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John Staurulakis (jsitel.com)

Instructional Designer

$50K - $60K/yr

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Instructional Designer Department: Consulting - Regulatory Employment Type: Full Time Location ... For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert ...

CDK Global

Instructional Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

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The Instructional Designer II researches, writes, edits and produces training materials under ... independently and on a team. * Bachelor's Degree Required * MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 Years of ...

CDK Global

Instructional Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

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The Instructional Designer II researches, writes, edits and produces training materials under ... independently and on a team. * Bachelor's Degree Required * MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 Years of ...

George J. Igel & Co., Inc.

Instructional Designer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

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Instructional Designer Reports to: Training Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Hours : 7 a.m. to 5 p.m ... Ability to work independently and in a team environment * Ability to manage workload independently ...

Igel

Instructional Designer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

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Instructional Designer Reports to: Training Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m ... Ability to work independently and in a team environment * Ability to manage workload independently ...

Igel

Instructional Designer

Columbus, OH

$62K - $85K/yr

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Instructional Designer Reports to: Training Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m ... Ability to work independently and in a team environment * Ability to manage workload independently ...

Steampunk

Instructional Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$75K - $140K/yr

... contracting. We are an employee-owned company with a startup mindset and time-tested approaches ... As an Instructional Designer , you will be responsible for developing and implementing a ...

Apex Systems

Instructional Designer

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

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Job#: 3043122 Instructional Designer Location: Hybrid - Open to Candidates local to Merrifield ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

Robert Half

Instructional Designer

North Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$60/hr

Integrate SDLC training into new hire, contractor, vendor, and refresher training programs ... Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, Communications ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor 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 an independent contractor instructional designer?

An Independent Contractor Instructional Designer designs and develops instructional materials, courses, and training programs on a contract basis rather than as a full-time employee. They work with businesses, educational institutions, or organizations to assess training needs, create engaging learning experiences, and deliver content in various formats, such as e-learning, instructor-led training, or blended solutions. As independent contractors, they manage their own schedules, negotiate contracts, and may work with multiple clients simultaneously. This role requires strong instructional design skills, proficiency in e-learning tools, and the ability to adapt content to different audiences and learning objectives.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an independent contractor instructional designer?

To thrive as an Independent Contractor Instructional Designer, you need a solid background in instructional design principles, curriculum development, and adult learning theories, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Expertise in eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is commonly required. Strong project management, communication, and time-management skills help you effectively collaborate with clients and manage multiple projects. These competencies ensure the creation of effective learning solutions while maintaining professionalism and meeting client expectations on schedule.

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Independent Contractor Instructional Designers often face challenges such as juggling multiple clients with competing deadlines, adapting to varying client processes, and staying updated with rapidly evolving eLearning technologies. Effective organization and clear communication are crucial to managing timelines and setting realistic expectations. Additionally, proactively seeking feedback and maintaining flexibility help address client needs while ensuring the quality of deliverables. By continuously updating technical skills and building strong client relationships, independent contractors can navigate these challenges successfully and maintain steady workflow.

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Instructional Designer

Salt Lake Community College

Taylorsville, UT • On-site

$69K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Salary: $69,169.59 - $71,245.29 Annually
Location : Taylorsville Campus, UT
Job Type: Exempt Full Time
Job Number: 202500931
Division: Student Affairs
Department: SLCC Online & eLearning
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
The Instructional Designer works as part of an instructional development team and under limited supervision, is responsible for designing and reviewing effective, quality instruction for technology-enabled learning environments
This position serves in a mentoring role to Instructional Designers 1. In this way, it has some responsibility for leadership within the group.
This position is hybrid with some remote and in-office days each week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Highly-developed organization skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Well-developed critical thinking skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability and willingness to question status quo practices and influence others through persuasion and demonstration
  • Ability to conceptualize innovative ideas and solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability to concurrently manage multiple assignments
  • Solid understanding of Learning Theory and Instructional Design Theory
  • Fluency and comfort in the use of technology in everyday life
  • Fluency in using popular productivity software (MS Office suite or equivalent) on Windows or Mac platforms
  • Fluency in navigating the web and using web-based tools to facilitate work, learning, collaboration, productivity, research, etc.
  • Sound understanding of, and ability to use fundamental web development technologies and tools
  • Ability to work independently, with limited direction
  • Ability to take the lead among professional peers and partners
  • Ability to influence and mentor others by example and the use of constructive criticism
  • Ability to represent/defend interests and concerns of a group to others
  • Ability to quickly and accurately evaluate the work of others
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
  • Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Designs effective, quality instruction for technology-enabled learning environments, including on higher profile, larger, and more complex projects (i.e., projects involving multiple college departments/faculty, projects external to the college, etc.)
  • Cultivates close, collaborative and professional working relationships with faculty, content experts (CEs) and other members of the development team
  • Applies systematic instructional design methods in real world, online instructional settings
  • Reviews the instructional quality of courses/products
  • Identifies and clarifies instructional objectives
  • Assesses faculty and content expert teaching style(s) and student audience and applies appropriate learning theory, instructional design theory, and/or technology to instructional situation
  • Questions and influences the practices of faculty & content experts in a course/product in order to enhance instruction
  • Implements innovative approaches and strategies in a course/product to solve instructional problems
  • Selects appropriate technologies, including specific applications, to enhance instruction in a course/product
  • Identifies areas of weakness in courses/products, and employs strategies for improvement
  • Uses course/product design documents that are based on sound instructional design principles and which communicate to stakeholders the vision of a course/product
  • Collaborates with content experts on updates and revisions to courses/products
  • Performs web development tasks using fundamental web development technologies and popular web and elearning development tools
  • Documents (often via the web) progress/status of assigned tasks for review by others
  • Reports regularly to Project Managers and informs other team members on assignments and progress
  • Provides accurate time and effort estimates on assigned tasks/projects
  • Serves as Instructional Design Lead on projects involving more than one instructional designer
  • Mentors Instructional Designers 1 on the fulfillment of their responsibilities
  • Models use of the SLCC Online Learning Model(s) in their own instructional design practices/approaches
  • Facilitates and/or participates in eLearning faculty credentials and other training resources or other events in areas of instructional design and instructional technology tools
  • Designs eLearning faculty credentials and other training resources or other events in areas of instructional design and instructional technology tools
  • Leads internal instructional design subgroups/committees when assigned
  • Reviews work produced by Instructional Designers 1 and provides suggestions for improvement
  • Remains current with and has a thorough understanding of technology tools and trends in online and higher education
  • Remains current with learning theory and instructional design theory
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Education, or a related field
  • Three (3) to six (6) years experience designing instructional materials for technology-enabled learning environments
  • Trade off 1:1 in experience/education requirement

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Instructional Design or Instructional Technology
  • Experience designing courses to meet accessibility standards
  • Experience teaching in higher education

SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
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