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Shape the Future of Online Learning as an Instructional Designer at CWI! 

Are you passionate about creating engaging online learning experiences and supporting faculty success? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Instructional Designer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of online courses, instructional content, and faculty professional development initiatives. 

In this role, you'll collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and college leadership to develop innovative learning experiences, implement instructional best practices, and provide expertise in online teaching, learning, and educational technology. 

Why Join CWI? 

At CWI, quality instruction and student success are at the heart of everything we do. As an Instructional Designer, you'll play a critical role in helping instructors create meaningful, accessible, and engaging learning experiences while supporting the college's commitment to teaching excellence and innovation. 

Benefits: 

CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including: 

• Premium healthcare plans 

• 11%+ employer retirement contributions 

• Tuition discounts 

• Generous personal leave 

• Professional development opportunities 

Course Design & Development: 

• Partner with faculty subject matter experts to design, develop, and enhance online courses and instructional materials 

• Create and revise course components, including videos, learning activities, assessments, and asynchronous instructional content 

• Ensure courses align with instructional design best practices, accessibility standards, and student-centered learning principles 

• Develop scalable solutions that support effective online instruction across a variety of disciplines 

Faculty Support & Professional Development: 

• Provide Canvas support, training, and instructional resources for faculty 

• Design, develop, and facilitate professional development workshops, instructional courses, and training opportunities 

• Support instructors in implementing effective online teaching strategies and educational technologies 

• Serve as a trusted resource for course delivery, instructional improvement, and instructional technology needs 

Instructional Design & Educational Innovation: 

• Research and apply emerging instructional design methodologies, online learning strategies, and educational technologies 

• Serve as a subject matter expert in online teaching and learning 

• Recommend and implement improvements to instructional content, course design processes, and learning experiences 

• Promote innovative and effective approaches to teaching and learning 

Collaboration & Relationship Building: 

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, administrators, and academic departments 

• Collaborate with internal teams to support institutional goals related to teaching excellence and student success 

• Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve instructional design services and processes 

• Work effectively across departments to implement course and program enhancements 

Project Management & Continuous Improvement: 

• Manage multiple course development projects and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail 

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to online instruction and course quality 

• Ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with institutional priorities 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

What We're Looking For: 

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field 

• One (1) to two (2) years of instructional design experience 

• Experience with online learning as a student, instructor, or instructional designer 

• Strong organizational and project management skills 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills 

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and in-person environments 

• Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Moodle, or similar platforms 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and educational technology tools 

• Ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail