Instructional Designer

Instructional DesignerHours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position is filled. Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process. Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt, benefited Staff, S34 level position. Starting salary range: $67,909 - $83.839/annually, depending upon experience. Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents Tuition Reimbursement 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days Three Paid Personal Days Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Generous Retirement Benefits - 15.12% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Onsite Childcare Center Professional Development OpportunitiesPrincipal Responsibilities and Results, KSA'sTo perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.Course Design and Curriculum Development Partners with faculty to design learner-centered curriculum that aligns instructional activities, assessments, and learning outcomes using evidence-based instructional design methodologies. Responsibilities include: Consult with faculty throughout the course development process from initial concept through implementation. Facilitate curriculum mapping and alignment of course outcomes with program and institutional learning outcomes. Apply backward design principles to ensure alignment between outcomes, learning activities, and assessments. Assist faculty in redesigning existing courses to improve student engagement, success, and instructional effectiveness. Develop instructional strategies that promote active learning, authentic assessment, and student-centered instruction. Ensure course design reflects current research in learning sciences and adult education. Maintain consistency with institutional instructional design standards and quality expectations.Course Development and Learning Technologies Designs and develops engaging learning environments using educational technologies that support high-quality instruction across multiple delivery formats. Responsibilities include: Lead conversion of traditional sixteen-week courses into high-quality eight-week learning experiences. Design online, hybrid, HyFlex, and face-to-face instructional materials supporting diverse instructional modalities. Build and maintain Canvas course templates and master course shells. Collaborate with multimedia developers to create engaging digital learning materials, instructional videos, simulations, and interactive learning objects. Integrate educational technology tools that improve student engagement and instructional effectiveness. Ensure all instructional materials meet accessibility standards, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and Quality Matters expectations. Support implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) and affordable course materials.Faculty Consultation and Professional Learning Provides individualized instructional design consultation and professional development supporting faculty excellence in teaching and learning. Responsibilities include: Provide one-on-one instructional design consultations with faculty throughout course development and revision. Facilitate workshops on instructional design, educational technology, active learning, assessment, and course quality. Coach faculty in effective online teaching practices and learner-centered instructional strategies. Conduct course design reviews and provide recommendations for improvement. Assist faculty in interpreting student feedback and learning data to inform instructional revisions. Develop instructional resources, guides, and best practice documentation supporting continuous faculty development.Innovation, Quality Assurance, and Strategic Initiatives Promotes innovation in teaching and learning by evaluating emerging instructional practices, supporting institutional initiatives, and maintaining high standards for instructional quality. Responsibilities include: Research emerging trends in instructional design, artificial intelligence, educational technology, and digital learning. Recommend innovative instructional practices that improve student engagement and learning outcomes. Participate in institutional strategic initiatives related to teaching, learning, and course redesign. Develop and monitor quality assurance processes for course design and instructional materials. Collaborate with assessment staff to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional innovations. Support large-scale institutional initiatives, including the College's eight-week course redesign project, implementation of instructional technologies, and continuous improvement of instructional quality.Education and Experience RequirementsMinimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology, Learning Design, Adult Education, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or faculty support in higher education. Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles, learning theory, and course development. Experience using a learning management system (Canvas preferred). Experience designing courses in accelerated formats Strong project management, communication, consultation, and organizational skills.Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field. Experience designing online, hybrid, or accelerated courses. Experience with Quality Matters, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), or accessibility standards. Experience integrating educational technology, multimedia, artificial intelligence, or Open Educational Resources (OER) into course design. Experience facilitating faculty workshops or instructional development initiatives.NotesIf you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful. LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS. Equal Opportunity Employer Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io . Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Updated 6/2025.The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.