Skill
Instructional Design
Education and Training
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
- Open roles
- 31
- Employers
- 24
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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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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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Asked for alongside Instructional Design
Measured from the 31 open roles that name Instructional Design — not from a curated list.
- Curriculum Development10 roles32.3%
- Adult Learning Principles5 roles16.1%
- Learning Management Systems5 roles16.1%
- Needs Assessment5 roles16.1%
- Adobe Captivate4 roles12.9%
- Articulate Storyline4 roles12.9%
- Change Management3 roles9.7%
Who employers are hiring
- Entry8%
- Mid42%
- Senior38%
- Lead / Staff / Principal4%
- Management8%
From 26 roles whose posting states a level.
Roles that use Instructional Design
Employers hiring for Instructional Design
24 in total, most open roles first.
- CCCleveland Clinic4 roles
- AC
- The Home Depot2 roles
- VA
- AC
- AU
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