Job Board

The College of Professional Sciences at Xavier University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction and Program Director to lead and further develop its new fully online Master of Science in Instructional Design and Development and Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design and Development.

The Program Director will provide academic and administrative leadership for the programs, including curriculum oversight, program evaluation and assessment, course scheduling, faculty coordination, student recruitment, and strategic program growth. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping innovative graduate programs designed to prepare instructional design professionals for careers across higher education, corporate learning, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, and digital learning environments.

The Program Director is expected to have an on-campus physical presence, working directly with the Director of the School of Education and Dean of the College of Professional Sciences. As a faculty member, they will teach and mentor graduate students.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Teach a course load up to 18 credit hours (six 3-credit graduate courses) per year
• Support curriculum development and continuous program improvement
• Engage in student recruitment, application review, and admissions decisions
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including supervision of capstone projects
• Collaborate with faculty and university partners to support online learning initiatives
• Participate in departmental, college, and university meetings and serve on relevant committees
• Support program assessment and Ohio Department of Higher Education reporting requirements
• Build relationships with external partners and industry professionals to support experiential learning opportunities
• Opportunities available for summer teaching in addition to summer program director responsibilities

• Earned doctorate in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Learning Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment
• Minimum of two years of college- or university-level teaching experience
• Professional experience in instructional design, digital learning, or related fields
• Experience designing and teaching online and/or hybrid courses
• Demonstrated ability to design engaging and effective online learning experiences for adult learners using evidence-based instructional strategies
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative leadership skills

• Demonstrated experience in administrating and strategically developing online learning programs, including student recruitment, course scheduling, and program evaluation and assessment
• Expertise in one or more areas relevant to the program's curriculum:
  • Digital Accessibility (e.g., Universal Design for Learning)
  • Assessment and Program Evaluation
  • Emerging Technologies (e.g., AR, VR, AI, gamification)
  • Design Thinking and Project Management
  • User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design
  • Multimedia Design, including tools such as Articulate Rise 360, H5P, and Cidilabs
  • Game Design, Coding, and AI-Enhanced Learning
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Quality Matters or similar frameworks/certifications for online course quality assurance
• Experience in K–12 educational settings, including teaching, instructional technology leadership, curriculum integration, educational administration, or technology coordination
• Ability to align the program with educational and industry needs
• Experience advising, mentoring, and providing career coaching, including portfolio development, in the field of instructional design
• Active involvement in professional organizations related to the field
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence

Riverside Presbyterian Day School, an independent co-educational elementary school, seeks an Elementary STEAM Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in early childhood or elementary education and a passion for fostering creativity, inquiry, and student-centered learning.

This role emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM instruction while supporting students’ academic, ethical, social, and emotional development in alignment with the school’s mission and philosophy.

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate STEAM units
• Provide hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Collaborate with faculty on cross-curricular learning
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
• Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction
• Maintain organized classroom spaces and student work displays
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Track and document student progress
• Participate in school life, including meetings and supervision duties
• Engage in ongoing professional development

• Bachelor’s degree with teaching qualifications (or equivalent)
• Experience in STEAM and/or early childhood education preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and best practices
• Commitment to global and cultural competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to integrate technology into STEAM instruction
• Creative, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset
• Positive, empathetic, and supportive disposition

Faculty at RPDS actively participate in the full life of the school, including student supervision, committee work, parent communication, and school events. Teachers are supported through ongoing professional development opportunities both on-site and off-site.