Instructional Designer III

Agency

Department

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Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

The Instructional Designer III under general supervision provides leadership and direction in the planning development and evaluation of classroom hybrid online and technology-enhanced instructional materials. Leads and manages course design initiatives and faculty development efforts in instructional design andragogy accessibility compliance and emerging best practices. Additionally designs and develops Python-based and Microsoft Power Platform applications to support instructional and institutional initiatives utilizing GitHub for version control and collaborative code management.

Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive course design and curriculum development support to academic units including those developing new online programs addressing accessibility and compliance requirements implementing innovative delivery models such as competency-based education and advancing the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning.

• Collaborates with instructors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design develop and review online blended and web-enhanced courses; guides faculty through the instructional design process and recommends effective course structure pedagogy assessment strategies and technology integration.

• Designs develops manages and delivers faculty development initiatives including workshops consultation services digital resources and structured development courses for full- and part-time faculty.

• Continuously researches emerging learning theories instructional technologies and best practices to enhance teaching effectiveness student engagement and learning outcomes.

• Advances and optimizes the integration of the Learning Management System (LMS) and related instructional technologies to strengthen course design delivery and instructional innovation.

• Collaborates with instructional design teams multimedia staff and faculty development professionals to develop high-quality innovative instructional solutions aligned with institutional standards.

• Designs develops and maintains Python-based applications and automation solutions to support instructional and institutional initiatives; develops Microsoft Power Platform applications and integrates data-driven solutions as appropriate. Utilizes GitHub for version control and source code management to ensure organized documentation collaborative workflows and code reliability.

• Delivers responsive high-quality customer service to faculty staff and academic units while safeguarding institutional data privacy and adhering to departmental and University policies procedures and compliance standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree.

• Four years of related experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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 multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 03/25/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.