What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at Texas State?

Posting Information

Posting Number

2025268

Posting / Functional Title

Instructional Designer

University Pay Plan Title

Instructional Designer

Location

San Marcos, Other - Remote eligible

Department

Online & Extended Programs

Recruitment Type

Open to All

Job Type

Full-Time

Funding Source

Permanent

Monthly Salary

4,700 - $5,000

Job Category

Exempt

Required Qualifications : Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent.
2 years of instructional design experience in a college or university setting.
Experience consulting with faculty on the design and implementation of online courses.
Proficiency with course management systems and e-learning authoring tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent.

4 years of instructional design experience in a college or university setting.

Current Quality Matters Peer Reviewer certification.

Proficiency with Canvas, Articulate, H5P, DesignPLUS, UDoIT, and TidyUP.

Experience providing faculty development in online learning.

Experience managing project teams of 3 or more people.

Proficiency with project management software.

Job Description

The instructional designer will collaborate with faculty on the design and development of online courses and consult on topics related to learning design and technology integration.

This position is eligible for full-time telework at the discretion of the department's AVP.

Job Duties

Share instructional design principles, processes, and effective uses of technology with stakeholders to enhance teaching and learning :

Collaborate with faculty on the development of objectives aligned to instructional activities and assessments.

Collaborate with faculty on content generation, including editing and in some cases drafting instructional content.

Evaluate the effectiveness of design approaches.

Design and develop media-rich instructional materials :

Perform front-end analyses, develop design documentation, conduct quality assurance reviews, and evaluate learning using formative evaluation techniques.

Research and appropriately integrate technology into the design of instructional materials.

Effectively manage projects :

Develop high-level and detailed project schedules, track progress against milestones, and ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Ensure ongoing communication of project status to team members and management.

Proactively identify and manage risks to successful project completion and implementation.

Perform other duties as assigned, including :

Stay current on topics and methodologies that support assigned job duties.

Collaborate with staff to brainstorm ideas and solve problems, check that specifications are clear and achievable, and ensure that the design intent is realized.

Identify design or process issues and analyze solutions to inform design standards, templates, and processes.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date

01 / 31 / 2025

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

02 / 13 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

8 : 00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5 : 00PM

Posting Notices

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

Amazing health insurance : various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

Generous paid time off : vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

Excellent work life balance resources : mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

Great training and development opportunities : choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

An inclusive Bobcat community : join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

Retirement peace of mind : TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link

https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 51127

Salary : $4,700 - $5,000

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