"Instructional Designer"

Instructional Designer

Company: Eastern New Mexico University

Job Location: Portales, 88130

Category: Instructional Technology and Design

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type: Full time permanent

Job Number: 2025-00200

Department: Academic Affairs

Division: Distance Education and Outreach

Opening Date: 12/16/2025

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is seeking an Instructional Designer for its Distance Learning Department. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional staff position located in Portales, New Mexico. The Instructional Designer reports to the Director of Distance Learning.

The person in this position will collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the development and design of online/hybrid courses. Specifically, the individual will provide hands-on instructional design support, and training on effective course design and instruction. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate skill in enhancing the quality of online courses, and will possess current QM certification, or can obtain one following hire. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with faculty and staff to ensure timely completion and delivery of online courses and projects using sound instructional design principles
• Work with faculty to continually improve the quality of online/hybrid courses through a variety of quality improvement initiatives such as Quality Matters and OCS (Online Course Standards) reviews
• Work with the online teaching fellows and distance learning staff to connect faculty with peer and staff supports.
• Serve as the institution's representative and trainer for Quality Matters
• Proficiency in ensuring digital accessibility protocols in current and new online course development
• Develop training and learning resources for online faculty and staff
• Consult with faculty and make recommendations for incorporating appropriate instructional technologies into the online teaching/learning environment
• Keep current with developments pertaining to online higher education, pedagogy, learning theories and new instructional strategies and technologies
• Attend professional workshops and meetings to share knowledge, and network with other instructional design professionals
• Assist in the development and implementation of logistical, instructional, and pedagogical policies for the ENMU online program
• Work with the Distance Learning director and other distance learning staff to support the institutional and distance learning strategic plan.
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Technology or a related field

Preferred Job Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant experience in hybrid and/or online faculty support, course development, and instructional design
• Substantial experience with QM certification of courses and programs
• Current QM certification
• Online teaching experience
• Evidence of ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Evidence of ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects to successful completion
• Works positively with diverse groups of people, especially in a professional context
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, electronic, and written presentation skills
• Proficiency working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferably Canvas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of instructional design principles, online pedagogy, and adult learning theory.
• Knowledge of online course quality standards, including Quality Matters (QM) and digital accessibility requirements.
• Skill in designing, developing, and evaluating online and hybrid courses using established best practices.
• Skill in providing effective training, support, and consultation to faculty and staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply online course quality standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them appropriately in instructional environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed during normal work hours but may require evening and weekend hours for special events or to meet deadlines
• Work is sedentary in nature that at time requires exerting up to 10pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires sufficient vision, hearing, speech, and manual dexterity to perform essential functions, including extended periods of computer use.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

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