Job Description

Title: Instructional Designer

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $65,571-$130,025 per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

The Instructional Designer supports instructional excellence and student success by partnering with faculty and academic units to design, develop, and enhance engaging, accessible, and high-quality courses across all delivery modalities (face?to?face, hybrid, HyFlex, and online). Reporting to the Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CEITL), this position provides expertise in andragogy, pedagogy, and educational technology, promotes the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and ensures compliance with ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards. The Instructional Designer plays a key role in faculty professional development by leading workshops, consultations, and individualized coaching on course design, effective teaching practices, and the innovative use of instructional technologies, including AI tools. The position also contributes to the administration and support of the Colleges Learning Management System (Canvas), collaborating with faculty, staff, and IT to ensure smooth system operation and meaningful technology integration that enhances teaching and learning. This is a 12?month professional faculty position requiring on?site presence, with occasional travel to various college locations. Limited telework options may be available as determined by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Apply recognized instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE, Backward Design) and adult learning theories to create measurable learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of online pedagogy, inclusive teaching strategies, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Proficiency and willingness to learn multimedia design tools, web?based authoring platforms, and productivity applications (e.g. Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Articulate, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, building strong, productive partnerships with faculty and staff while providing timely, customer?focused support.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills, including managing multiple projects, priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Adaptable to new technologies, institutional priorities, and emerging trends in teaching and learning.

Education/Experience

• Masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a field related to teaching, learning, educational technology, higher education, or a closely related field; or combination of education (minimum of Masters degree required) and professional experience demonstrating competency in instructional design and technology.
• Professional experience in instructional design, educational technology, or faculty support in higher education, training, or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas, including course creation, organization, deployment, user support, and basic troubleshooting.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $65,571.00 $130,025.00 per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience. The position is an administrative role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit and

Telework

According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre?pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [email protected] for further information.

Sponsorship of an employees work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non?merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Additional Considerations

Preferred Criteria

• Two or more years of postsecondary teaching experience, preferably including online teaching and/or community college settings.
• Experience supporting faculty in course design, instructional technology integration, and professional development.
• Experience creating multimedia learning materials (video, interactive modules, graphics, or other media).
• Professional Certification or demonstrated experience applying quality and accessibility frameworks (Quality Matters , OSCQR, VCCS EDLT, Universal Design for Learning).

Demonstrated engagement in the field through conference presentations, applied research, or professional development activities.

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.

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