Instructional Designer, Learning and Organizational Development

Job Description

The Instructional Designer will collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to design develop and deliver engaging accessible and innovative courses and learning experiences. This role provides expertise in instructional design online pedagogy emerging learning technologies and adult learning theory. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects guide faculty in course development and apply evidence-based practices to enhance teaching and learning for the Learning and Organizational Development unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension programs.

VCE LOD description
The Learning and Organizational Development unit increases Virginia Cooperative Extensions capacity to advance the wellbeing of all Virginians by ensuring our faculty staff and volunteers have the skills tools and resources to deliver high quality needs driven research-based Extension educational programs. The instructional designer will be part of a highly functioning internally focused team with faculty members focused on employee development volunteer engagement data integration and program development and evaluation.

This position is a restricted one-year appointment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in instructional design instructional technology education or a related field.
Demonstrated experience with at least one learning management system (Canvas preferred); instructional authoring tools such as Articulate Captivate or Camtasia; Adobe Creative Cloud; Microsoft 365; and Zoom for web conferencing and online faculty support.
Proven ability to design and develop high-quality instructional materials in multiple formats (print video graphics multimedia).
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA WCAG Section 508) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage projects independently in an unstructured environment.
Willingness to occasionally work evenings weekends and travel overnight.
Must report to the office on the main VT campus in Blacksburg Virginia up to twice a month.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in instructional design instructional technology or related field.
Experience training and supporting faculty in the use of instructional technologies and online teaching best practices.
Knowledge of learning analytics and experience using data to improve course design and learner outcomes.
Familiarity with emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence and their application to adult learning.
Experience with project management.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$62000 - $67000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

November 3 2025

Additional Information

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a professional portfolio showcasing 23 representative work samples that demonstrate instructional design and technology expertise. Acceptable examples may include:
Course modules multimedia learning objects or training materials.
Faculty development resources or support guides.
Assessments or reports that show how learning activities connect to course outcomes.

The successful candidate will be required to have a valid drivers license with an acceptable and safe driving record.

Travel required. Must be available for local travel to report to the office in Blacksburg Virginia up to twice a month.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position offers flexibility for remote or hybrid work arrangements. The successful candidate must reside in Virginia.

This position is a restricted one-year appointment.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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