Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Director of Instructional Design
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Online and Hybrid Learning
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Director of Instructional Design for Online and Hybrid Learning. Reporting to the Associate Vice President Online Programs, the Director will supervise the team of instructional designers and instructional technologists to ensure the production of courses are both aligned with programmatic outcomes and established design values for instructional programming. Among the key duties of this position are the following: In coordination with the needs and goals of Deans, chairpersons, and program directors, the Director manages the instructional design team to strategize and advise on the creation and/or use of digital resources and faculty development initiatives to support their educational goals. Conducts outreach to various departments and academic units to make our services known and to build collaborative relationships.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	101444.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	128401.000
Annual Maximum Salary	155358.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A minimum of a master’s degree. Six years of experience as an educator or instructional designer with at least three of the years’ experience with online program development.
Certifications/Licenses	First level (APPQMR) Quality Matters certified.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must demonstrate strong knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating online educational programs as well as models of online program development and delivery. Requires strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in the use of technology in the online learning environment. Requires a strong understanding of Canvas Learning Management System and emerging instructional technologies. Requires familiarity with online course quality standards and guidelines, as well as a deep understanding of universal design principles and accessibility issues in online education.
Preferred Qualifications	QM Peer Reviewer Certification (highly preferred). Prior teaching experience. Prior employment in an academic setting or experience working directly with higher education staff and/or faculty.
Equipment Utilized	Macbook Pro (both OSX and Virtual Windows operating system) Microsoft Office Suite Learning Management systems (Canvas, Moodle, Sakai, Blackboard) Video Hosting platforms such as Kaltura Web conferencing software such as BigBlueButton, Zoom, and Webex Respondus Lockdown Browser and Assessment manager Content creation software such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2490
Posting Open Date	09/12/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details	3 Rutgers Plaza

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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