Director of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology

Ohio State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

11 holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University’s College of Pharmacy seeks a strategic leader to establish and guide the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology, directing instructional design, educational technology, course operations, and accessibility services.

The Director will partner with faculty and college leadership to align priorities, allocate resources, and advance teaching excellence across all modalities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in instructional design, learning technologies, educational leadership, higher education administration, curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting teaching and learning in higher education or a similarly complex educational environment.
• Experience in leading instructional design, educational technology, faculty support, online learning, or academic support initiatives.
• Supervising professional staff and managing complex projects and service portfolios.
• Collaborating with faculty, academic leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the new Office of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology.
• Leads college efforts related to educational technology, in-person and online learning, digital accessibility, AI-related instructional initiatives, and course quality.
• Establishes the office's vision, priorities, service portfolio, and annual work plan in alignment with college goals.
• Supervises and develops professional staff across learning design, educational coordination, and accessibility functions.
• Manages project prioritization, resource allocation, and workload distribution.
• Partners with academic leadership, faculty, IT, Ohio State Online, and university support offices to advance instructional quality and innovation.
• Monitors and assesses office performance, communicate outcomes, and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Instructional design leadership

Educational technology

Faculty support

Online learning

Education

Master's degree in instructional design or related field

Doctoral degree (EdD/PhD) preferred

Job description

Director of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology

Department: Pharmacy | Education and Innovation

The Director of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology provides leadership for the College of Pharmacy's instructional support enterprise, ensuring that faculty and academic programs receive coordinated, high-quality support across all teaching modalities and educational programs. The Director oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for instructional design, educational technology, course operations, and accessibility services. In partnership with faculty, program directors, and college leadership, the Director establishes strategic priorities, allocates resources, and advances initiatives that strengthen teaching effectiveness, learning experiences, and educational innovation.

Core Duties

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the new Office of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Technology.
• Leads college efforts related to educational technology, in-person and online learning, digital accessibility, AI-related instructional initiatives, and course quality.
• Establishes the office's vision, priorities, service portfolio, and annual work plan in alignment with college goals.
• Supervises and develops professional staff across learning design, educational coordination, and accessibility functions.
• Manages project prioritization, resource allocation, and workload distribution.
• Partners with academic leadership, faculty, IT, Ohio State Online, and university support offices to advance instructional quality and innovation.
• Monitors and assesses office performance, communicate outcomes, and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in instructional design, learning technologies, educational leadership, higher education administration, curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting teaching and learning in higher education or a similarly complex educational environment.
• Experience in: Leading instructional design, educational technology, faculty support, online learning, or academic support initiatives.
• Supervising professional staff and managing complex projects and service portfolios.
• Collaborating with faculty, academic leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (EdD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field or a master's degree with at least 12 years of experience supporting teaching and learning in higher education or a similarly complex educational environment.
• Experience in: Directing an instructional design, educational technology, faculty development, or academic support unit.
• Supporting health sciences, professional, clinical, or other specialized academic programs.
• Developing service metrics, operational dashboards, and continuous improvement processes.

Additional Information

The pay range for this job profile is $111,000 - $145,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

The College of Pharmacy believes in a healthy work/life balance, therefore, the work arrangement for this position is hybrid (i.e., remote and in-office), subject to change based upon the needs of the organization and as determined by College Leadership.

FUNCTION: Education SUBFUNCTION: Instructional Design CAREER BAND: Managerial CAREER LEVEL: M3 Location: Parks Hall (0273) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost. Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays. State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you'll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you're part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America's leading academic health centers.