Instructional Designer (PSS2), Rowan Online

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Salary

AFT 24 (Step 1 $76,486.41 - Step 4 $87,954.56)

Work Environment

Join Rowan University, a growing and nationally recognized public research university where innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence are at the forefront. Rowan is ranked among the nation’s Top 100 public research universities and continues to expand its academic and research footprint, including nationally recognized online programs. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of Rowan’s Flexible Work Arrangement, providing the opportunity to balance focused remote work with intentional time on campus. The hybrid model is designed to support the work of an instructional designer by creating space for independent development and project work while maintaining regular in-person opportunities to collaborate with faculty, connect with colleagues, participate in university initiatives, and build strong working relationships. This balance allows instructional designers to remain closely connected to the academic community while benefiting from the flexibility of a modern hybrid work environment. It is an exciting opportunity to bring your instructional design expertise to a university that is actively growing, embracing innovation, and investing in the future of higher education.

What is the opportunity?

Rowan Online, in collaboration with the academic departments, is committed to expanding access, empowering students, and elevating the impact of high-quality online education. As an Instructional Designer, you will play a key role in shaping engaging, accessible, and effective online learning experiences in partnership with faculty and academic units. This role collaborates closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to design learner-centered, inclusive, and pedagogically sound learning experiences that reflect best practices in instructional design and align with institutional standards. If you are passionate about online learning, enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and are driven by continuous improvement and innovation, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing and evolving digital learning environment.

What is in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing online division of Rowan University. This role offers cross-functional collaboration, strong partnership with Subject Matter Experts, and the ability to help shape an engaging online educational experience. Eligible employees receive comprehensive NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits; generous accrued time off and paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement for employees, spouses, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro (undergraduate degrees only for spouses and dependents).

What will you be doing?

• Partner with Subject Matter Experts to design, develop, and enhance online courses using the Learning Management System and integrated technologies.
• Apply instructional design principles to create engaging, accessible, and outcomes-aligned online learning experiences.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for instructional technologies used in online course delivery.
• Deliver training, and resources to support faculty in effective online teaching and course design.
• Review and assess courses for quality, accessibility, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Manage and support small-scale instructional design projects, including timelines, documentation, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Research emerging trends and tools in instructional design and recommend improvements to digital learning practices.

What do we require from you?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.
• Experience supporting users in a higher education environment with online learning technologies.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and integrated instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to design and evaluate online courses using instructional design best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and supporting diverse users.
• Strong instructional design and course development expertise.
• Effective project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and consultative skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and quality a