Instructional Designer

Under the direction of the Distance Learning Coordinator, the Instructional Designer (ID) will provide instructional design and technology support for all campuses and will assist with all ID training, support, and professional development. The ID staff will develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. The ID staff will assist faculty and staff in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.

The Instructional Designer’s primary responsibility is serving as an education professional whose job is to assist with identifying the performance, skills, knowledge, information and attitude gaps of a targeted audience and help create and deliver learning experiences to fill this gap. This position will be based on the Enterprise campus, but travel will be required to other Enterprise State campuses, as needed.

1. Develop, build, and revise course content within the LMS in collaboration with faculty or as assigned by administration.
2. Develop instructional or training roadmaps for online and hybrid courses and programs.
3. Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
4. Adapt instructional content or delivery methods fordifferent levelsor types of learners.
5. Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product.
6. Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.
7. Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
8. Maintain project documentation and electronic course development documentation.
9. Support students, faculty, and staff via phone, email, and in person with instructional design and technology questions and issues.
10. Use assistive technology and create instructional content that meets WCAG standards.
11. Assistinstructors and the Distance Learning Department in developing ADA compliant course and training materials;monitoronline course content for ADA compliance; troubleshoot issues with software and instructional materials as needed.
12. Assistinstructors with developing and documenting course activities and substantive interactions for DOE and SACSCOC requirements.
13. Assist the Distance Learning Coordinator with conducting professional development sessions, covering technologies such as Canvas,Honorlock, TurnItIn.com, Microsoft Office 365, live conferencing tools (Microsoft Teams)and other educational technologies.
14. Conduct training sessions through group and one-on-one sessions with live conferencing tools, such as Microsoft Teams.
15. Travel to multiple campus locations to meet in person with faculty and staff for various training and professional development sessions.
16. Assistwith hybrid and online Master Template workshops and Master Template course design and maintenance.
17. Represent the Distance Learning Department on committees and in general to the campus community;participatein professional associations and seminars, asappropriate.
18. Maintain a highly professional and positive demeanor whiledemonstratingeffective leadership, clear communication, policy compliance, and commitment to promoting and supporting the College and its campuses, along with fulfilling all assigned duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution OR a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
2. Demonstrated experience with instructional design models is required.
3. Demonstrated experience writing effective copy, instructional text, and/or video scripts is required.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of course quality standards and best practices in course design, including experience applying quality elements to develop, review, and improve instructional materials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
2. Experience creating and designing courses in a learning management system, specifically Canvas, is preferred.
3. Experience working in a post-secondary setting is preferred.
4. Demonstrated experience conducting professional development workshops is preferred.

POSITION AVAILABLE: May 2026

SALARY:

Salary Schedule E2 02 $50,680 - $68,169 based upon the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided. *this is an institutionally funded position*

POSITION DEADLINE:

Applications must be received by May 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets submitted after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants must submit a complete packet which consists of the following:

•Completed ESCC Application for Employment

•Current resume

•Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred

•A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant’s education, and

experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

NOTE: Statements included in this description are intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

Please note: Employment is contingent upon employer verification of work experience. Applicants must provide documentation of the required applicable experience if an offer is made. Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit a complete application packet by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. All applications become the property of ESCC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Enterprise State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at escc.edu and should be submitted online.