Wytheville Community College is hiring a Coordinator of Instructional Technology to provide leadership in instructional technology, learning management system administration, and learning design across all teaching modalities. The coordinator is the college's primary functional administrator for Canvas and works with faculty, Information Technology, VCCS personnel, and vendors on integrations and related technical matters. Consulting with faculty on in-person, online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses rounds out the role.
Highlights
Administer Canvas as the college's primary functional administrator, including configuration, term, course and section processes, roles, and permissions
Troubleshoot LMS access, enrollments, grades, submissions, content, and integrations
Coordinate LMS updates, testing, and rollout of new functionality
Consult with faculty on the design and continuous improvement of in-person, online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses
Apply learning design principles to course organization, learning activities, assessment, and student engagement
Work with Information Technology, VCCS personnel, and vendors on integrations, authentication, security, and data exchange
Maintain LMS procedures, documentation, and communications
Support students using Canvas and related tools, flagging recurring issues that need better resources or training
Hold a master's degree in instructional or educational technology, instructional design, education, or a related field, plus two years of LMS administration and two years of learning design experience
Earn $74,985 - $85,000 per year and report to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development
Coordinator of Instructional Technology Full Description
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 Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Coordinator of Instructional Technology Role Title | 12 month - Prof - Asst Prof Role Code | 01224-SW FLSA | Exempt Pay Band | 00 Position Number | 288FA138 Agency | Wytheville Community College Agency/Division | Wytheville Community College (Div) Work Location | Wythe - 197 Hiring Range | $74,985-$85,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category | 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time | Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | Work Schedule | Determined by needs of department. WCC is open from 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Sensitive Position | No Job Description | The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
The Instructional Technologist provides leadership and expertise in instructional technology, learning management system administration, and learning design to support effective, accessible, and high-quality teaching and learning across all instructional modalities. The position serves as the College’s primary functional administrator for Canvas, supports the implementation and effective use of instructional technologies, and collaborates with faculty, College departments, Information Technology, VCCS personnel, and technology vendors on instructional technology systems, integrations, and related technical matters.
Job Responsibilities Learning Management System Administration
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 Information Technology, VCCS personnel, and technology vendors on LMS integrations, authentication, security, system access, data exchange, and other technical matters. Learning Design
Consult with faculty on the 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, learning outcomes, and effective use of instructional technologies. Develop templates, resources, and other tools that support effective and consistent course design and delivery. Instructional Technology
Evaluate, recommend, and support the adoption and implementation of instructional technologies that enhance teaching and learning. Consult with faculty on the effective use of instructional technologies and provide related training, professional development, and resources. Monitor emerging instructional technologies and recommend tools, practices, and improvements to Academics. Support students using Canvas and related instructional technologies and identify recurring issues requiring improvements to resources, communication, training, or processes. Online Learning Quality and Accessibility
Promote quality, consistency, and accessibility in online and technology-enhanced instruction through established College and VCCS standards and practices. Support compliance with applicable digital accessibility requirements for online courses, instructional materials, and instructional technologies, in collaboration with appropriate College personnel. Collaborate with faculty on effective course organization, design, delivery, and digital accessibility. Support continuous improvement of online and technology-enhanced learning through review of practices, resources, technologies, and recurring needs. Other Duties Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
This position will report directly to the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development. 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 | · 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 or a comparable platform.· Minimum of two years of experience applying learning design principles to the design, development, or improvement of courses and instructional materials.· Experience supporting instructional technologies, including troubleshooting issues and communicating effectively 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, exercise professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities. Additional Considerations | · Two or more years of direct Canvas administration experience.· Experience with LMS integrations, student information systems, accessibility tools, or other instructional technologies.· Experience supporting instructional technology, learning design, online learning, or hybrid instruction in a community college or other higher education environment.· Experience providing faculty training or professional development. Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes Supervises Employees | No Required Travel | May be required to travel for training and to other WCC offsite locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | FAC_2090P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 10/09/2026 Job Close Date | 11/09/2026 Open Until Filled | Agency Website | www.wcc.vccs.edu Contact Name | Malinda Poole Eversole Email | [email protected] Phone Number | 276-223-4869 Special Instructions to Applicants | 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 Additional Information | Background Check Statement Disclaimer | 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. Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102001
Supplemental Questions
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* Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI)? Please attach your AHP Letter.
