Instructional Designer / Distance Education Coordinator

West Virginia Northern Community College; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking an Instructional Designer Exempt to provide instructional design support for faculty in developing online and traditional courses. The role guides curriculum in modular formats and integrates instructional technology across technical and workforce programs.

You will design and deliver employee development opportunities, manage LMS activities, and lead quality assurance efforts including QM coordination while collaborating with Academic Affairs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Master’s in Educational Technology or related field preferred.
• Post-secondary teaching experience required.
• Experience with instructional design theory, online course development, and evaluation.
• Experience with LMS platforms, preferably D2L Brightspace.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of online and face-to-face courses.
• Apply instructional design theory and pedagogy to improve courses.
• Provide LMS development, conversions, accessibility, and consistency.
• Deliver employee development workshops and training.
• Ensure quality design standards and participate in QM coordination.

Skills

Instructional design

LMS administration

Pedagogy

Training workshops

Accessibility design

Quality Matters

Faculty collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Master’s in Educational Technology or related field

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provides instructional design support and consultation for faculty developing courses and interactive learning modules.

Job Description Summary

Provides instructional design support and consultation for faculty developing courses and interactive learning modules.

Works with faculty, particularly in technical fields, to design and revise curriculum in formats and modalities that meet the non-traditional needs of students enrolled in technical and workforce programs. The Instructional Designer will assist faculty in identifying competencies and will guide the faculty in developing curriculum in alternative formats, including modularized instruction, and in appropriately incorporating instructional technology into courses and programs. Additionally, the individual will provide training and workshops for faculty in these areas.

Job Information

• Staff, Non-Classified
• Exempt
• Full-Time - minimum 37.5hrs per week
• Grade 5
• Salary: $35,568 to $54,600
• OASIS Job Code: 323329
• OASIS Job Title: Instructional Designer Exempt

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to

• Support faculty in the design, development, and continuous improvement of courses, both online and face-to-face, by applying instructional design theory, pedagogy, and guiding instructional strategies, while incorporating accessibility anduniversaldesign principles in alignment with institutional quality standards.
• Assist with LMS course development and management, including supporting course builds,facilitatingcourse conversions across modalities, and ensuring courses are accessibleand consistent within the LMS.
• Design and deliveremployeedevelopment opportunities, including workshops, individualized training, and curated resources, to support teaching practices and use of instructional technologies.
• Provide support toemployeesin the use ofthe LMSand related instructional technologies, including troubleshooting, best practices,accessibility,and emerging tools that enhance teaching and learning.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), including system settings, course loading, template maintenance, and coordination with external partners such as the West Virginia Network (WVNET)andthird-party vendors.
• Provide Tier 1 technical support for LMS users with system navigation, troubleshooting issues, and directing users toappropriate resources.
• Serve as institutional lead for online quality assurance and Quality Matters Coordinator,maintainingQM Peer Reviewer status (or obtaining within 6 months), while overseeing faculty training, course reviews, and adherence to qualitycourse designstandards.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and Student Services to ensure that student-facing LMSsupports(e.g., orientation materials, navigation consistency, and help resources) are accessible, consistent, and aligned with institutional goals.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to support strategic planning, policy development, and governance related to online learning and academic technology, including participation in relevant committees.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives and inform strategic decision-making.
• Serve as institutional contact for NC-SARA and other external entities, ensuring compliance, reporting, and renewals.

Qualifications And Requirements

Master’s degree in disciplinerequired;master’s in Educational Technology, Instructional Design or related field preferred.

Post-secondaryteaching Experiencerequired.

Demonstratedexpertisein instructional design theory, pedagogy,and in the development, delivery, and evaluation of online courses.

Demonstrated knowledge and skill with at least onelearningmanagement system (LMS), preferablyD2LBrightspace,including course design,delivery,and system administration.

Strong Interpersonal Skills, Management Skills,and Writing Skills Arerequired.

Full benefit package which may include but is not limited to retirement with employer matching, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay and life insurance.