Instructional Designer

Virginia Community Colleges

Richmond, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 81,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Job summary

Rappahannock Community College seeks an Instructional Designer to support three Virginia Community College System members in migrating traditional courses to high‑impact, accelerated formats for student success.

The role is fully remote, full‑time, with salary of $70,000 and excellent benefits. You will partner with faculty to apply best practices, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies to online and blended curricula.

Qualifications

Knowledge of adult learning theories and applying them to course design.
Experience with LMS platforms and accessible online course delivery.
Familiarity with AI strategies for instructional design and rapid course development.

Responsibilities

Design and redesign online, hybrid, and in-person courses for accelerated formats.
Collaborate with faculty to apply instructional design best practices and accessibility standards.

Skills

Adult learning theory

LMS expertise

Canvas familiarity

AI in education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‑discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre‑Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS).

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.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Instructional Designer

Role Title

Trainer and Instructor II

Role Code

29112

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Band

Position Number

278R0028

Agency

Rappahannock Community College

Division

Rappahannock Community College (Div)

Work Location

Richmond County - 159

Hiring Range

The salary for this position will be $70,000.

Emergency/Essential Personnel

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Does this position have telework options?

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - Yes

Work Schedule

To be determined.

Sensitive Position

Job Description

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC seeks applicants for our Instructional Designer opening. This is a remote, full-time, restricted-classified position, with an excellent benefits package. Continuation of the position is contingent upon funding. Currently, this position is funded for two (2) years and the salary will be $70,000.

The overall objective of the Instructional Designer position is to provide best practice, expert guidance and innovative cross-college course support to faculty in the re-design of traditional semester courses into high-impact, shortened formats focused on student success.

This position collaborates with and provides technical support to faculty in the design and re-design of online, hybrid, and in‑person curriculum for this purpose. The incumbent promotes accessible and student-centered learning environments through the application of instructional design best practices, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies. This role serves faculty at three (3) colleges within the Virginia Community College System – Brightpoint, Rappahannock, and Tidewater Community Colleges. Reporting to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Success at Rappahannock, this fully remote position works equally with all three colleges.

The Instructional Designer assists faculty in evaluating course effectiveness through assessment and student feedback. The incumbent also manages the coordination and implementation of technology and best practices into course materials, and provides training to faculty on the use of new education and instructional technologies. In addition, this position is responsible for the professional development of faculty, specifically in the areas of practical strategies for the design of high-quality accelerated courses and overcoming the challenges of teaching students with diverse academic readiness levels in compressed academic terms.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Knowledge of adult learning theories and the ability to create practical teaching strategies across diverse disciplines.
Knowledge of best practice models, tools and technologies for online, blended and traditional learning environments.
Knowledge of AI strategies to effectively use in courses.
Proven experience in instructional design and development, specifically for audiences where student readiness varies widely.
Extensive experience using and supporting Learning Management Systems.
Facilitation and presentation skills.
Project management skills and a strong ability to multi-task.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Analytical and organizational skills.
Proficiency in specialized software for digital content creation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and multimedia development tools (e.g., Camtasia).
Higher education teaching experience.

Additional Considerations

Teaching experience.
Knowledge of Canvas.
Experience working with accelerated or compressed‑term courses.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

This position will work remotely and support three of the community colleges within the VCCS. The incumbent will be expected to travel to campus sites as needed.

Posting Number

CLS_4694P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/27/2026

Job Close Date

09/10/2026

Agency Website

https://www.rappahannock.edu/

Contact Information

Email jobs@rappahannock.edu

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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