Bellingham Technical College (BTC)
Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead the development of Competency-Based Education (CBE) programming on the BTC campus. This employee will develop and implement a campus-wide CBE faculty training program and assist faculty with implementing CBE-aligned design and teaching strategies.
The position is funded through a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant project, Meeting Workforce Demand Through Competency-Based Education. The grant is scheduled to end September 30, 2031; however, grant-funded positions are temporary, dependent upon project funding, and can end at any time if funding is discontinued.
This position reports to the Vice President of Instruction.
Salary: $85,000–$95,000 per year
Position Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction (VPI), the Senior Instructional Designer will conduct research and consult with faculty and staff representatives on the design, development, and implementation of the CBE professional development program. This employee will coordinate the review and assessment of curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure that redesigned and enhanced courses and programs meet intended objectives and requirements.
- Collaborate with BTC faculty, the Teaching and Learning Academy Director, staff, and administrators on the development of a campus-wide professional development program that facilitates the adoption of competency-based curriculum and instructional practices to support student access and learning.
- Work closely with faculty to assist with the implementation and coordination of competency-based curriculum and practices at course and program levels.
- Work with faculty to design curriculum using accessibility standards and inclusive-design practices.
- Oversee and maintain curriculum design and documentation standards.
- Document competency-based training activities and assist with completing curriculum modification processes, such as Program Requirement Sheets.
- Support the College's curricular review process.
- Work with Institutional Planning and Assessment to track data and use assessment tools to identify and implement improvements in training activities and CBE curriculum and practice approaches.
- Participate in and present at appropriate professional development activities, including faculty in-service sessions and conferences.
- Consult with and advise faculty on pedagogical issues and skills unique to non-traditional and alternative delivery of instruction.
- Consult and work with the instructional leadership team on the implementation and coordination of competency-based instruction.
- Explore ways that technology solutions can be implemented to build capacity for CBE.
- Develop and implement assessment strategies and tools for competency-based instruction.
- Attend meetings as scheduled.
- Generate and present reports as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise BTC’s Instructional Designer.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Excellent coaching, teaching, and/or presentation skills.
- Excellent customer service and collaboration skills.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficient documentation and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Accuracy in information delivery and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work alongside individuals of varied ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory manner.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a potentially stressful environment.
- Ability to adapt readily to new challenges, processes, and responsibilities.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with a wide range of computer software and technology.
- Proficiency in project management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to pass a Washington State background check.
Option 1:
- Master’s degree in Education or a related area.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in pedagogy, leading professional development activities, and developing teaching, learning, and instructional design strategies.
- Experience working with workforce education programs and faculty.
- Training or certification in accessibility and inclusive design.
- Three (3) years of teaching experience.
OR
Option 2:
- Master’s degree in Education or a related area.
- A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in a professional technical program.
- Relevant business and industry work experience.
- Experience working with a CBE model.
- Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas).
- Experience designing and revising curriculum to encourage student engagement in all modalities.
Physical Work Environment
The duties of this position will be performed in an in-person modality. The candidate must have the ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize competing demands. The candidate will use computers frequently, have exposure to terminal screens, and engage in frequent oral and auditory communication with others.
Compensation, Work Schedule, and Benefits
Salary: $85,000–$95,000 per year
Leave Benefits
- 8 hours per month of sick leave.
- 16 hours per month of vacation leave.
- 24 hours of personal leave per calendar year.
- 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year.
Health Insurance Benefits
The benefits package includes a Washington State insurance package with a choice of:
- 6 medical options.
- 3 dental plan options.
- 3 vision plan options.
Additional coverage includes:
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
Retirement Benefits
The retirement benefits package includes a choice of:
- TIAA State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP).
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3.
Two voluntary investment programs are also available (not matched):
- TIAA (403b).
- State Deferred Compensation (457) plan.
Additional Optional Benefits
Employees may participate in:
- Medical Flexible Spending Plan.
- Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Plan.
- Health Savings Account.
- Dependent Care Assistance.
- Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Up to 21 days of military leave.
- Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave.
- Paid civil/jury duty.
- Shared leave program.
Application Procedures and Deadline
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on October 26, 2026, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.
More information about Bellingham Technical College is available at www.btc.edu. Applicants may also contact the Human Resources office at (360) 752-8354.
At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B visas.
Required Online Application Materials
Attachments must be submitted in Word or PDF format only.
- Completed BTC Online Employment Application.
- Resume.
- Cover letter.
Interview Schedule: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for November 9–13, 2026.
Estimated Start Date: December 1, 2026.
Compensation Details: $85,000–$95,000 yearly salary.
Job Reference ID: PIed488b94907d-38265-41848574