Job Details

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Instructional Design Technology. The successful candidate will join the department of Professional & Secondary Education who will be committed to excellence and innovation in instructional design and learning technology across undergraduate and graduate programs, serving additionally as the graduate coordinator for the program.

 The successful candidate will teach and continually enhance courses in instructional design, and technology integration with digital pedagogy across face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities. Additionally, its essential to maintain an active record of teaching, scholarship, and service all while fostering professional partnerships that strengthen and advance the instructional technology learning community. 

Responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, guiding research in technology-enhanced learning, and preparing undergraduate candidates for technology-rich K–12 teaching environments. 

Qualifications:  

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, or closely related field.
  
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development at the graduate level for LMS-delivered courses and distance education.
  
• A strong foundation in instructional design principles, technology integration, quantitative and qualitative research grounded in learning theory.
  
• Practice-based proficiency in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into teaching and learning, including designing, implementing, and revising LMS-based coursework, projects, and assessments that require students to use AI to analyze problems, generate solutions, and reflect on their learning.
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and integrate assistive technologies in the design of coursework and projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting pre-service educator preparation and K-12 curriculum integration.
  
• Experience supporting graduate student preparation in Instructional Design technology
  
• Familiarity with state-level certification requirements (e.g., Instructional Technology Specialist in Pennsylvania).
• Background in cross-context technology leadership roles (K-12, higher education, corporate/medical training).

What We Offer:

• Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
• Family Tuition waivers: Every full-time employee will receive a full tuition waiver for all ESU courses for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children. Every full-time employee will receive 50% tuition waiver at all PASSHE universities for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
• Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code: 
  • Accountable for One's Actions 
  • Positive, Honest, and Loyal 
  • Committed to Self-Growth 
  • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good 
  • Respectful of the Environment and Community 
  • Dedicated to Empowering Others

Special Instructions to Applicant: 

Applicants must apply through the ESU Job Portal and are required to attach the following to the online application:  a letter of application, cover letter expressing interest in the role, professional references, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy including how students will be involved in your research, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before the appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Upload all documents to the online application. Final selection will be based on a review of the candidate’s vita and a successful interview (If conducted by the search committee). Only confidential reference letters are accepted at askhr@esu.edu. All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the time of employment.

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm