Instructional Designer (Two Positions Available)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Dallas (Main), 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Regular Faculty
Job Number: 2022-00720
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 04/09/2026


SUMMARY
OPEN UNTIL FILLED -

This position is responsible for instructional design, development, and maintenance of new and innovative models of instruction, with a focus on accelerated learning in online and technology-enabled learning formats, including mobile learning and asynchronous/synchronous courseware. The role collaborates with faculty to develop and revise courses, support best practices in online learning, design accessible instructional materials, and provide professional development. The position also supports compliance with college standards, Quality Matters standards, and ADA accessibility requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate instructional design projects from inception to completion.
2. Collaborate with faculty subject matter experts to provide learning design services to develop new courses, support the revision and delivery of existing courses, and propose solutions for complex challenges in online and blended learning environments.
3. Support faculty and programs in online education through course design theory, teaching and learning pedagogy, and best practices in online education through course design and delivery.
4. Support faculty assessment of student learning outcomes, especially in integrating measurable outcomes and mapping and reporting learning outcomes in a Learning Management System.
5. Design and produce accessible learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and course redesign needs.
6. Provide professional development opportunities to support faculty and offer guidance on instructional design best practices, course design, effective use of instructional tools, Quality Matters standards, accessibility, and compliance requirements.
7. Reports regularly on tasks and progress by coordinating peer-review process through continual communication to instructors whose courses are under review and work with assigned faculty to provide detailed feedback.
8. Work with faculty to ensure compliance with college and Quality Matters standards and courses are ADA compliant.
9. Plan, teach, and assess learners one course per semester.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Information Systems, or related field from a nationally accredited institution required.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Information Systems, or related field
  from a nationally accredited institution preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing online course content. (required)
• Proficiency with digital audio and video recording and editing techniques and tools. (required)
• Experience using a learning management system such as Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc. (required)
• Successful completion of the Applying the QM Rubric Workshop and Designing or Improving Your Online Course within 45 days of employment. (required)
• Experience producing learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and course redesign needs.
• Experience with the flipped classroom model.
• Experience with identifying and securing appropriate educational materials to ensure compliance with necessary copyrights.
• Proficiency with developing instructional products that incorporate audio and video features for synchronous and asynchronous courses, podcasts, webinars, YouTube videos, tutorials, performance support tools, interactive lesson modules, etc.
• Online teaching experience.
• Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards and creation of accessible content

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and intermediate skills with technology and software including computers and web-based resources.
• Advanced knowledge of instructional design, development, and delivery methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 standards, and the creation of accessible content.
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) for course design and delivery
• Knowledge of Articulate software.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to problem solve, think logically, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others.
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Intermediate skills with MS Office products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Generally works in a traditional climate-controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods.
• Some walking, standing, and bending required, and the ability to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Work environment can be stressful at times in dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines.
• In addition to regular office hours, position sometimes requires overtime and/or evening hours.

Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees.

• State Health Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term
• Longevity Pay
• State Employees' Credit Union Eligibility
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Advancement Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

**Please note: Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.
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Have you reviewed the job posting, including the salary, for this position?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Information Systems, or related field from a nationally accredited institution? (Required)

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Do you have proficiency with digital audio and video recording and editing techniques and tools and experience using a learning management system such as Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc.? (Required)

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Do you have experience designing online course content? (Required)

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Are you able to frequently stand, walk, stoop, bend, and lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds?(Required)

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In addition to regular office hours, are you able to sometimes work overtime and/or evening hours as required by the position?

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