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Instructional Designer

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Blackboard, Canvas, Communication Skills, Course Coordination, Course Development, Cross-Functional, Design Theory, Educational Technology, Emerging Technology, Identify Issues, Instructional Design, Learning Management System (LMS), Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Online Courses, Organizational Skills, Pedagogy, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Software, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Software Development, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
LOCATION
Norfolk, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Title: Instructional Designer

Agency: VP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Instructional Designer provides comprehensive instructional design expertise, consultation, and development support for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments. This role advances student-centered, accessible, and innovative teaching and learning practices by applying instructional design principles, learning theories, evidence-based pedagogy, and emerging academic technologies. The position collaborates with faculty and academic units to design, develop, and evaluate high-quality courses that align with institutional standards and support student success, engagement, and achievement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Instructional Design or a similar, related field.

  • Considerable knowledge of learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and educational technologies used in course development.
  • Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles and models, learning theories, and online, and in-person pedagogy, including their practical application in course development.
  • Considerable knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG) and their application in learning environments.
  • Working knowledge of project management principles, tools, and practices in course development environments.
  • Working knowledge of quality assurance standards and frameworks used in course evaluation.
  • Advanced skills in designing aligned course content, including learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments.
  • Proficient skills in managing course timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication across multiple projects.
  • Proficient skills in analyzing course needs and recommending instructional solutions.
  • Advanced skills in facilitating collaboration with faculty and cross-functional teams.
  • Proficient skills in integrating instructional technologies and innovative tools into course design.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify course design issues and recommend effective solutions to support course development.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing timelines, priorities, and project needs while maintaining progress.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage faculty using active listening and responsive communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple courses and maintain progress across competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate updates, feedback, and next steps to support alignment and project completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply instructional design theory to practice in real-world course development contexts.
  • Considerable experience in instructional design, in all learning modalities.
  • Working experience designing and developing online courses from planning through implementation.
  • Working experience collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts to support course development.
  • Working experience managing course timelines, communication, and deliverables across multiple projects.
  • Considerable experience applying instructional design principles and models, and learning theories in practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple course development projects simultaneously while maintaining progress and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply instructional design principles to real-world course development and recommend effective solutions.
Additional Considerations:

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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