Instructional Designer

Job Overview

The Instructional Designer supports instructional excellence and student success by partnering with faculty and academic units to design, develop, and enhance engaging, accessible, and high‑quality courses across all delivery modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, HyFlex, and online). Reporting to the Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CEITL), this position provides expertise in andragogy, pedagogy, and educational technology, promotes the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and ensures compliance with ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards.

The Instructional Designer plays a key role in faculty professional development by leading workshops, consultations, and individualized coaching on course design, effective teaching practices, and the innovative use of instructional technologies, including AI tools. The position also contributes to the administration and support of the College’s Learning Management System (Canvas), collaborating with faculty, staff, and IT to ensure smooth system operation and meaningful technology integration that enhances teaching and learning.

This is a 12‑month professional faculty position requiring on‑site presence, with occasional travel to various college locations. Limited telework options may be available as determined by the supervisor.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration Governor.

KSA's / Required Qualifications

Apply recognized instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, Backward Design) and adult learning theories to create measurable learning outcomes.

Demonstrate working knowledge of online pedagogy, inclusive teaching strategies, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Proficiency and willingness to learn multimedia design tools, web‑based authoring platforms, and productivity applications (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite).

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building strong, productive partnerships with faculty and staff while providing timely, customer‑focused support.

Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, including managing multiple projects, priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Adaptable to new technologies, institutional priorities, and emerging trends in teaching and learning.

Education / Experience

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a field related to teaching, learning, educational technology, higher education, or a closely related field; or a combination of education (minimum of Master’s degree required) and professional experience demonstrating competency in instructional design and technology.

Professional experience in instructional design, educational technology, or faculty support in higher education, training, or related fields.

Advanced proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas, including course creation, organization, deployment, user support, and basic troubleshooting.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $65,571.00 – $130,025.00 per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and / or experience. The position is an administrative role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System.

Telework

According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre‑pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

Preferred Criteria

Two or more years of postsecondary teaching experience, preferably including online teaching and / or community college settings.

Experience supporting faculty in course design, instructional technology integration, and professional development.

Experience creating multimedia learning materials (video, interactive modules, graphics, or other media).

Professional Certification or demonstrated experience applying quality and accessibility frameworks (Quality Matters, OSCQR, VCCS EDLT, Universal Design for Learning).

Demonstrated engagement in the field through conference presentations, applied research, or professional development activities.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E‑Verify Statement

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. All applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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