Instructional Designer

Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and models.

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the development and delivery of online courses, including knowledge of effective multimedia integration in web-based courses, web-based and multimedia tools and their use in online instructional materials, interface design principles to facilitate instructional effectiveness, and formative evaluation techniques and analyses.

Experience consulting with faculty or other subject matter experts on the design and implementation of online course materials.

Experience designing online curricula, including writing instructional design specifications and applying strategies to convert face-to-face instructional activities to online delivery.

Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a collaborative team with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Efficient and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency with course management systems, such as Canvas.

Proficiency with commonly used e-learning authoring tools.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Online portfolio showcasing applicant's instructional design work.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or terminal degree in Instructional Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years of instructional design experience.
• Experience working as an instructional designer in a fast-paced development environment.
• Experience providing faculty development in online learning and teaching.
• Experience converting face-to-face, college-level courses to distance and hybrid courses.
• Experience managing project teams of 3 or more people.
• Experience working remotely (for applicants requesting telework).

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.

Job Duties:
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: 10/13/2026
Job Close Date: 10/28/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

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About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

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 professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• 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, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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