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 Extension's 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

Bachelor's 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: $62,000 - $67,000

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: November 3, 2025

Additional Information: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a professional portfolio showcasing 2-3 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 driver's 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.

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA, USA

"Instructional Designer, Learning and Organizational Development"

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