Instructional Designer

Working Title:

Instructional Designer
Role Code: 29144-SW
Pay Band: 04
Position Number: 283W0945
Agency & Division: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Division: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College)

Work Location:

Henrico – 087
Hiring Range Salary: commensurate with experience; $25/hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No
EEO Category: E-Paraprofessional

Employment Type:

Part Time (≈20 hours per week)

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia, serving Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. We are committed to hiring a racially diverse, culturally competent staff that reflects our student demographics and to investing in faculty and staff development.

The part‑time Instructional Designer will bridge the gap between faculty needs and effective course design by offering targeted support in creating model courses that serve as high‑quality learning templates.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

• May be required to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Knowledge of Canvas or a similar LMS.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning theories for adult learners.
• Knowledge of instructional design theories and applications.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation.
• Skill in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, synchronous and asynchronous communication applications, multimedia authoring tools, and Web 2.0 tools.
• Demonstrated project‑management ability (concept, design, planning, implementation, and managing multiple tasks).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work within a diverse team in a fast‑paced, frequently changing environment.

This position is budgeted through 6/30/2026. The role is paid hourly; wage employees are limited to approximately 29 hours per week or 1,500 hours per year. The position is a non‑exempt part‑time role and does not offer state benefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly a Certificate of Disability) from 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 provide an AHP Letter.

Request an AHP Letter at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019 or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

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, education verification, credit checks (relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, see .

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA). VCCS provides reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interview, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.