Virginia's Community College System
Instructional Designer
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Richmond, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $30 - $35 per Hour
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
Canvas
Edtech.com's Summary
Virginia Community College System is hiring a part-time Instructional Designer. This role designs and assembles asynchronous online courses using Canvas for the BOOST Academy and other student services training, collaborating with subject matter experts and coordinators to create high-quality learning experiences.
Highlights
- Develop and design asynchronous online courses in Canvas for student services training.
- Use content provided by subject matter experts and the Professional Development Coordinator to build course materials.
- Experience required in course design using Canvas or similar learning management systems.
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn Cidi Labs for enhancing Canvas course design and formatting.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices for asynchronous instruction.
- Skills in creating accessible, user-friendly, and visually consistent online content.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills within diverse teams.
- Relevant coursework in Information Technology, instructional design, or adult learning principles preferred.
- Experience with usability testing and iterative course design processes is a plus.
- Part-time position, hourly pay range of $30 to $35, up to 29 hours per week, with telework options.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 Instructor I
Role Code | 29111-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 261W0107
Agency | VCCS-System Office
Division | System Office (Div)
Work Location | Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range | $30 - $35 hourly
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | 29 hours per week max. Total of 1500 hours per year between April 1 and March 31.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
The part-time Instructional Designer supports the development of an online Canvas course for the BOOST Academy and other student services focused training. This role focuses on designing and assembling a high-quality asynchronous learning experience using content developed by subject matter experts and the Professional Development Coordinator.
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 | Experience designing courses in Canvas or a similar learning management system. Familiarity with Cidi Labs (or the ability to learn it quickly) for enhancing Canvas design and formatting. Understanding of adult learning principles and best practices for asynchronous instruction. Demonstrated skill in creating accessible, user-friendly, and visually consistent online content. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse team. Coursework completed in Information Technology, instructional design and/or adult learning principles
Additional Considerations | Experience with usability testing or iterative course design processes. Background in educational technology, online learning, or professional development environments.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel as required.
Role Title | Trainer Instructor I
Role Code | 29111-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 03
Position Number | 261W0107
Agency | VCCS-System Office
Division | System Office (Div)
Work Location | Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range | $30 - $35 hourly
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | 29 hours per week max. Total of 1500 hours per year between April 1 and March 31.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia’s community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. When Virginia’s General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia’s ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state’s economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia’s Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.
The part-time Instructional Designer supports the development of an online Canvas course for the BOOST Academy and other student services focused training. This role focuses on designing and assembling a high-quality asynchronous learning experience using content developed by subject matter experts and the Professional Development Coordinator.
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 | Experience designing courses in Canvas or a similar learning management system. Familiarity with Cidi Labs (or the ability to learn it quickly) for enhancing Canvas design and formatting. Understanding of adult learning principles and best practices for asynchronous instruction. Demonstrated skill in creating accessible, user-friendly, and visually consistent online content. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse team. Coursework completed in Information Technology, instructional design and/or adult learning principles
Additional Considerations | Experience with usability testing or iterative course design processes. Background in educational technology, online learning, or professional development environments.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Travel as required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2918P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/15/2025
Job Close Date | 01/05/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | https://www.vccs.edu/
Contact Name | Patsy Rose
Email | prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number | 8048194938
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/91388
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 12/15/2025
Job Close Date | 01/05/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | https://www.vccs.edu/
Contact Name | Patsy Rose
Email | prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number | 8048194938
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/91388
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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