Job Title
Instructional Designer
Department
DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
Position Number
FP114A, FP115A
Job Summary
The Instructional Designer provides comprehensive instructional design expertise, consultation, and development support for online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments. This role advances student-centered, accessible, and innovative teaching and learning practices by applying instructional design principles, learning theories, evidence-based pedagogy, and emerging academic technologies. The position collaborates with faculty and academic units to design, develop, and evaluate high-quality courses that align with institutional standards and support student success, engagement, and achievement.
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Instructional Design or a similar, related field.
- Considerable knowledge of learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and educational technologies used in course development.
- Advanced knowledge of instructional design principles and models, learning theories, and online, and in-person pedagogy, including their practical application in course development.
- Considerable knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG) and their application in learning environments.
- Working knowledge of project management principles, tools, and practices in course development environments.
- Working knowledge of quality assurance standards and frameworks used in course evaluation.
- Advanced skills in designing aligned course content, including learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments.
- Proficient skills in managing course timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication across multiple projects.
- Proficient skills in analyzing course needs and recommending instructional solutions.
- Advanced skills in facilitating collaboration with faculty and cross-functional teams.
- Proficient skills in integrating instructional technologies and innovative tools into course design.
- Demonstrated ability to identify course design issues and recommend effective solutions to support course development.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing timelines, priorities, and project needs while maintaining progress.
- Demonstrated ability to engage faculty using active listening and responsive communication.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple courses and maintain progress across competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate updates, feedback, and next steps to support alignment and project completion.
- Demonstrated ability to apply instructional design theory to practice in real-world course development contexts.
- Considerable experience in instructional design, in all learning modalities.
- Working experience designing and developing online courses from planning through implementation.
- Working experience collaborating with faculty and subject matter experts to support course development.
- Working experience managing course timelines, communication, and deliverables across multiple projects.
- Considerable experience applying instructional design principles and models, and learning theories in practice.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple course development projects simultaneously while maintaining progress and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to apply instructional design principles to real-world course development and recommend effective solutions.
Conditions of Employment
This is a hybrid position in Norfolk, VA working a traditional work-week. The position requires three days on campus each week with two remote work days. The hybrid status is subject to change based on the needs of the institution.
The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations. Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed. Therefore, all Digital Transformation & Technology employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures.
Application Review Date
06/23/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Do you have five years of experience working in an Instructional Design role? If so please complete the application, include a resume and cover letter, and share a work sample that demonstrates your use of instructional design skills and strategies.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
