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Instructional Designer Level 1

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Dec 2025

💰 $56,500/yr($50,000/yr – $56,500/yr)

About the role

About the JobThe Instructional Designer I is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Curriculum Development. The Instructional Designer works closely with the Curriculum Development Team in managing the continuous quality curriculum improvement program for all adult undergraduate and graduate programs/courses. The Instructional Designer is expected to be comfortable with multiple models of instructional design, as well as best practices in adult accelerated and online learning. Job Location

Remote - must reside and work legally in the U.S. All work must be performed within the U.S. About CCUColorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914 on two principles, grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV) CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. A leader in higher education, the University has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had nine consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.CCU offers more than 200-degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online. Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.What is most appealing about working at CCU?

Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

A master’s degree from an accredited university is required.
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Two to three years of instructional design experience preferred.
Experience with adult education and online education preferred.
Experience with online learning platforms such as Brightspace or a similar system preferred.
Experience with multimedia development using tools such as Premiere Pro, Camtasia, Articulate, Captivate, Photoshop, or equivalent platforms preferred.
Strong skills in organization, project management, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making.
High attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
Ability to work effectively with individuals with different backgrounds and levels of expertise.
Demonstrated current knowledge in the field and a commitment to stay on the cutting edge of instructional design and development.

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