Instructional Designer

About the Role

The Instructional Designer plays a critical role in developing and enhancing high-quality academic courses in alignment with Hallmark University’s mission, learning outcomes, and instructional framework. This dynamic position requires initiative, creativity, flexibility, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and demonstrate a commitment to innovation, lifelong learning, and the effective use of educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of new and revised courses in multiple delivery formats.
• Apply instructional design best practices, including the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy, the ADDIE model, and Quality Matters standards.
• Integrate multimedia, authentic assessments, and the Hallmark Character Program into course design.
• Ensure learning outcomes and assessments are clearly aligned and traceable throughout course content.
• Demonstrate responsiveness to feedback and new educational research.
• Leverage instructional technology effectively to support student engagement and success.
• Collaborate with Deans, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Course Designers to align program and course outcomes.
• Support project management tasks including session start coordination, course corrections, and master course list maintenance.
• Provide leadership in resolving course design challenges and implementing scalable solutions.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across departments to support smooth course delivery.
• Contribute to instructional design team initiatives, training, and processing documentation.
• Support the development of faculty training modules and instructional resources.
• Align contributions with Hallmark University’s educational model and mission.
• Make meaningful and frequent contributions to team improvement initiatives, ensuring measurable impact on instructional quality and team efficiency.
• Actively engage in the Hallmark Character Program to embody and promote core values.
• Participate in continuing professional development, including attending informational webinars and potential conferences.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent decision-making abilities and initiative to ensure projects adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to determine learner’s needs and evaluate outcomes to meet best practices.
• Acts with urgency and takes ownership of tasks.
• Integrates technology and champions new technology adoption.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate interdepartmentally, lead teams, and drive results.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, critically evaluate, and make educational design decisions.
• Understanding of Bloom’s Taxonomy, educational pedagogy, grading rubrics, ADDIE model, and Quality Matters Rubrics.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to forge supportive partnerships within and between departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Information Technology, Communication Media, Educational Technology/Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in course creation, design, or teaching in a multi-delivery format, especially Online Higher Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology/Instructional Technology, Education, or related field.
• Experience in Learning Management Systems.
• Technologically adapted with instructional software and familiar with Microsoft Office products.

Job Category: Full Time