Instructional Designer (PSS2), Rowan Online

Rowan-University; Glassboro (NJ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and retirement perks

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement for employee/spo

Job summary

Rowan Online in Glassboro, NJ, is seeking an Instructional Designer to shape engaging online experiences in partnership with faculty. You will design and develop courses, ensure accessibility, and collaborate with SMEs across disciplines.

The role emphasizes hybrid work, Canvas LMS proficiency, and ongoing professional growth within Rowan's expanding online education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in instructional design or related field.
• Experience supporting online learning in higher education.
• Proficiency with LMS like Canvas and integrated instructional technologies.
• Ability to design and evaluate online courses using best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance online courses with SMEs and cross-functional teams.
• Apply instructional design principles to create accessible, outcomes-oriented learning.
• Provide technical support for instructional technologies and LMS platforms.
• Deliver training and resources to faculty for effective online teaching and course design.
• Review courses for quality, accessibility, and compliance with standards.
• Manage small instructional design projects with clear timelines and documentation.
• Research trends and propose improvements to digital learning practices.

Skills

Project management

Instructional design

Communication

Collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Welcome to Rowan University’s Career Site

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 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.

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, 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 assurance practices in online learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and user support.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Welcomes continuous learning, innovation, and improvement in digital education practices.

Want to join?

If you are passionate about supporting faculty, designing impactful online learning experiences, and advancing digital education, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Rowan Online.

Salary & Benefits:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 24, (Step 1 $76,486.41 - Step 4 $87,954.56) 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).

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:

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 on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Rowan University is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Rowan University prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Rowan University. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Advertised: Aug 17 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 31 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Join Rowan Online as an Instructional Designer and help shape high-impact, engaging online learning experiences in a fast-growing digital education environment. This hybrid role in Glassboro, NJ offers a competitive salary ($76K–$87K), flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to collaborate with faculty while leveraging cutting‑edge instructional technology and LMS platforms like Canvas. Make a measurable impact on student success while advancing your career with strong benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a mission‑driven team focused on innovation in online education.

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‑Discrimination 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,[e-mail], 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Pursuant toTitle 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, [e-mail] , 856-256-5440.

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 certainoff‑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 [phone] or email: [e-mail] .