Instructional Designer
Seminole State College · Sanford, FL · On-site · Staff (Full-time)
Salary USD 47,476
Posted Dec 9, 2025
The Instructional Designer consults with faculty and staff to design, develop, and deliver online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses to achieve desired learning outcomes. Provides appropriate training for faculty in pedagogy, instructional design, eLearning managed technology tools, and related instructional technologies to advance teaching excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborates with faculty and staff to design, develop, and implement online, hybrid and technology enhanced courses.
- Evaluates existing online and hybrid courses for adherence to best practices in course design and instruction.
- Uses learning analytics and Quality Matter principles to ensure the quality of online and hybrid courses.
- Consults with faculty and staff in evaluating, recommending, selecting, and implementing academic, instructional and program specific technology solutions.
- Coordinates with external partners and vendors to implement and integrate technology into the learning management system.
- Develops and delivers professional development and training opportunities for faculty and staff.
- Collaborates with external stakeholders to support eLearning student services and success initiatives.
- Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues for faculty, students and staff related to the learning management system (LMS) and other integrated tools.
- Develops Open Educational Resources (OER) assets to be utilized in courses.
- Assesses courses for adherence to ADA standards and compliance and provides assistance creating accessible materials.
- Works collaboratively college-wide to create an online presence for a department, group, or committee.
- Performs administrative tasks on essential software (e.g., Learning Management System (LMS), Zoom, etc.)
- Research new and emerging technology and software solutions for the department.
- Develops and maintains proficiencies in emerging technologies, pedagogies and best practices related to eLearning and instructional technology.
- Participates in institutional committees as well as volunteer and service opportunities.
- Represents the College at local, state and national conferences and professional organizations.
- Performs all site and position specific responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in education-related field from an accredited institution.
- One year work experience in instructional design (e.g. educational setting, corporate, internship).
- Two years of experience working with Learning Management Systems.
- One year experience providing instructional support or teaching (K-12 level or higher education).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in education-related field from an accredited institution.
- One year (2 semesters/terms) experience teaching online courses at the post-secondary level.
- Two years of experience developing courses and managing content within Canvas LMS.
- Two years of experience with basic web development and technology-based learning software tools such as CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, H5P, and Camtasia.
- One year experience using technology for lecture capture, video and audio recording/production, and streaming classroom lectures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong analytical skills, process orientation, and business savvy.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts and proposals.
- Strong organizational, time management, project leadership, motivational, and planning skills.
- Ability to motivate faculty to explore the technology, learn the products, and apply them in their instruction and research.
- Ability to work with individuals with a wide range of technological expertise.
- Knowledge of a variety of instructional technology tools and platforms including curriculum management software.
- Demonstrated proficiency in emerging technologies, pedagogies, and best practices related to eLearning and instructional technology.
- Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues via phone, email, and in person to provide solutions to faculty and student end users.
- Knowledge of copyright, fair use, and 508 compliance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and security when working with user data.
- Committed to working in a multicultural environment.