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Bellingham Technical College lists this Senior Instructional Designer opportunity in bellingham, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to lead development of Competency-Based Education (CBE) programming on the BTC campus. This employee will develop and implement a campus-wide CBE faculty training program and assist faculty with implementation of CBE-aligned design and teaching strategies. 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 Vice President of Instruction.
Salary: $85,000 to $95,000
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction (VPI), the Senior Instructional Designer will conduct research and consult with faculty and staff representatives on the design, development and implementation of the CBE professional development program. This employee will coordinate the review and assessment of curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure that redesigned and enhanced courses and programs meet intended objectives and requirements.Collaborate with BTC faculty, Teaching and Learning Academy Director, staff and administrators on development of a campus-wide professional development program that facilitates the adoption of competency-based curriculum and instructional practices to support student access and learning.
Work closely with faculty to assist with the implementation and coordination of competency-based curriculum and practices at course and program levels.
Work with faculty to design curriculum using accessibility standards and inclusive-design practices
Oversee and maintain curriculum design and documentation standards.
Document competency-based training activities and assist with completion of curriculum modification processes such as Program Requirement Sheets
Support the College curricular review process
Work with Institutional Planning and Assessment to track data and use assessment tools to identify and implement improvements in training activities and CBE curriculum and practice approaches.
Participate in and present at appropriate professional development activities, including faculty inservice and conferences.
Consult with and advise faculty in pedagogical issues and skills unique to non-traditional and alternative delivery of instruction.
Consult and work with instructional leadership team on implementation and coordination of competency-based instruction.
Explore ways that technology solutions can be implemented to build capacity for CBE
Develop and implement assessment strategies and tools for competency-based instruction.
Attend meetings as scheduled.
Generate and present reports as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise BTC’s Instructional Designer
Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent coaching, teaching and/or presentation skills
Excellent customer service and collaboration skills
Strong research, analytic and problem-solving capabilities
Proficient at documentation and writing
Able to work independently and with minimal supervision
Accuracy in information delivery; maintain confidential information
Able to work alongside individuals of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities in an inclusive and participatory manner
Ability to prioritize competing demands in a potentially stressful environment
Adapt readily to new challenges and processes and responsibilities
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with a wide range of computer software and technology
Proficient in project management
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to pass a Washington State background check
Master’s degree in Education or related area;
Two (2) or more years of experience in pedagogy, leading professional development activities and developing teaching, learning and instructional design strategies
Experience working with workforce education programs and faculty
Training or certification in accessibility and inclusive design
Three (3) years teaching experience
OR
Master’s degree in Education or related area;
A combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in a professional technical program;
Relevant business and industry work experience;
Experience working with a CBE model;
Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas)
Experience in designing and revising curriculum to encourage student engagement in all modalities.
Physical Work Environment:
The duties of this position will be performed in an in-person modality. 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.
Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits: Salary: $85,000 to $95,000
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 /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 or contact the Human Resources office at . 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
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for November 9 - 13
Estimated Start Date: December 1, 2026
Compensation details: Yearly Salary
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