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Instructional Designer

Northeast Iowa Community College

1 Positions

ID: 86706

Posted On 01/27/2026

Refreshed On 02/27/2026

Job Overview

JOB PURPOSE/GOAL:  The Instructional Designer is responsible for collaborating with faculty and institutional stakeholders to design, develop, evaluate, and maintain high-quality instructional materials across multiple instructional modalities. This position supports student success and effective teaching by applying learning theory, instructional design best practices, and educational technologies to create engaging, accessible, and outcomes-aligned learning experiences that meet the College’s quality standards and institutional goals.

REQUIRED: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree AND two (2) years of experience developing and redesigning face-to-face, fully online, and hybrid/online courses in a learning management system (LMS).
PREFERRED: Proficiency with D2L Brightspace LMS. Master’s degree and higher ed or secondary level teaching experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and content developers to design student-centered learning experiences by aligning learning outcomes, instructional activities, assessments, and feedback using Bloom’s Taxonomy, adult learning theory, and evidence-based instructional design practices.
Ensure course developments and revisions adhere to the College’s quality course design standards, rubrics, instructional policies, and approved templates throughout development, revision, and evaluation cycles.
Advance inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning by embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Open Educational Resources (OER), and accessibility-informed design practices.
Integrate educational technologies, multimedia, and digital tools into course design to enhance learner engagement, interactivity, and success.
Utilize instructional technologies—including AI tools, adaptive systems, educational analytics, and project management tools—to support instructional design workflows, faculty collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide instructional and technical support for the D2L Brightspace LMS and integrated educational technologies, diagnosing issues and communicating solutions to users with varying levels of technical proficiency.
Stay current on emerging instructional technologies, pedagogical trends, and instructional design research, and make informed recommendations for their appropriate use in teaching and learning.
Share instructional design principles, processes, and effective uses of technology with faculty and stakeholders through consultations and collaborative support. Plan, facilitate, and support professional development opportunities, including workshops and training sessions focused on instructional innovation and effective teaching strategies.
Manage multiple course development projects and departmental initiatives by coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and maintaining clear communication regarding project status, risks, and milestones.
Identify opportunities for design, workflow, or process improvement and contribute to the ongoing refinement of design standards, templates, and practices.
Support the College’s assessment efforts by collaborating with faculty and academic leaders to design, align, and improve assessments of student learning, ensuring consistency with course and program learning outcomes and institutional assessment processes.
Support institutional and departmental initiatives as assigned.

Primary Contact

1725894511594

Nancy Creery

, Human Resources

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Fax

creeryn@nicc.edu

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Location

Peosta, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$52,100.00

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1180

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260127

End Date

20260306

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Northeast Iowa Community College

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Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region' residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate' degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers.

The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students.

As one of northeast Iowa' largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years.

At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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