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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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Associate Director of Online Educational Strategies (Internal Applicants Only)

Apply now Job no: 500983
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Rowan University, a public institution and statewide leader in online education, invites applications for the role of Associate Director of Online Educational Strategies. This key leadership position reports to the Associate Vice President of Online Learning within the Online Learning Department in the Rowan Online Division. The role is responsible for guiding instructional design strategies for online program offerings, promoting pedagogical excellence, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality student experience across online programs.

The Associate Director must have a student-first approach as they lead strategic initiatives to support online course and program development and collaborate closely with academic units, SMEs, and cross-functional partners. This role also oversees the standards, resources, and processes that shape Rowan’s online educational strategies—building a culture of innovation, quality, and inclusive learning. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of instructional design in higher education, and will work collaboratively with various teams to continually improve online learning. Goals for this position include on-time delivery of high quality online course curricular maps and instructional plans, successful management of subject matter experts (SMEs) assigned to develop course maps, and establishment of processes that ensure quality instructional design practices are integrated into all of Rowan’s online programs. 

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership:
    • Lead the adoption of modern online learning design models (e.g., UDL, backward design, experiential and active learning, gamification, AI-enhanced instruction).
    • Ensure alignment of course and program design with institutional quality standards and learning outcomes.
    • Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of best practices in instructional design.
    • Stay current with national trends in online learning and educational technology in an effort to bring innovation and competitiveness to Rowan Online’s operations.

  • Program and Course Planning:
    • Collaborate with Rowan Online leadership and academic stakeholders to guide instructional design within the program planning process.
    • Represent Rowan Online when collaborating with external stakeholders and leadership, including SMEs, Academic Program Coordinators, Deans, and other academic stakeholders.
    • Manage the online course proposal process, ensuring compliance and facilitating review and approval.
    • Align goals, objectives, and assessments across programs and courses in partnership with academic stakeholders.
    • Work with internal teams to uphold course and program quality and consistency.

  • Quality Assurance & Data-Informed Practice
    • Leverage course feedback, analytics, and design reviews to drive improvements and inform training.
    • Drive project success through the use of project management tools and management methodologies.
    • Support quality and consistency across online offerings through periodic evaluation and design review.

  • SME Development & Support:
    • Provide training and mentorship to Online Learning staff and leadership on program and course design best practices.
    • Serve as a consultative partner to academic coordinators and SMEs throughout the development process.
    • Contribute to the development of training resources for SMEs.

  • Documentation and Resource Management:
    • Maintain clear, accessible documentation related to Online Educational Strategies for diverse audiences.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in instructional design and online learning, including team leadership or project management responsibilities.
  • Proven experience in online program development and instructional design, with a strong understanding of learning theories and instructional design models.
  • Strong understanding of instructional design models, learning theories, and online teaching best practices.
  • Proven experience managing instructional design projects, from concept through to completion.
  • Experience with common educational technologies used for online courses in academic settings, including the Canvas Learning Management System (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated success leading or supporting complex course development initiatives in higher education.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Salary:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $97,000 to $123,000. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations. 

Benefits Summary:

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/  

Notes:

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 
  • Only completed, online applications submitted will be considered.
  • All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

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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.

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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.

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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.