Instructional Designer, Full-Time

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Designer is a key support professional for achieving the mission and strategic objectives of the institution to deliver academic success in a technologically advancing educational environment. In partnership with faculty, this role designs, develops, and continuously improves high-quality online and hybrid courses that serve students preparing for Christian ministry and academic scholarship.

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 using best practices in online pedagogy to create effective learning.
• Provide engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences in multiple formats across all academic schools and programs.
• 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.
• Coordinates with Educational Technology team in understanding LMS development and best practices

Benefits

• Southwestern offers a best in class benefit package which includes family medical, family life insurance, long-term disability, 10% retirement contribution, HSA contributions, 3 weeks of paid time off, and 14 holidays.
• Southwestern offers access to voluntary products such as dental, vision, additional life insurance, HSA contributions, Flex accounts, retirement contributions, short term disability, personal accident, critical care, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection and pet insurance at reduced group rates for employees and their dependents.
• Our offices are open 37.5-hour a week, we uphold a Standard of Christian Commitment and enjoy a beautifully maintained campus with free parking for full-time employees, access to our libraries, recreation and aerobics center, medical clinic, cafeteria and coffee shop, faculty and staff meal plans , and Employee Tuition Benefit (up to 50% discount).

What This Job Offers

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