Instructional Design Coordinator Online Learning

Interested parties are requested to submit a cover letter; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references at the time of application.

This position will be posted until filled; however, review of applications will begin on 11/01/2026.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling .

Working Title

Working Title Instructional Design Coordinator for Online Learning

Position Number

Position Number FA038

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Full Time

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Sensitive Position Statement

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history Check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority

Campus Security Authority No

Campus Security Authority Statement

This position is NOT designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA ) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime.

Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel

Designated Personnel No

Designated Personnel Statement

A “designated position” means this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. This is NOT a “designated position.”

Statement of Economic Interest

Statement of Economic Interest Yes

Statement of Economic Interest Statement

This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

Restricted Position

Restricted Position No

Restricted Position Statement

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is NOT a restricted position.

The Instructional Design Coordinator for Online Learning will play an integral role in overseeing all aspects of designing, developing, and managing the build-out of an online course portfolio for the University. The key responsibilities of the Instructional Design Coordinator for Online Learning are centered on collaborating closely with faculty authors to ensure course development, delivery, and assessments enhance learning and support student success.

This involves supporting faculty with the development of online lesson content and assessments using knowledge of online pedagogy, interdisciplinary research, and evidence-based best practices.

Housed in the Center for Effective Teaching and reporting to the Vice Provost, the Coordinator will manage instructional quality across Christopher Newport’s online course offerings, including developing and implementing a comprehensive faculty development program for new and experienced instructors to strategically enhance their online teaching capabilities and improve student learning, while overseeing the application of best practices in online pedagogy and andragogy across all online programs.

The Coordinator will support faculty in course development and enhancement of online offerings for graduate programs, continuing education, and summer courses. The Coordinator will work with faculty and the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education to identify new course opportunities and enhance ongoing online…