Instructional Designer (Remote)

Department:  Online Education

Location:  Columbia, MO

Type:  Staff, Full-time

Salary: $54,121 – $59,533 (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)

Diversity Statement:

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary:

Columbia College Online Education is looking for a creative, innovative, and team-oriented individual to join our Instructional Design team. As part of an established online education division, Instructional Designers work with faculty and subject matter experts to design high-quality and engaging online courses. Using current learning theories, instructional design models, and best practices in online education, the Instructional Designer incorporates current educational technologies to promote effective teaching strategies and improve student learning experiences.

• Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Online Education Department.
• Collaborate with faculty, department chairs and Online Education staff to design quality online and hybrid courses.
• Serve as project manager for online course developments and redevelopments, coordinating all aspects of planning, design, and implementation, as well as communication between all parties involved.
• Integrate current educational technologies to promote effective teaching strategies and to improve student learning experiences.
• Participate in the design and development of online modules, incorporating a variety of web design and instructional tools, including HTML/CSS, graphics, video, audio, and other media rich content.
• Through ongoing research, monitor and test current and innovative technologies and pedagogical strategies that can be used to enhance online learning and teaching.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Experience developing and redesigning face-to-face, fully online, and hybrid/blended courses using sound principles of instructional design and project management.
• Experience and demonstrated competence in working with learning management/online learning platforms such as D2L Brightspace. Demonstrated experience with HTML5/CSS3; multimedia (including images, audio, and video); Adobe Creative Suite; or related tools. Applicants must produce a sample instructional module as part of the interview process.
• Thorough knowledge of online pedagogy and learning theories/instructional design models.
• Willingness to learn and follow the design process, standards, and templates used at Columbia College.
• Knowledge and experience with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
• English and Spanish fluency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructional design experience at an institution of higher education.
• Multimedia production experience (graphics, audio, video).
• Teaching experience in higher education, specifically using online technologies.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee must lift, carry and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis.

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. 

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position. 

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers. 

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive priority review, applicants should apply before June 15, 2025.  

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. 

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy. 

https://www.ccis.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/reports-stats