Instructional Designer

Overview and Responsibilities

The Instructional Designer partners with faculty to design, develop, and improve courses across modalities, applying instructional design principles and institutional standards to support alignment of outcomes, learning activities, and assessments at the course and program level. This role supports the development of online and hybrid courses, leveraging the College's learning management system and other educational technologies. The Instructional Designer contributes to course development efforts across credit and non-credit programs and supports grant-funded and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with faculty and academic teams to design, develop, and enhance courses across modalities, ensuring alignment of outcomes, learning activities, and assessments at the course and program level.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to review and support the alignment of program and course outcomes, competencies, and curriculum.
• Plan, design, and develop instructional materials and learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners and delivery formats.
• Design and build course components in the learning management system, ensuring courses meet institutional standards for structure, navigation, accessibility, and technical functionality.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop instructional content aligned with institutional learning models and high-impact practices.
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to faculty and staff on instructional design, course development, and effective use of educational technology.
• Contribute to professional development efforts by supporting and, when appropriate, facilitating training related to instructional design, learning theories, and student engagement strategies.
• Support the implementation of instructional design processes and collaborate with Educational Technology and Course Quality team members to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Design and develop multimedia and instructional assets using a variety of educational technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Serve as a resource for Essential LMS requirements and support faculty in applying course quality and alignment principles within course design.
• Manage projects and grant requirements including scope, timeline, and complete deliverables by deadline.
• Attend conferences/professional development to keep current with educational technologies.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Advanced knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to various campuses as needed to fulfil job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, instructional technology, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working with instructional design and technology including familiarity with learning management systems and course design software.
• Experience with web-based instructional design.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College's strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Benefits Summary

2026 annual benefits include:

• 3 - 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year's holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC's health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 7.2%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711