Instructional Designer II
Job Title: Instructional Designer II
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Texas A&M University School Of Law
Proposed Minimum Salary: $4,583.34 monthly
Job Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Instructional Designer II plays a key role in designing and enhancing hybrid and online courses, collaborating with faculty and staff to elevate teaching and learning experiences. This position plans, develops, and facilitates training focused on instructional design, adult learning principles, emerging educational technologies, and evidence‑based best practices. The role also provides leadership on complex projects, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and continuous improvement across instructional initiatives.
Opportunities to Contribute
Course Design and Development
- Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop online, blended, and web-enhanced courses.
- Consults and supports faculty and/or staff with instructional design.
- Leads and oversees course design and development projects.
Administers and maintains online development courses/resources. - Plans and coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design team, IT, and multimedia team.
- Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.
Faculty Support and Training
- Leads faculty and/or staff through the design process and makes key recommendations for design.
- Plans, develops, and delivers faculty and/or staff training on instructional strategies and course design.
- Researches and reviews emerging instructional design innovations and trends.
Course Review and Quality Assurance
- Review the course modules and mediate the course files to be accessible and meet ADA needs
- Leads the course review process and make suggestions for improvement.
Additional Coordination and Administrative Support
What You Need to Know
Salary: $55,000 – $60,000/annually
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Curricular Design or related Experience working with students or faculty
Experience with Learning Management Systems i.e. Canvas
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and instructional technologies.
- Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge and ability to implement accessibility on digital content.
Who We Are
At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas’ first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.