Commonwealth of Virginia
Title: Instructional Designer
Agency: Southside Va Community College
Location: Brunswick - 025
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Minimum $68,293, commensurate with education, experience and VCCS guidelines
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Job Description
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has contributed to our recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. With a mission to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC values the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. This commitment reflects our history, acknowledges the complexity of the present, and calls us to build a stronger future.
SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. The area is known for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes—Gaston and Kerr. For more information, please visit.
Empower Faculty, Drive Instructional Excellence, and Advance Student Success Through Innovative Teaching at SVCC.
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) seeks a qualified and dynamic Instructional Designer to support faculty in the design, development, and implementation of quality technology-enhanced instruction across all modalities. This position plays a critical role in administering the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), facilitating faculty professional development, promoting best practices in online pedagogy, and supporting classroom technology integration. The Instructional Designer collaborates closely with academic leadership, faculty, and IT to improve teaching and learning effectiveness throughout the college.
Responsibilities
Limited telework options may be available and will be determined by the supervisor
Resume, Cover Letter / Letter of Application, and Unofficial Transcripts are Required Documents when applying.
Administers and supports the Canvas LMS, including configuration, troubleshooting, faculty support, and vendor coordination
Develops and delivers professional development workshops and individualized coaching to faculty on instructional design, online teaching pedagogy, and classroom technology
Assists faculty in the design and revision of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced face-to-face courses using evidence-based practices
Leads initiatives and training programs that promote accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Quality Matters (QM) standards
Supports classroom technology integration through training, documentation, and consultation
Develops and maintains instructional resources and user guides in a variety of media formats
Collaborates with Academic Affairs and the Teaching & Learning Committee to identify development needs and implement effective faculty training solutions
Participates in college-wide and system-wide committees related to instructional technology and online learning
Conducts research and stays current with emerging educational technologies, trends, and best practices
Provides analytics and reporting on faculty usage of instructional tools, LMS performance, and training outcomes
Applies knowledge of learning theory, instructional design principles, accessibility standards, and adult learning to course development and faculty training
Troubleshoots LMS and classroom technology issues and liaises with IT and external vendors to resolve them
Develops and implements strategic plans and policies that promote excellence in teaching with technology
Engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, administrators, and technology providers
Improves instructional quality and course design across SVCC
Increases faculty confidence and competence in using instructional technology
Enhances student engagement and success through improved course delivery
Contributes to institutional goals related to online education, student success, and professional development
Serves as primary support for Canvas LMS administration and instructional design consultation
Independently designs and manages training programs and resources for faculty
Maintains accurate and accessible documentation, training materials, and records of faculty participation
Provides timely and effective support services in coordination with IT and academic departments
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution
Demonstrated experience with Canvas or a similar LMS in a system administrator or advanced support role
Knowledge of best practices in online pedagogy, course design, and adult learning
Experience in faculty training and professional development within higher education
Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508) and Quality Matters guidelines
Strong technical skills with multimedia tools, video editing, and classroom technologies
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Additional Considerations
Experience teaching in a Community College
Quality Matters certification (APPQMR, Peer Reviewer, or Facilitator)
Experience with VCCS systems and platforms (e.g., Canvas, SIS, Navigate, Zoom)
Experience designing or supporting HyFlex and hybrid learning environments
Familiarity with instructional technology used in classroom environments such as document cameras, interactive whiteboards, lecture capture, etc.
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SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. The area is known for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes—Gaston and Kerr. For more information, please visit.
Empower Faculty, Drive Instructional Excellence, and Advance Student Success Through Innovative Teaching at SVCC.
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) seeks a qualified and dynamic Instructional Designer to support faculty in the design, development, and implementation of quality technology-enhanced instruction across all modalities. This position plays a critical role in administering the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), facilitating faculty professional development, promoting best practices in online pedagogy, and supporting classroom technology integration. The Instructional Designer collaborates closely with academic leadership, faculty, and IT to improve teaching and learning effectiveness throughout the college.
Responsibilities
Limited telework options may be available and will be determined by the supervisor
Resume, Cover Letter / Letter of Application, and Unofficial Transcripts are Required Documents when applying.
Administers and supports the Canvas LMS, including configuration, troubleshooting, faculty support, and vendor coordination
Develops and delivers professional development workshops and individualized coaching to faculty on instructional design, online teaching pedagogy, and classroom technology
Assists faculty in the design and revision of online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced face-to-face courses using evidence-based practices
Leads initiatives and training programs that promote accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Quality Matters (QM) standards
Supports classroom technology integration through training, documentation, and consultation
Develops and maintains instructional resources and user guides in a variety of media formats
Collaborates with Academic Affairs and the Teaching & Learning Committee to identify development needs and implement effective faculty training solutions
Participates in college-wide and system-wide committees related to instructional technology and online learning
Conducts research and stays current with emerging educational technologies, trends, and best practices
Provides analytics and reporting on faculty usage of instructional tools, LMS performance, and training outcomes
Applies knowledge of learning theory, instructional design principles, accessibility standards, and adult learning to course development and faculty training
Troubleshoots LMS and classroom technology issues and liaises with IT and external vendors to resolve them
Develops and implements strategic plans and policies that promote excellence in teaching with technology
Engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, administrators, and technology providers
Improves instructional quality and course design across SVCC
Increases faculty confidence and competence in using instructional technology
Enhances student engagement and success through improved course delivery
Contributes to institutional goals related to online education, student success, and professional development
Serves as primary support for Canvas LMS administration and instructional design consultation
Independently designs and manages training programs and resources for faculty
Maintains accurate and accessible documentation, training materials, and records of faculty participation
Provides timely and effective support services in coordination with IT and academic departments
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution
Demonstrated experience with Canvas or a similar LMS in a system administrator or advanced support role
Knowledge of best practices in online pedagogy, course design, and adult learning
Experience in faculty training and professional development within higher education
Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508) and Quality Matters guidelines
Strong technical skills with multimedia tools, video editing, and classroom technologies
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Additional Considerations
Experience teaching in a Community College
Quality Matters certification (APPQMR, Peer Reviewer, or Facilitator)
Experience with VCCS systems and platforms (e.g., Canvas, SIS, Navigate, Zoom)
Experience designing or supporting HyFlex and hybrid learning environments
Familiarity with instructional technology used in classroom environments such as document cameras, interactive whiteboards, lecture capture, etc.
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