive, media-rich content.
Supporting faculty training and adoption of online teaching best practices.
Evaluating course effectiveness and recommending improvements based on assessment data and learner feedback to School deans for implementation.
Staying current with trends in instructional design, educational technology, and online pedagogy.
Coordinate with faculty and teaching assistants on best practices in online course design.