Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

Job ID: 322839
Location: Phoenix College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range


$64,346.00 - $83,650.00/annually, DOE

Grade


117

Work Schedule


Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar


12 Months

Maricopa Summary


10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement


Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia. In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

Benefits


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary


The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides Phoenix College (PC) faculty with professional development opportunities to improve student outcomes in all instructional environments.The CTL is seeking an Instructional Designer (ID) passionate about teaching, learning, and technology, with experience seamlessly integrating these elements within the classroom.The ID will consult with faculty to ensure high-quality learning experiences, relying on foundational knowledge and skills in instructional design and technology. The ID participates in Distance Learning initiatives, builds and nurtures strong partnerships with PC educators, and serves as a subject-matter expert to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. The ID will create and deliver professional development opportunities to support PC faculty teaching in all course modalities and provide regular faculty support regarding their learning, technology, and professional development needs.

Essential Functions


25% - Serves as instructional design and development subject matter expert and consultant to faculty; collaborates and consults with faculty on the effective application of instructional design strategies and the use of web-based resources, multimedia, and AI tools within instructional systems.

25% - Develop, facilitate, and evaluate faculty professional development opportunities to promote faculty competence in high-impact teaching practices, integrating and using academic technologies, and emerging topics. Use research into emerging industry trends, tools, studies, and data to guide the creation of faculty learning opportunities.

20% - Provide consultation, coaching and support to faculty regarding course content and delivery to increase teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. Support responsibilities include administering the Canvas learning management system, adopting tools (such as Learning Tool Interoperability), and supporting department- and college-supported instructional applications.

20% - Partner with the college Distance Learning Committee to support distance learning quality assurance efforts guided by the college's Distance Learning Plan and Distance Learning Expectations; coordinate Quality Matters (QM) and other quality initiatives.

10% - Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in instructional design, training and development, educational technology or related field and four years of experience in instructional design and development, program and systems development and/or assessment and evaluation.

OR

An equivalent combination the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.


Desired Qualifications


1. Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum, and/or Instruction, or a closely related field.
2. Experience teaching in a K-12 and/or higher education setting.
3. Experience consulting with faculty on instructional design projects, andragogy, and/or technologies to enhance learning environments.
4. Experience developing and facilitating professional development learning opportunities regarding teaching, learning, and/or technology needs.
5. Experience supporting educational technology and/or a learning management system, such as Canvas.
6. Experience designing courses based on Quality Matters, universal design, or other design frameworks.
7. Experience applying learning theories, instructional design theory, and/or academic assessment techniques.
8. One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.

Special Working Conditions

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visa.
  
• Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.
  
• This position's area of responsibility requires working fully in person, with possible periodic remote work.
  
• May require evening or weekend hours
  Special Requirements
  Licenses , Registrations , or Certifications : None.
  Preferred : None.
  ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  Positions in this class typically require: Keyboarding, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
  Light Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
  Working Conditions : Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment.
  How to Apply
  
  
  Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
  
  
  Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
  Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
  Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
  
  Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at View email address on click.appcast.io
  
  
  MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  
  Posting Close Date
  
  
  Open until filled
  Apply on or before 06/21/2026 to be included in the First review. Applications will then be reviewed every two weeks after
  Applications received after the review date may not be screened.
  EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
  
  
  Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
  The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
  The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
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