Job Posting Instructional Designer, Digital Learning & Library Services (Cisco Campus) Date Posted: 12/5/2025 End Date: Until Filled Projected Start Date: Immediate Opening Cisco College is accepting applications for an Instructional Designer, Digital Learning & Library Services position based on the Cisco Campus. This position includes evening and weekend hours and occasional travel to the Abilene Campus to collaborate on college-wide projects, training, and committees. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Cisco College offers a generous benefit package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. For the medical benefit only, member-only coverage along with $5,000 of basic term life is provided at no cost to the employee. Other coverages are selected by the employee and payment made through payroll deduction. The benefits of working in higher education are many and allow you to plan well for your future. Cisco College offers retirement savings such as Teacher Retirement System or Option Retirement Plan – for qualified positions. Twelve-month employees also receive both sick and vacation leave on a month-to-month basis. Please note: A complete resume package must include a cover letter, completed and signed Cisco College Application (available on the “Employment” Page of our website at www.cisco.edu, resume, and unofficial copy of transcripts. Please ensure that all required documents are included in your submission. Thank you! Resume Packages will be accepted via mail, or email (e-mail is preferred) and should be submitted to: Director of Human Resources Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, Texas 76437 Office: 254-442-5121 humanresources@cisco.edu Cisco College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Cisco College Instructional Designer, Digital Learning & Library Services Job Description Cisco College Mission and Purpose: The Mission of Cisco College is to provide quality, affordable, educational opportunities to meet the diverse academic, technical and career needs of the students and communities we serve. Cisco College maintains an open-door admissions policy and provides an array of educational programs offered at two primary locations, Cisco and Abilene, in addition to many off-campus sites. Cisco strives for an institutional culture of innovation, collaboration, faculty and staff empowerment and recognition, and an openness to change that underscores our commitment to a shared mission and vision. Cisco College Core Values: Cisco College facilitates student success by ensuring open-door access to diverse educational opportunities, embracing innovation and best practices, and providing effective student support. Cisco College insists on excellence in our programs, instruction, services, management, and learning environment. Cisco College Guiding Principles: Learning, Respect, Integrity, Communication, Cooperation, Joy, and Innovation. Role: The Instructional Designer supports student success and teaching effectiveness by collaborating with faculty to design engaging, accessible learning experiences and to integrate digital learning resources and library services into courses. In addition, the role provides research and information literacy instruction and supports day-to-day Cisco Campus Library and instructional technology services for on-campus, online, and dual credit students. A commitment to the role of the community college, as described in the College Mission, is essential. Team: The Instructional Designer reports jointly to the Dean of Digital Learning and the Cisco Campus Library Manager. The role works closely with the Digital Learning team, the Abilene Library Manager, and library staff. The Instructional Designer will serve as a collaborative member of the Center for Teaching and Learning once established. Responsibilities: • Assists faculty in creating interactive, visually engaging digital content and assessments that align with college requirements and applicable standards, including accessibility, universal design principles, and regular and substantive interaction. • Contributes to faculty development through one-on-one support, workshops, and self-paced resources on course design, teaching with digital tools, and integration of library resources. • Delivers live instruction (in-person and virtual) and develops tutorials, guides, and course-embedded materials that support effective use of library resources, research skills, and information and digital literacy. • Provides research and reference support to help patrons locate, evaluate, and use library resources, including databases and online tools. Refers advanced research needs to the Library Manager or librarians as appropriate. • Assists with access services, including circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan and intercampus sharing, and patron account assistance. • Provides user support and troubleshooting and assists with the administration of library and instructional technologies. • Contributes to daily operations, including opening and closing as scheduled, promoting accessibility, maintaining a welcoming environment, and communicating library policies. • Engages ongoing professional development to stay current with trends in instructional design, academic librarianship, or instructional technology, as applicable. • Performs other duties assigned by the Dean of Digital Learning and Cisco Campus Library Manager to support college goals, digital teaching and learning, and library services. Essential Qualifications: • Master’s degree required, with one of the following combinations: o MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and demonstrated instructional design experience (certificate, coursework, or professional practice); or o Master’s in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field and demonstrated experience supporting library services and/or instruction in research, information literacy, and digital literacy. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff in support of student learning. • Experience supporting digital learning platforms and tools, including user support and basic troubleshooting. • Experience delivering instruction, training, or user support (in-person and/or virtual). • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, including accurate recordkeeping and file management. • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs in a public-service setting, and maintain professionalism under pressure. • Availability to work evenings and/or weekends and travel to Abilene, as needed and as scheduled. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in a community college, academic library, or higher education teaching and learning support setting. • Experience supporting online and/or dual credit students and instructors. • Experience supporting library access services (circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan) and/or instructional technology administration/support. • Experience developing student-facing learning resources (tutorials, guides, videos, or course-embedded materials). • Familiarity with accessibility and UDL practices for digital course materials. • Experience using analytics or feedback to improve instruction or services. • Familiarity with OER, copyright considerations, and generative AI in teaching and learning.
