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South College

Instructional Designer

South College, Topeka, Kansas, United States

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Job Type

Full-time

Description Instructional Designer

Benefits

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College – We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Almost 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Instructional Designer Description South College is seeking a skilled Instructional Designer to join the Instructional Design and Technology team!

Responsibilities

Design & Develop Courses: Partner with subject matter experts to conduct needs analysis, define learning objectives, and develop instructional materials (storyboards, curricula, assessments).

Apply Instructional Models: Use ADDIE, SAM, Agile, adult learning theory (e.g., Gagne’s 9 events, Bloom’s Taxonomy), and formative/summative evaluation methods.

Create Engaging Content: Develop interactive learning experiences, e-learning modules, instructor-led guides, videos, job aids—leveraging authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, H5P, Camtasia)

Integrate Technology: Upload and manage content in LMS platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L), set up user rosters, and track learner progress.

Evaluate & Enhance: Use assessments, learner feedback, and data to measure course effectiveness and recommend iterative improvements.

Collaborate: Work cross-functionally with SMEs, instructional technologists, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional goals.

Support IDT Leadership by taking on additional instructional design projects or initiatives as assigned, contributing to departmental goals and academic innovation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, education, business, HR, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

1-year minimum instructional design experience.

Strong grasp of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.

Skilled with LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L), authoring tools (Storyline, Rise, Captivate, H5P) and curriculum development.

Excellent written and verbal communication, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Proficient with O365.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining accountability for assigned projects and tasks.

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