Mid Level Curriculum Designer Jobs
Mid level curriculum designer jobs go to professionals ready to own full learning programs end to end, coordinate with subject matter experts independently, and mentor junior designers without close oversight. Hiring runs across Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 38% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Google, University of Oregon, and ACCESS competing for curriculum designers at this level now.
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The School of Education at Colorado State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position in elementary education with a specialization in mental health. This is a 9-month, full-time appointment, effective August 16, 2027.
We seek a creative, collaborative teacher/ counselor educator to teach mental health and other elementary education courses in our new Elementary Education licensure program. In addition to teaching, the position includes supervising and advising teacher candidates and working with local partner schools to connect what candidates learn in their courses to their work in classrooms. The successful candidate will bring a strong commitment to diverse learners and humanizing education, be willing to serve in a variety of roles as needed and be dedicated to the mission of the School of Education. To learn more about the School of Education, please visit https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/soe/about-education/ .
For full consideration, please apply by Sunday, January 3, 2027, 11:59pm (MT).
Essential Job Duties:
Teaching:
- Teach undergraduate courses in elementary teacher education, with an emphasis on children’s mental health and well-being as well as other relevant courses (e.g. Creating Inclusive Classroom Environments, Assessment and Data). Specific courses will be based on areas of expertise.
- Teach graduate-level courses in the School of Education, as needed.
- Supervise undergraduate practicum students and student teachers in field placements.
- Develop new courses in specific areas of expertise, as needed.
Service:
- Establish and maintain partnerships with elementary schools, school districts, and community organizations to support Elementary Education teacher preparation.
- Participate in Elementary Education faculty workgroups and committees supporting the unit, school, college, and university, including local and state-level activities.
- Collaborate with faculty in elementary education, human development, special education, counseling, and related disciplines.
Advising:
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Research:
Support Educator Preparation and the School of Education through relevant scholarship.Supervision:
Position does not supervise.
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment criminal background check required for all new hires.
- Position may require some travel to local community partner locations. Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in counselor education, school counseling, elementary education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field. Doctorate must be conferred by the start date.
- At least three years working at the elementary or middle school level.
- Experience supporting children's mental health and socioemotional needs in school settings. Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or supervising university-level pre-service teachers and/or school counselors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience integrating educator wellness, resilience, and professional sustainability into teacher preparation.
- Experience in school mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention, and trauma-informed educational practices.
- Knowledge of child development and the ability to prepare educators to recognize and respond appropriately to student mental health concerns within professional and ethical boundaries.
- Experience teaching, supervising, training, counseling, coaching, consultation, or interpersonal communication skills.
- Teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level, with expertise in curriculum and instruction or classroom environments.
- Experience collaborating with families and multidisciplinary school-based support teams to support student learning and well-being.
- Demonstrated use of culturally sustaining, humanizing, and inclusive pedagogical practices, including experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Demonstrated ability to build school-university partnerships and supervise teacher candidates.
Application Materials:
To apply, please upload one single PDF containing all required application materials listed below. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications for the position.
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
Salary Range
$65,000 - $70,000Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Mid Level Curriculum Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level curriculum designer job?
Position yourself by leading with portfolio pieces where you owned a project from needs analysis through delivery and evaluation. Highlight experience with authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Rise, collaboration with subject matter experts, and any measurable outcomes like completion rates or knowledge-lift scores. Mid level job postings typically expect confidence with instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM, so name the frameworks you have applied directly.
Which companies hire mid level curriculum designers?
Companies hiring mid level curriculum designers right now include Google, University of Oregon, and ACCESS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large enterprises building internal learning academies, healthcare systems scaling compliance training, and technology companies rolling out product enablement programs.
Are there remote mid level curriculum designer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are a significant share of the market. About 38% of mid level curriculum designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the nature of digital content development work that rarely requires daily on-site presence. Fully on-site roles still exist, particularly in healthcare and manufacturing where in-person training delivery or lab access is part of the role.
How do I move up to a mid level curriculum designer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building a record of completed projects where you drove design decisions, not just executed tasks assigned by someone else. Focus on deepening expertise in at least one authoring tool, taking ownership of a full course or program lifecycle, and documenting measurable outcomes. Volunteering to manage a small project, mentor a newer colleague, or lead a client-facing review conversation accelerates that progression meaningfully.
Which industries hire the most mid level curriculum designers?
Mid Level curriculum designer roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at the mid level because they operate at a scale that justifies dedicated learning teams, face ongoing compliance or skills-gap pressures, and need designers who can manage programs with limited supervision rather than entry-level support staff.