Instructional Designer

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer will provide instructional design expertise, consultation, and guidance for the design and development of courses, modules, and whole curriculum activities for synchronous and asynchronous delivery, quality assurance processes, and online faculty development and support.

Full Time

General Public

Master's Degree in Instructional Design or a similar, related field

• Learning management systems, e-learning technologies, and digital pedagogy. Instructional design learning theories and instructional design models.
• Assessment and evaluation methodologies, online learning regulations, and accessibility Adult learning principles and pedagogical approaches.

• Needs assessment, task analysis, learning outcome development, and curriculum design.
• Project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, time management, organization, and adaptability.
• Possess a diverse range of skills ensuring the success of digital learning initiatives.

• Creative, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and coaching abilities.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resiliency to change.
• Empathy, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create engaging and effective digital content that aligns with the intended learning objectives.
• Ability to create effective and engaging learning experiences delivered seamlessly and efficiently.

• Prior working experience in instructional design and curriculum development preferably for online environments, advanced knowledge of educational technology, adult learning principles, facilitation, and learner-centered design is required.
• Some experience in instructional design theories and methods.
• Some experience in instructional design theories and methods.
• Some experience overseeing all aspects of the course development process is appropriately organized, coordinated, and executed.
• Some experience managing project timelines and communication with faculty and teams to align project goals and objectives.

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 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.

10/01/2025

Yes

10/13/2025

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.

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

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…