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Instructional Design Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's or advanced degree in instructional design, education technology, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency, not a temporary visa.
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The Instructional Designer will provide instructional design services and online technology support within the School of Nursing. The Instructional Designer will work in collaboration with faculty in the development and design of instructional content and course materials and advise on appropriate and effective methods of delivery. Additionally, they will help facilitate the integration of technology into the curriculum; train faculty and staff in instructional media, as well as provide technical and curricular support; and provide guidance and direction related to web-based instruction. The Instructional Designer is responsible for providing services that ensure strategic, operational or project goals established by faculty and senior leadership are met using project management skills. The Instructional Designer will work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment for complex issues, and refer unresolved issues to a higher level.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job duties include:
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Serve as an instructional designer and project liaison for course redesign and maintenance.
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Support faculty and students with courses using Canvas and other online technologies.
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Accessibility - utilize software so that School of Nursing courses are compliant with federal laws and university guidelines. Train faculty on techniques they can use to maintain accessible courses.
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Research and utilize new technologies for online courses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System and CidiLabs software
- Deep knowledge of the DOJ’s Title II Digital Accessibility Rule and how to remediate courses to meet digital accessibility standards.
- Familiarity with: Articulate software, video editing, H5P, Canva and other instructional software
- Knowledge of instructional design methods, universal design, and the creation of eLearning materials for various audiences
- Knowledge of educational principles
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- High level organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency in required programs
- Interpersonal and communication skills in both written and oral form
- Progressive experience in instructional technology
- Ability to identify options and develop solutions for unique or unprecedented situations
- Ability to coach, mentor, and train others
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Deep knowledge of Quality Matters – a Quality Matters Coordinator or a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
- Experience using AI tools ethically to assist in creating educationally relevant and meaningful content.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 17
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience starting at $65,000
FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
RESTRICTED POSITION: No
ORP ELIGIBLE: Yes
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid
UNIVERSITY JOB TITLE: 91022 - Open
BENEFITS: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Bruna Soria Galvarro
Contact Email: soriagalvaba@vcu.edu
LOCATION: 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
INTRODUCTION
The Instructional Designer will provide instructional design services and online technology support within the School of Nursing. The Instructional Designer will work in collaboration with faculty in the development and design of instructional content and course materials and advise on appropriate and effective methods of delivery. Additionally, they will help facilitate the integration of technology into the curriculum; train faculty and staff in instructional media, as well as provide technical and curricular support; and provide guidance and direction related to web-based instruction. The Instructional Designer is responsible for providing services that ensure strategic, operational or project goals established by faculty and senior leadership are met using project management skills. The Instructional Designer will work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment for complex issues, and refer unresolved issues to a higher level.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job duties include:
-
Serve as an instructional designer and project liaison for course redesign and maintenance.
-
Support faculty and students with courses using Canvas and other online technologies.
-
Accessibility - utilize software so that School of Nursing courses are compliant with federal laws and university guidelines. Train faculty on techniques they can use to maintain accessible courses.
-
Research and utilize new technologies for online courses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System and CidiLabs software
- Deep knowledge of the DOJ’s Title II Digital Accessibility Rule and how to remediate courses to meet digital accessibility standards.
- Familiarity with: Articulate software, video editing, H5P, Canva and other instructional software
- Knowledge of instructional design methods, universal design, and the creation of eLearning materials for various audiences
- Knowledge of educational principles
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- High level organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency in required programs
- Interpersonal and communication skills in both written and oral form
- Progressive experience in instructional technology
- Ability to identify options and develop solutions for unique or unprecedented situations
- Ability to coach, mentor, and train others
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Deep knowledge of Quality Matters – a Quality Matters Coordinator or a Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
- Experience using AI tools ethically to assist in creating educationally relevant and meaningful content.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 17
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience starting at $65,000
FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
RESTRICTED POSITION: No
ORP ELIGIBLE: Yes
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid
UNIVERSITY JOB TITLE: 91022 - Open
BENEFITS: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Bruna Soria Galvarro
Contact Email: soriagalvaba@vcu.edu
LOCATION: 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Instructional Design Specialist
Document your degree field precisely
Your transcript and credential evaluation must show a degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, or a closely related field. A general education degree with no specialization can trigger a PERM denial if the job description requires a specific discipline.
Target employers with dedicated L&D teams
Companies with internal learning and development departments file PERM more often than those outsourcing training work. Focus on corporate employers in healthcare, tech, and finance where instructional design is a standing headcount role, not a project-based hire.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Design Specialist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Seeing PERM filing patterns by company helps you prioritize outreach before applying, not after an offer falls through.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer will document it as a requirement, EB-2 is available without country-of-birth backlogs for most nationals. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles but carries longer waits for Indian and Chinese nationals.
Confirm the employer will run a PERM recruitment
PERM requires the employer to conduct supervised DOL recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has PERM experience and whether the role is budgeted for a multi-year sponsorship timeline before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up your title on OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you can verify the offered wage meets the legal floor, which directly affects whether your PERM filing passes.
Green Card Instructional Design Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Design Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Instructional Design Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 at the bachelor's degree level, and EB-2 when the employer documents a legitimate business necessity for a master's degree or higher. The job must involve applying a body of highly specialized knowledge in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development. USCIS reviews both the job description and your credentials to confirm the fit.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that must be renewed every three years. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your employer can file anytime after PERM is certified. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process typically takes two to four years for most nationals, longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to visa backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing supervised recruitment showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews whether the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Analyst review at DOL currently averages several months. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa when a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Instructional Design Specialist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Instructional Design Specialist roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Targeting employers with established PERM filing patterns in learning and development reduces the risk of an offer falling through after months of interviews because the company lacks the legal infrastructure or budget for sponsorship.
Can my employer start green card sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B for this role?
Yes. Many employers begin the PERM process while you hold H-1B visa status, and the two run in parallel. Filing early matters because your priority date, set when PERM is certified, determines your place in the visa queue. H-1B extensions beyond the standard six years are available once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, which protects your status while you wait.