Instructional Design Specialist Jobs in Michigan
Instructional Design Specialist jobs in Michigan are open across East Lansing and Kalamazoo and other Michigan metros, with employers like Michigan State University and Western Michigan University hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
MSU College of Law seeks on-call applicants to lead the design and development of classes within the online Global Food Law program. The curriculum developer will be responsible for developing online courses for the Global Food Law Program at the MSU College of Law. Course development includes all aspects of course creation, including: preparation of necessary materials for curriculum committee approval, course design in MSU's learning management system Desire 2 Learn (D2L), content creation, and research. One specific class is Food Law and Regulation in Asia.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience teaching
- Experience in instructional design for an online course
Required Application Materials
- Current CV
Special Instructions
Position will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Work Hours
Hours are flexible.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Department Statement
Michigan State University College of Law is an inclusive learning community with roots dating to 1891 when it opened as Detroit College of Law in Detroit, Michigan. It moved to its current East Lansing location in 1995 and remained a private institution until 2020 when it became a fully integrated college of Michigan State University. Today, MSU Law has more than 600 students, 55 faculty members, 66 staff members, four librarians, and a world-wide network of over 12,000 alumni. MSU Law operates several legal clinics overseen by nationally recognized faculty that provide students an opportunity to work on actual legal cases. Additionally, it offers some of the nation's leading law programs in new and emerging legal education, including Intellectual Property and Trial Advocacy, Indigenous Law and Policy Center, the Lori E. Talsky Center for Human Rights of Women and Children, Conservation Law Center, and Animal Legal and Historical Web Center. MSU College of Law is poised to become the state's preeminent law school, preparing a community of lawyer-leaders to serve communities in Michigan and beyond. It is committed to providing a legal education that is taught by leading scholars in their fields, includes best-in-class experiential opportunities, and helps students graduate without excessive debt.
Michigan State University Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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Instructional Design Specialist Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Michigan State University7

- Western Michigan University3

Top Industries Hiring
- Education10
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional design specialist jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with Articulate Storyline or Rise authoring tools
- Proficiency administering or configuring a learning management system
- Demonstrated ability to apply ADDIE or SAM instructional design models
- Strong written communication skills for storyboards and facilitator guides
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop course content
Instructional Design Specialist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many instructional design specialist jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 10+ instructional design specialist openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in East Lansing and Kalamazoo. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
How much do instructional design specialists make in Michigan?
Instructional design specialists in Michigan earn a median of about $64,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,550 for the lowest 10% to over $106,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Michigan cities have the most instructional design specialist jobs?
East Lansing and Kalamazoo have the most instructional design specialist openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire instructional design specialists in Michigan?
Employers hiring instructional design specialists in Michigan include Michigan State University and Western Michigan University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote instructional design specialist jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 20% of instructional design specialist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for instructional design specialist jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to instructional design specialist jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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