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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Rowan Employee Benefits

Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website. Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here.

*Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

Instructional Designer (PSS2), Rowan Online

Apply now Job no: 500919
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

As part of the Online Learning Division within Rowan Online at Rowan University, a public institution and leader in online education in the state of NJ, the Instructional Designer plays a key role in development, revision, and continuous improvement of high-quality online programs. This position collaborates closely with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to design learner-centered, inclusive, and pedagogically sound digital learning experiences that reflect best practices in instructional design and align with institutional standards.

The role requires demonstrated proficiency in course design, digital curricular development, instructional technologies, project management, and faculty consultation. This position is ideal for a professional with 3–5 years of experience in instructional design or a related field who is ready to take greater ownership of projects and provide expert-level guidance to faculty.

Rowan Online offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and academic excellence. A hybrid work arrangement may be available depending on institutional policy.

Principal duties and responsibilities

  • Apply instructional design models and practices to create learner-centered, outcomes-based online courses.
  • Design authentic and aligned assessments, activities, and content that promote engagement and deep learning.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop digital learning experiences that reflect disciplinary practices.
  • Uses standardized instructional design tools and frameworks to maintain consistency and rigor across courses and programs.
  • Serve as design consultant to instructors, providing one-on-one support.
  • Translate complex instructional concepts into actionable recommendations for instructors with varied levels of teaching experience.
  • Model inclusive, student-centered teaching practices in all interactions with faculty.
  • Recommend and support the integration of educational technologies that align with course objectives and enhance interactivity.
  • Provide guidance on the effective use of digital learning technologies within the LMS and integrated platforms (e.g., Kaltura).
  • Ensure that technologies and content are implemented in a way that supports accessibility and student success.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by analyzing feedback and course data.
  • Provide high quality and professional customer service to instructors and students for the use of various synchronous and asynchronous instructional delivery technologies.
  • Use project management tools and practices to support a scalable, transparent workflow.
  • Maintain project documentation and assist with other various projects and initiatives within the University as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience designing or supporting online programs and courses in higher education.
  • Proficiency with a major LMS (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard), instructional design models, and digital learning tools.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Experience working independently to solve problems with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional training or certification in digital curricular design, instructional design, or artificial intelligence.
  • Experience with online education regulations, course quality frameworks, accessibility requirements, or universal design for learning (UDL).
  • Experience teaching higher education courses online.
  • Experience with media development, analytics assessment, adaptive learning tools, or competency-based education.

Salary: 

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 24 ($73,899.91 to $84,980.25), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. 

For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10). 

Benefits:

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/ 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.