Virginia's Community College System

Instructional Designer

Virginia's Community College System  •  $81k - $94k/yr  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


Posting Summary

Working Title
Instructional Designer
Role Title
12month-Professional-Instructo
Role Code
01223-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
280FA781
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division
NV280-Exec VP Academic & Student Svs
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
Hiring range is $81,000 to $94,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education, and other qualifications appropriately related to the position.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday – 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Instructional Design and Development, this position provides instructional design expertise for NOVA Online ( NOL), NOVA’s distance learning program. The Instructional Designer serves as part of the instructional design team, focusing on assisting faculty in the design of online courses and instructional practices, creation of online learning resources, and piloting/implementing new technologies for teaching and learning. The Instructional Designer works with faculty to design and develop quality online courses based on sound adult learning pedagogy and instructional design practice, and supports faculty in ongoing course development, evaluation, and revision processes. The Instructional Designer provides professional development opportunities for faculty and maintains active engagement with the instructional design and online learning communities through publication, presentations, and ongoing professional development activities.

*This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.*

Duties and Tasks:
  • Coordinate and manage course development and course revision projects from inception to completion.
  • Manage the course development process for new courses and courses that need to be revised/redesigned.
  • Provide instructional design consultation to individual or groups of faculty on optimal design of online courses and effective use of multimedia for online instruction.
  • Provide leadership to faculty to design and develop high-quality, contextually-rich, engaging, and objective-driven online courses.
  • Review existing courses for quality, currency, and consistency and work with faculty to enhance courses.
  • Mentor faculty as they revise/maintain existing courses.
  • Track status of projects and maintain appropriate files and records, including time tracking, project comments, and task completion.
  • Help to refine and improve the instructional design/development processes and procedures. Design and produce learning materials in a variety of formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, web and multimedia to support teaching, learning, and college information needs.
  • Research and make recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, and instructional technologies to support teaching and learning.
  • Facilitate courses, workshops, and presentations to faculty and staff.
  • Participate in professional development to stay abreast of current research and best practices.
  • Participate in NOL staff meetings and ID team meetings.
  • Contribute to special projects as assigned to support the overall strategic mission of NOVA Online ( NOL).

Employee must reside in VA.

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 by the Governor.


KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs
  • Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and user-support skills.
  • Outstanding organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Ability to balance attention to detail, attention to policies and procedures, consistency and logic with creativity, flexibility, and innovation.
  • Comfortable working in partnership with faculty and skillful at successfully managing that partnership toward excellent course design outcomes.
  • Ability to deliver a positive customer service experience.
  • Knowledge of pedagogy and best practices in teaching and learning online.
  • Experience using a variety of technology tools to create multimedia content (e.g.,Adobe Acrobat, Articulate, Camtasia, Captivate, podcasting tools, Google Apps).
  • Experience using the Canvas LMS to create, organize, and deploy instructional materials.
  • Experience creating content for faculty and experience working with SMEs and/or faculty preferably in the higher education environment.
Required Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in instructional design, educational technology, or appropriately qualifying field related to the position. Qualifying degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
  • Experience in instructional design and designing online courses in a postsecondary setting or with/for a postsecondary institution.

Additional Considerations
  • Doctorate in instructional design, educational technology, or related field awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
  • QM peer-reviewer ( PRC) certification.
  • Significant experience in coordinating and managing course development and course revision projects from inception to completion.
  • Experience in both education and corporate instructional design.
  • Expert level Canvas experience.
  • Experience teaching online.
  • Experience working in a community college.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FAC_1999P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/01/2026
Job Close Date
07/19/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community CollegeNOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.eduThe security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/


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. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.


Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97726
Virginia's Community College System

About Virginia's Community College System

Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened. By making higher education and workforce training available in every part of Virginia, we elevate all of Virginia. Together, Virginia’s Community Colleges serve more than 252,000 students each year.

At VCCS.edu you can find higher education resources and information about educational opportunities including targeted information about Virginia’s community colleges, our courses of study, degree and certificate program availability and requirements, admission requirements, and student services to help you pursue career opportunities.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Year Founded
1966
Website
vccs.edu
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