Instructional Designer

Tennessee Board of Regents•Memphis, TN

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking an Instructional Designer to join their Engaged Teaching and Learning department. This is a full-time, 12-month professional staff position responsible for supporting the development of high-quality, engaging, and accessible instructional courses and materials across all learning modalities. The Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty and academic departments to implement instructional design principles, integrate educational technologies, and improve the student learning experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in instructional design, education, curriculum development, educational technology, or a closely related field.
Foundational understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
Experience working with a learning management system (e.g., D2L, Canvas, Blackboard).

Nice To Haves

Experience with course development in higher education or corporate training environments.
Familiarity with digital accessibility standards and universal design for learning.
Interest or experience in applying emerging technologies such as generative AI, adaptive learning, or multimedia tools in educational settings.

Responsibilities

Assist and guide faculty in designing, revising, and organizing course content, learning outcomes, activities, and assessments using best practices in instructional design.
Support the application of design models (e.g., backward design, Universal Design for Learning, etc).
Apply digital accessibility and best practices in course design to all courses and materials.
Work collaboratively with faculty and academic departments to support the development of new and redesigned courses.
Serve as a resource to faculty for incorporating effective pedagogical strategies and learning technologies into their courses.
Assist with the integration of educational technologies and digital tools, including LMS features (e.g., D2L), video platforms, and select AI tools to support instruction.
Assist in the development of faculty-facing guides, resources, and tutorials on course design and technology use.
Facilitate workshops and one-on-one consultations with faculty on course design, delivery and educational technology integration.
Track assigned projects and contribute to documentation, quality assurance, and evaluation processes.
Participate in ongoing training and development to strengthen instructional design knowledge and skills.
Model effective instructional practices during trainings and events.
Perform Other Duties Assigned