Instructional Designer I
COLLEGE OF MAINLAND, Texas City, TX, United States
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Time Off / Holidays The College of the Mainland observes approximately 35 scheduled college-closed days during the 2025–2026 academic year, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Spring Holiday, and Memorial Day. Holiday schedules are approved annually and subject to change.
Position Information Posting Number: AS518P
Position Title: Instructional Designer I
Contract Length: 12 months
Class Summary: Instructional support for the creation and management of interactive and engaging course content for distance education courses, and assist faculty, students, and staff with implementation of multiple technologies in both classroom and online environments.
Candidates Eligible to Apply: Internal/External
Position Type: Exempt Staff
Employment Status: Full Time
Position Funding Type: Regular
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Communications, Media Production, or a closely related field and one (1) year of instructional design, educational technology, online course development, or faculty support experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or closely related field.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience
Working knowledge of instructional design principles applicable to online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
Basic knowledge of visual and multimedia design principles for digital content.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities across instructional technologies.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support faculty, students, and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 or comparable productivity platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical knowledge and experience working across multiple operating systems and common educational technologies.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
Experience with Learning Management Systems, particularly Desire2Learn (D2L) Brightspace.
Experience designing and developing interactive, technology-based instructional materials for online or hybrid learning.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA / WCAG) and inclusive course design practices.
Experience supporting media production, podcasting, video development, or live streaming for instructional purposes.
Experience facilitating faculty development or instructional technology training sessions.
Licensing/Certification Requirements None required. Relevant instructional technology, quality assurance, or audiovisual certifications may be considered.
Job Duties
Provide instructional design and technology support to faculty in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of online and hybrid courses, including the use of standardized course templates and engagement-focused design strategies.
Collaborate with faculty to apply instructional design principles, scaffolding techniques, and student-centered practices that improve clarity, organization, and learner engagement in distance education courses.
Partner with Media Services staff to support the development of instructional media, including video, audio, streaming, and other digital learning assets that enhance course delivery.
Support quality assurance efforts by assisting with course reviews to ensure alignment with institutional standards, accessibility guidelines (ADA / WCAG), and published Distance Education course criteria.
Troubleshoot and resolve faculty and student issues within the Learning Management System (LMS) and related instructional technologies. Maintain access to course tools, tutorials, and support resources.
Develop and facilitate instructional technology workshops, onboarding sessions, and training opportunities for faculty teaching in online and hybrid modalities.
Contribute to the support and maintenance of the EdTech Support Center, including first-tier response for students and faculty.
Assist in researching and evaluating emerging instructional technologies and best practices in distance education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Salary Range Minimum Salary Range: $52,559
Midpoint Salary Range: .
Maximum Salary Range: $65,699
Posting Dates Posting Open Date: 03/02/2026
Posting Will Be Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status. College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.
Required Fields
* This position may require a flexible schedule within normal operating hours (Monday–Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM). Are you able to accommodate a schedule consisting of five 8-hour shifts within this time frame?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least one of the minimum education qualifications listed in the job posting?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience working within a Learning Management System (LMS) and supporting the design or development of online or hybrid courses?
Yes
No
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (1 of 3)
Optional Documents
Media File
Portfolio
Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)
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Time Off / Holidays The College of the Mainland observes approximately 35 scheduled college-closed days during the 2025–2026 academic year, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Spring Holiday, and Memorial Day. Holiday schedules are approved annually and subject to change.
Position Information Posting Number: AS518P
Position Title: Instructional Designer I
Contract Length: 12 months
Class Summary: Instructional support for the creation and management of interactive and engaging course content for distance education courses, and assist faculty, students, and staff with implementation of multiple technologies in both classroom and online environments.
Candidates Eligible to Apply: Internal/External
Position Type: Exempt Staff
Employment Status: Full Time
Position Funding Type: Regular
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, Communications, Media Production, or a closely related field and one (1) year of instructional design, educational technology, online course development, or faculty support experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or closely related field.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience
Working knowledge of instructional design principles applicable to online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
Basic knowledge of visual and multimedia design principles for digital content.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities across instructional technologies.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support faculty, students, and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 or comparable productivity platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical knowledge and experience working across multiple operating systems and common educational technologies.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
Experience with Learning Management Systems, particularly Desire2Learn (D2L) Brightspace.
Experience designing and developing interactive, technology-based instructional materials for online or hybrid learning.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA / WCAG) and inclusive course design practices.
Experience supporting media production, podcasting, video development, or live streaming for instructional purposes.
Experience facilitating faculty development or instructional technology training sessions.
Licensing/Certification Requirements None required. Relevant instructional technology, quality assurance, or audiovisual certifications may be considered.
Job Duties
Provide instructional design and technology support to faculty in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of online and hybrid courses, including the use of standardized course templates and engagement-focused design strategies.
Collaborate with faculty to apply instructional design principles, scaffolding techniques, and student-centered practices that improve clarity, organization, and learner engagement in distance education courses.
Partner with Media Services staff to support the development of instructional media, including video, audio, streaming, and other digital learning assets that enhance course delivery.
Support quality assurance efforts by assisting with course reviews to ensure alignment with institutional standards, accessibility guidelines (ADA / WCAG), and published Distance Education course criteria.
Troubleshoot and resolve faculty and student issues within the Learning Management System (LMS) and related instructional technologies. Maintain access to course tools, tutorials, and support resources.
Develop and facilitate instructional technology workshops, onboarding sessions, and training opportunities for faculty teaching in online and hybrid modalities.
Contribute to the support and maintenance of the EdTech Support Center, including first-tier response for students and faculty.
Assist in researching and evaluating emerging instructional technologies and best practices in distance education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Salary Range Minimum Salary Range: $52,559
Midpoint Salary Range: .
Maximum Salary Range: $65,699
Posting Dates Posting Open Date: 03/02/2026
Posting Will Be Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status. College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.
Required Fields
* This position may require a flexible schedule within normal operating hours (Monday–Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM). Are you able to accommodate a schedule consisting of five 8-hour shifts within this time frame?
Yes
No
* Do you have at least one of the minimum education qualifications listed in the job posting?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience working within a Learning Management System (LMS) and supporting the design or development of online or hybrid courses?
Yes
No
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (1 of 3)
Optional Documents
Media File
Portfolio
Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)
Back to top College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Rd. Texas City, TX 77591 (409) 938-1211 or (888) 258-8859 Fax: (409) 938-1306
#J-18808-Ljbffr