Instructional Designer II

Job Title

Instructional Designer II

Texas A&M University

VP for Faculty Affairs

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer with expertise in adult learning, educational technology, and accessibility to develop high-quality learning experiences and digital resources that support faculty and academic leader professional development. The ideal candidate can effectively collaborate with faculty, administrators, subject matter experts, and university partners to create faculty-centered solutions aligned with institutional standards and Texas A&M brand requirements. Strong project management and communication skills are essential, as this role balances instructional design responsibilities with website administration and support.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience maintaining accessible, user-friendly, and accurate web content, along with a commitment to continuous improvement. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring high standards of quality, usability, and compliance across learning and web-based resources.

Salary:
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education and instruction, curriculum and instruction, communications, digital media, web design/development or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related professional experience in instructional design, instructional technology, faculty or professional development, website administration/content management, digital communications or a related area.

• Master's or doctoral degree in instructional design, instructional technology, curriculum and instruction, education, UX/UI design, communications, digital media, web design/development or a related field.
• Five or more years of professional experience in instructional design, higher education, training and development, faculty development, web content management, digital communications or related work.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with faculty and subject matter experts to design, develop and implement innovative, engaging and accessible online, hybrid and face-to-face learning content.
• Demonstrated experience developing professional development experiences for faculty, academic leaders or other adult learners.
• Experience administering and maintaining websites using contemporary content management systems such as Word Press, Cascade or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of website accessibility requirements, usability principles, information architecture, digital content strategy and web quality assurance practices.
• Experience using website analytics, accessibility and quality-assurance tools such as Google Analytics and Siteimprove.
• Experience developing or curating multimedia assets that enhance learning and digital user experiences, including audio, video, graphics and other media.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops and professional development experiences for individuals and groups in both in-person and online environments.
• Proficiency with Canvas and contemporary learning technologies.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS and familiarity with JavaScript and related web technologies.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization and web content best practices.
• Knowledge of project management practices and tools.
• Strong writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, accessible and user-centered instructional and digital content.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

• Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning practices and development of learning experiences for professional or higher education audiences.
• Ability to design and develop clear, engaging and effective instructional and professional development materials.
• Experience developing and maintaining digital learning resources and web-based content.
• Experience working with content management systems and publishing website content.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility requirements and practices, including ADA, Section 508 and WCAG standards.
• Ability to organize and present complex information in clear, accessible and user-centered formats.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, subject matter experts, administrators, technical professionals and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, exercise sound judgment, solve problems independently and follow work through completion.
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