Instructional Designer (PSS2), Rowan Online

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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 nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education.

Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

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.

Schedule

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

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,…