Instructional Designer

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner .

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

The Instructional Designer will play a key role in advancing Roanoke College–Roanoke Valley’s Lifelong Learning initiatives by designing and developing high-quality, learner-centered instructional materials and experiences. This position collaborates closely with the Executive Director of Learning Innovation, faculty, and subject matter experts to identify learning needs, define objectives, and ensure content accuracy and effectiveness. The Instructional Designer will apply best practices in instructional design, adult learning theory, and emerging technologies to create engaging and accessible learning solutions that align with organizational goals. Additionally, the role involves setting project priorities, maintaining quality and brand standards, supervising student workers, and supporting digital learning efforts. The ideal candidate is innovative, detail-oriented, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic and evolving educational environment.

This is a hybrid position; remote vs on-site hours to be determined.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with Executive Director of Learning Innovation, subject matter experts, and faculty to identify learning needs, define objectives, and establish content accuracy and effectiveness.
• Implement instructional design strategies grounded in educational and industry standards that align with learner needs and organizational goals.
• Establish and uphold standards for quality, accessibility, and brand consistency.
• Alongside the Executive Director of Learning Innovation, maintain clear goals and priorities for instructional projects and initiatives.
• Supervise student workers, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Assist and/or collaborate with RC-RV Digital Learning Assistant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities :

• Bachelor's Degree in instructional design or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years Instructional Design, Content Development or similar experience.
• 5+ years Proficiency in ADDIE/SAM, adult learning theory.
• Experience In an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently and to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn and grow with a new and evolving college division.