Instructional Designer (part-time)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Instructional Designer (part-time) Position Number HR9397 Department DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAMS Location Remote Type of Position Hourly Type of Job Hourly/Wage EEO Category C Technicians Job Description

To provide instructional design and development support related to courses.

Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Considerable knowledge in instructional design theory, principles, and practices
• Considerable knowledge of a wide array of learning technologies
• Working knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques
• Understanding of basic production and implementation of media elements such as graphics, sound, and video
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Extensive skill in the use and operation of both Macintosh and PC platforms
• Extensive skill industry-standard multimedia and instructional design software programs
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze information for various audiences

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

• Considerable experience in the design and development of multimedia instructional materials in higher education and/or industry environment.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

• Master's degree completion in Instructional design and technology or in a related field of study like Education, Communications, or English writing (Completed or In progress)
• Some project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Sufficient generalist knowledge to be able to serve numerous content areas easily and adeptly.
• Some experience related to clarifying a confusing topic to the point that change can be initiated.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly (wage) employees are restricted to working 29 hours per week on average or 1500 hours in total in the May 1 - April 30 period. This position does not have health insurance, retirement or leave.

This is a remote position, requiring a 29-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work; high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee.

• The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations.
• Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed.
• Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03304 Job Open To General Public Open Date 05/18/2026 Close Date 05/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

Along with the completed application, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page Department Home Page Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Contact Information for Professional References
• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter