Instructional Designer, Full-Time

Job Title Instructional Designer Location Ft Worth TX Onsite Job Type Full time Exempt Salaried Department Online Learning Reports To AVP for Academic Administration Date 02052026 Last Revision Standard of Christian Commitment The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message Southwestern Seminary an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention is a confessional institution While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws the Employee Handbook and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment Job Description The Instructional Designer is a key support professional for achieving the mission and strategic objectives of the institution to deliver academic success in a technologically advancing educational environment In partnership with faculty this role designs develops and continuously improves high quality online and hybrid courses that serve students preparing for Christian ministry and academic scholarship Key Responsibilities Designing and developing online courses in Canvas using sound instructional design methodologies using best practices in online pedagogy to create effective learningProvide engaging accessible and effective learning experiences in multiple formats across all academic schools and programsCollaborating with faculty to engage student learning objectives select appropriate technologies and develop interactive media rich contentSupporting faculty training and adoption of online teaching best practicesEvaluating course effectiveness and recommending improvements based on assessment data and learner feedback to School deans for implementationStaying current with trends in instructional design educational technology and online pedagogyCoordinate with faculty and teaching assistants on best practices in online course designCoordinates with Educational Technology team in understanding LMS development and best practices Qualifications and Skills Bachelors degree with preference in Instructional Design Education or a related field; Masters degree preferred from a Seminary context Experience in instructional design and development in a higher education setting preferredUnderstanding of learning theories instructional design models and best practicesProficiency in using Learning Management Systems LMS in particular CanvasExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse groupsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience in curriculum development and assessment of learning outcomes preferredSuccessful completion of background check education verification work verification and credit check may be required Ability to provide valid proof of identity and Work Authorization in the US Physical Requirements Works in an office environmentSits for extended periods of timeUses near visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical dataUses keyboard devices and a computer monitorUtilizes analytical capabilities to gather data provide support and resolve conflictsExchanges information by telephone computer in writing and in person Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to employees Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution Contact human resources HR with any questions or requests for accommodation About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of BH Carroll was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in Americas rapidly growing Southwest Initially part of Baylor University the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910 Carrolls unwavering commitment to orthodoxy gospel centered education and the Great Commission shaped the seminarys mission Training God called men and women for ministry Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors missionaries and ministry leaders in theology missions evangelism music and worship and education Today it stands as a beacon of faithfulness equipping generations to serve Christs church globally What We Offer Provided Benefits Southwestern offers a best in class benefit package which includes family medical family life insurance long term disability 10 retirement contribution HSA contributions 3 weeks of paid time off and 14 holidays Voluntary Benefits Southwestern offers access to voluntary products such as dental vision additional life insurance HSA contributions Flex accounts retirement contributions short term disability personal accident critical care hospital indemnity identity theft protection and pet insurance at reduced group rates for employees and their dependents Campus Amenities Our offices are open 375 hour a week we uphold a Standard of Christian Commitment and enjoy a beautifully maintained campus with free parking for full time employees access to our libraries recreation and aerobics center medical clinic cafeteria and coffee shop faculty and staff meal plans and Employee Tuition Benefit up to 50 discount