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Instructional Designer

Columbia, SC

$47K - $57K/yr

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Staff Full-Time Location: Columbia Categories: Staff The Instructional Designer assists with the development of online courses for teaching and training, supports faculty development in evaluating ...

Instructional Designer

Bolivia, NC · On-site

$36K - $55K/yr

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Bolivia Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600094 Department: Instructional Technology Opening Date: 07/22/2026 Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern General Function The Instructional Designer is ...

Instructional Designer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$56K - $70K/yr

Instructional Designer POSITION SUMMARY The Instructional Designer is a full-time position reporting directly to the Executive Director of Online Learning & Teaching Innovation. This position works ...

Instructional Designer

Green Bay, WI · On-site +1

$63K - $85K/yr

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Instructional Designer Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Teaching ... Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes ...

Instructional Designer

Auburn Hills, MI

$61K - $83K/yr

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Instructional Designer #1060193 The Instructional Designer / Knowledge Content Specialist is ... Candidates without a bachelor's degree would not be eligible for future full-time conversion ...

$70K - $95K/yr

Kogod School of Business Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Work Modality ... Summary: The Instructional Designer for The Kogod School of Business will serve as an AI ...

Instructional Designer

Green Bay, WI · On-site +1

$63K - $85K/yr

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Instructional Designer Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Teaching ... Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes ...

Instructional Designer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$99K - $147K/yr

ABOUT THE JOB Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to create ... Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are ...

Instructional Designer

Columbia, TN · On-site

$47K - $57K/yr

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The Instructional Designer assists with the development of online courses for teaching and training ... Salary offers are determined based on documented education and relevant full-time experience.

Instructional Designer

Indianapolis, IN

$62K - $84K/yr

Hospital Req ID: 26137 Schedule : Full Time Shift : Days Eskenazi Health serves as the public ... Instructional Designer to design and deliver high-quality learning solutions across our ...

Instructional Designer

Cary, NC

$60K - $81K/yr

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Kimley-Horn is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Cary, North Carolina (NC) office ... Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Instructional Designer

Cary, NC

$60K - $81K/yr

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Kimley-Horn is looking for an Instructional Designer to join our Cary, North Carolina (NC) office ... Bachelor's DegreeEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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How much do fulltime instructional designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for fulltime instructional designer in the United States is $79,711.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fulltime Instructional Designer vs Part-time Instructional Designer?

AspectFulltime Instructional DesignerPart-time Instructional Designer
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per week, full-time scheduleFewer hours, often less than 20 hours per week
Employment StatusFull-time employee, benefits usually includedContract or freelance, limited or no benefits
ResponsibilitiesComplete project cycles, ongoing support, team collaborationSpecific projects or tasks, flexible scheduling
Work EnvironmentIn-house or remote, within a company or educational institutionRemote or freelance, often with multiple clients

The main difference between a Fulltime Instructional Designer and a Part-time Instructional Designer lies in work hours, employment status, and responsibilities. Fulltime designers work regular hours with benefits and broader responsibilities, while part-time designers have flexible schedules and focus on specific projects. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but differ in commitment and work setup.

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Infographic showing various Fulltime Instructional Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, 54% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 63% Physical, and 37% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,711 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

Instructional Designer

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI • On-site

$59K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Instructional Designer
SUMMARY
Responsible for the design and development of online and blended courses which include course materials, activities, assessments to create an engaging learner-centered experience within the learning management system (LMS). The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with the instructional design team, programs, and subject matter experts on the developments and revisions of accredited course curriculum, including for programs with secondary accreditation. Additional responsibilities include assisting with just-in-time training, technology and troubleshooting, and managing the deadlines and deliverables within the course development process. Full-time, remote/hybrid.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
  • Design and develop courses using the best practices of instructional design, project management, and an iterative design process such as ADDIE, SAM, etc.
  • Communicate effectively while collaborating with instructional design team, programs, subject matter experts, vendors, and departments/offices across the university.
  • Experience using learning management systems such as D2L Brightspace or Canvas, as well as rapid authoring tools like Articulate Rise 360; HTML experience required.
  • Highly comfortable with cloud storage and permissions in tools like Box, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
  • Comfortable using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline repetitive tasks.
  • Experience with digital asset creation/editing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Affinity Suite, or Canva.
  • Assist with just-in-time training and problem solving for faculty members regarding technology usage
  • Ensure course quality through copyright review, quality assurance, and alignment textbooks, videos, articles, and online resources.
  • Execute course verification process for assigned courses.
  • Stay on trend with best practices through professional development.
  • Other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as member of the eLearning staff, reporting directly to the Lead Instructional Designer.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree and instructional design experience in a university setting preferred with experience collaborating with SMEs developing within standard design models (ADDIE). Good organizational, office, word processing, and computer skills required. Ability to prioritize, complete multiple tasks and possess good interpersonal, communication and writing skills. Must be committed to meeting deadlines and completing projects on time and according to stated standards.
Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.