Instructional Designer

Pueblo, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 74000

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

The University makes available a broad array of credit and non-credit courses seminars and workshops through the Division of Extended Studies. Some programs are offered on campus and others at off-campus sites including in Colorado Springs at Fort Carson in Douglas County in Huerfano County and at public high schools throughout the state of Colorado and more.

The Division of Extended Studies (ES) provides courses to full-time part-time and non- traditional students. Many educational methods - classroom instruction correspondence courses online courses conferences workshops and seminars - are utilized to expand educational access and meet the needs of students at convenient times and settings. Students may earn academic credit toward a degree study for career advancement or pursue cultural and avocational interests.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community creates educational opportunities fosters unique collaborations and supports inclusion access and affordability as a gateway to the world.

Description of Job

The Instructional Designer reports directly to the Associate Dean of Adult Learning and works with faculty and colleagues to analyze instructional outcomes and provide expertise in the planning development and delivery of high-quality learning experiences across online programs the Independent Study program Satellite campus courses and other professional development opportunities. They analyze apply trends in learning technologies and utilize instructional design techniques to organize content and flow of information to students. The Instructional Designer works with content experts and faculty during all phases of the course life cycle including planning development delivery evaluation and updating as courses are converted into effective online learning formats.

Primary Duties

LMS Course Development and Maintenance

Design and deliver professional development in online/hybrid instructional strategies. Maintain good working relationships with CSU Pueblos academic and administrative departments programs and the Division of Extended Studies for planning and operations of online course development and growth. Assist target faculty as they convert to effective online learning formats and pilot converted courses. Build new courses maintain and update existing courses and support the Banner integration process for each term. Problem-solve IT issues as well as develop curriculum with faculty subject matter experts.

Administrative Function Management

Collaboratively work with the Associate Dean of Extended Studies and potential outside instructional design contractors including technology agreements and instructional partner companies to design deliver maintain update and assess online curriculum.

Faculty Training and Compliance

Work with campus departments including IT and CTLL to develop and provide training and support to faculty and subject matter experts to institute best practices in online course development and teaching.

Regulatory Reporting Management

Collaboratively work with the Provosts office Division of Extended Studies campus departments (Deans Chairs Program Directors and Faculty) regarding compliance and accreditation requirements related to online courses. Support the university OER directive and maintain compliance with OER policy in Extended Studies and textbook orders with the CSU Pueblo Bookstore. Collect data and assist the Director of HSI Initiatives with reporting on grant activity.

Innovation and Accessibility

Regularly assess online market-drive educational innovations and collaboratively respond in coordination with the Associate Dean of Adult Learning as appropriate with modifications to processes policies and procedures as well as with opportunities for program growth. Seek to embed university best practices and ADA compliance in instructional design support.

Division and University Affairs

Participates in Division and University affairs at Pueblo or satellite or system location to enhance the assigned programs performance and quality. Works to meet the expectations of the universitys mission and vision.

Ancillary Duties

Other duties as assigned (i.e. serves on university committees as necessary).

Salary Range
$70000 - $74000 annually

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution in instructional design online education or equivalent field.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and enterprise information systems
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Demonstrated project management skills
Minimum 2 years in instructional design experience in developing online mobile training and instructor-led courses
Experience with eLearning technology platforms and learning management systems
Experience with and commitment to working with populations of students reflective of the CSU Pueblo community.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution instructional design or educational technology.
Quality Matters Certification
Knowledge of instructional design models strategies and best practices
Knowledge of streaming video and video file types and formats
Strong written and interpersonal skills
Experience in accessibility usability and experience design
Experience in information design and communications
Experience with Captivate software

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system.No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents in order to be considered for this position:

a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
a current resume or CV
unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
three professional references either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on November 6th 2025 will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met and will continue until the position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health Education and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community creates educational opportunities fosters unique collaborations and supports inclusion access and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nations top 100 byU.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library a new general academic classroom building and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Basic term life insurance
Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Annual and sick leave
Retirement plans
Employee and dependent tuition discounts
State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event recreation and meal discounts.

About Pueblo Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich diverse city of more than 100000 located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo biking or running along Pueblos beautiful river trail system golfing tennis hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural with large and small-scale farming and ranching and a diverse mix of service manufacturing and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor) national sex offender search and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note:The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990 the Universitys annual security report is available at: State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or veteran status. Additionally the University complies with all other relevant federal state and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC) under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination Protected Class Harassment and Retaliation policy and the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRCs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).

Department InformationThe University makes available a broad array of credit and non-credit courses seminars and workshops through the Division of Extended Studies. Some programs are offered on campus and others at off-campus sites including in Colorado Springs at Fort Carson in Douglas County in Hu...