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Instructional Design

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Instructional design is the process of creating educational or training experiences by analyzing learner needs, defining objectives, and structuring content and assessments to maximize learning effectiveness. Instructional designers work in K-12, higher education, and corporate learning and development, often using models like ADDIE or Bloom's Taxonomy and e-learning authoring tools.

Instructional Design in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Open roles requiring Instructional Design (31)

TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ELECTRONICS)

Air Education and Training Command

Keesler AFB, Mississippi · $61,722 – $80,243

This U.S. Air Force position trains enlisted service members in RF transmission systems and related electronics through classroom, lab, and field instruction at the Community College of the Air Force. It suits experienced instructors or subject matter experts in radio frequency systems who can develop curriculum and assess student progress.

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Instructional Systems Specialist (Content Developer)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Full-time · Irving, TX · $115,711 – $150,426

This role develops training programs for federal law enforcement staff using instructional design principles and the ADDIE model. It suits someone with expertise in learning science, curriculum design, and e-learning tools who wants to build professional development materials for a government agency.

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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Air Force Global Strike Command

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $107,592 – $139,871

This federal position develops and teaches advanced nuclear education to military and defense professionals, requiring deep expertise in nuclear operations, strategy, and policy. It suits experienced nuclear enterprise professionals who can design rigorous curricula and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

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Registered Nurse-Staff Development Clinical Nurse Educator

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $87,285 – $161,201

This role develops and delivers evidence-based educational programs for nursing staff across clinical and outpatient settings. It suits experienced nurses who are skilled at instructional design and want to advance their career by training and developing their peers rather than providing direct patient care.

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Training Specialist (Distance Learning)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Full-time · Emmitsburg, MD · $70,623 – $133,142

FEMA seeks a training specialist to develop distance learning and online courses, evaluate emerging educational technologies, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. This role suits educators and instructional designers with experience in adult learning and learning management systems who want to support emergency management training at the federal level.

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Supervisory Training Specialist (Wheel Maintenance)

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Fort Lee, VA · $93,499 – $121,551

This role oversees military wheel maintenance training programs, directing curriculum development, instructor teams, and the adoption of new educational technologies while ensuring technical accuracy and strategic alignment. It suits experienced training professionals with military or federal background who can manage complex personnel issues and drive instructional innovation.

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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ELECTRICAL TRADE THEORY)

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Bremerton, WA · $69,373 – $109,122

This role teaches electrical theory and trade skills to shipyard personnel through classroom and laboratory instruction. You'll design courses, develop training materials, deliver instruction, and continuously improve the program based on student outcomes and technological advances.

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Training Specialist

Defense Human Resources Activity

Full-time · Alexandria, VA · $121,785 – $158,322

This federal training leadership role oversees the design and delivery of talent management and leadership development programs across a large defense organization. It suits experienced instructional professionals who can manage contractors, assess workforce needs, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven methods and modern training technologies.

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TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Army National Guard Units

Eastover, SC · $50,460 – $65,599

This is a training support role within the South Carolina Army National Guard's education system, developing and delivering military training programs. It suits someone with experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or military education who can manage training operations and support the Army's personnel development mission.

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The Manitowoc Company

Summer 2027 Intern - Technical Content Creation

The Manitowoc Company

Internship · Shady Grove, PA

This internship involves converting technical training content into interactive digital learning experiences for your employer's training programs, working alongside instructors and other teams. It's suited to someone interested in instructional design, digital media, and learning technology who wants to see how organizations scale their training at scale.

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Who employers are hiring

  • Entry8%
  • Mid42%
  • Senior38%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal4%
  • Management8%

From 26 roles whose posting states a level.

Employers hiring for Instructional Design

24 in total, most open roles first.

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