Canvas & Learning Tech Lead (Instructional Design)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wytheville Community College is seeking a Coordinator of Instructional Technology to lead Canvas administration, learning design, and technology-enabled instruction across in-person, online, and hybrid modalities. This 12-month, exempt faculty role collaborates with faculty, IT, and vendors to ensure effective teaching and accessible learning.

A Master’s degree and relevant LMS experience are required; the role supports ongoing program development and professional development in instructional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in instructional technology, educational technology, instructional design, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience administering or providing advanced functional support for a learning management system such as Canvas.
• Minimum of two years of experience applying learning design principles to courses and instructional materials.
• Experience supporting instructional technologies and communicating with users of varying technical proficiency.
• Knowledge of digital accessibility and effective practices for technology-enhanced teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the College’s primary functional administrator for Canvas, including configuration, term, course and section processes, user roles and permissions, and approved third-party integrations.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot LMS functionality, including access, enrollments, grades, submissions, content, permissions, and integrations.
• Coordinate LMS updates, testing, integrations, and implementation of new or modified functionality.
• Maintain procedures, documentation, communications, and resources related to LMS administration and use.
• Coordinate with IT, VCCS personnel, and technology vendors on LMS integrations, authentication, security, data exchange, and other technical matters.
• Consult with faculty on design, development, and continuous improvement of in-person, online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
• Apply learning design principles to support course organization, learning activities, assessment, student engagement, outcomes, and use of instructional technologies.
• Develop templates, resources, and tools to support effective and consistent course design and delivery.
• Evaluate, recommend, and support the adoption of instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Provide training and resources to faculty on instructional technologies.

Skills

Canvas administration

Learning design

Instructional technology

Communication skills

Organization skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in instructional technology or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

LMS integrations

Accessibility tools

Job description

Wytheville Community College is seeking a Coordinator of Instructional Technology to lead Canvas administration, learning design, and technology-enabled instruction across in-person, online, and hybrid modalities. This 12-month, exempt faculty role collaborates with faculty, IT, and vendors to ensure effective teaching and accessible learning.

A Master’s degree and relevant LMS experience are required; the role supports ongoing program development and professional development in instructional