Instructional Designer

Salary

$74,000.00 - $83,000.00 Annually

Location

3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA

Job Type

Grant/Temporary

Job Number

2026-00039

Department

Instruction

Division

BTC

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is seeking an Instructional Designer to partner with college faculty, Senior Instructional Designer, and eLearning staff to support the transition of traditional courses into competency-based, hybrid formats to support student access and persistence. The position is funded through a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant project, Meeting Workforce Demand Through Competency-Based Education . The grant is scheduled to end September 30, 2031; however, grant-funded positions are temporary, dependent upon project funding, and can end at any time funding is discontinued. This position reports to the Title III SIP Senior Instructional Designer.

Salary: $74,000-$83,000

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer, the Instructional Designer will focus on developing student-centered instructional materials (including online skills training, assignments, and other resources). The Designer will assist faculty to develop modularized curriculum and align content with skills competencies.

Support development and revision of instructional content, learning activities, assessments, and supporting materials to align with skill competencies

Collaborate with faculty to adapt content for flexible pacing and a blend of asynchronous, synchronous, and face-to-face learning experiences.

Help build, organize and transition course content into the institution's online learning management system (Canvas), following established templates and design standards

Assist in developing skill assessments, rubrics, and evidence of mastery that will allow students to demonstrate competencies

Apply accessibility standards and inclusive-design practices when developing online instructional materials.

Support development of professional development programming and learning resources designed to help faculty implement CBE practices

Help assess and review courses implementing CBE practices based on stakeholder feedback and student success outcomes as part of continuous improvement efforts

Explore ways that technology solutions can be implemented to assist with development of CBE models and practices

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to create content in multiple formats and tailor content to different learning styles

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong time management skills

Proficient with a range of computer software and technologies

Able to work independently

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality in all deliverables

Work effectively with subject matter experts, faculty, partners, and staff

Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to pass a Washington State background check;

Bachelor's degree in Education or related area;

Two (2) years of experience in online teaching and learning;

Two (2) years experience in development of teaching materials and/or workforce training

OR

A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered

Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing or revising online, hybrid, or competency-based courses.

Familiarity with instructional design principles, learning outcomes, and assessment development.

Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Ability to create accessible, learner-centered instructional materials.

Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience collaborating with faculty or subject-matter experts in a higher education environment.

Physical Work Environment: The duties of this position will be performed in an in-person setting. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands. Candidate will use computers frequently, have exposure to terminal screens and engage in frequent oral and auditory communication with others.

Supplemental Information

Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits:

Salary: $74,000-$83,000

Benefits: Leave benefits:

8 hours per month of sick leave

16 hours per month of vacation leave

24 hours of personal leave per calendar year

12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year

Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:

6 medical options

3 dental plan options

3 vision plan options Include:

life insurance

long-term disability

Retirement benefits package including one of:

TIAA State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP)

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3

Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs

TIAA (403b)

State Deferred Compensation (457) plan

Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:

Medical Flexible Spending plan

Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Assistance

Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Up to 21 days of military leave

Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave

Paid civil/jury duty

Bereavement leave

Ability to participate in a shared leave program

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on October 26, 2026, for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.

More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources office at (360) 752-8354. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials:

(Attachments in Word or PDF file only)

Completed BTC Online Employment Application

Resume

Cover letter explaining how your experience matches the qualifications for the position

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for November 9 - 13

Estimated Start Date: December 1, 2026

The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack, Director for Human Resources, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu . For Title IX compliance, contact: Michele Waltz, Vice President of Student Services, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu . Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.