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Course Director jobs are open across higher education, corporate training, healthcare, and e-learning, at every level from junior instructional coordinator to senior academic director, with specializations in curriculum design, professional development, and online learning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Program Description
Sponsored by Title III, the Teaching Professor in English and Writing Course Director is a 12-month position who reports to Academic Affairs within the School of Humanities, Communication & Art/Department of English.
Responsibilities:
- Supports student success by teaching 15-18 credits per year of first-year composition (English 110 and 120) using evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy
- 15 credits during academic year and 3 credits during winter or summer
- Responsibilities include providing up-to-date syllabi, communicating clear expectations, maintaining regular on-campus office hours, creating welcoming and inclusive classrooms that emphasize active participation and support first-generation learners
- Recruits, trains, and supervises student leaders serving as Supplemental Instructors for ENG 110 (ENG 120 if available)
- Collaborates with the Center for Specialized Academic Support Services
- Works with English faculty to develop custom course books for ENG 110
- Participates in learning communities and professional development to strengthen active-learning and inclusive teaching practices.
- Success metrics include course completion and pass rates in English 110/120 (with attention to Pell-eligible students), indicators of student engagement, course evaluations, and documented collaboration with academic support services to connect students to Supplemental Instruction.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in the subject area; doctorate or terminal degree preferred
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching.
- Familiarity with contemporary active-learning strategies.
- Strong student-centered teaching philosophy aligned with the University’s mission.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
Benefits
The allotted salary is $77,000
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Contribution in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Program Description
Sponsored by Title III, the Teaching Professor in English and Writing Course Director is a 12-month position who reports to Academic Affairs within the School of Humanities, Communication & Art/Department of English.
Responsibilities:
- Supports student success by teaching 15-18 credits per year of first-year composition (English 110 and 120) using evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy
- 15 credits during academic year and 3 credits during winter or summer
- Responsibilities include providing up-to-date syllabi, communicating clear expectations, maintaining regular on-campus office hours, creating welcoming and inclusive classrooms that emphasize active participation and support first-generation learners
- Recruits, trains, and supervises student leaders serving as Supplemental Instructors for ENG 110 (ENG 120 if available)
- Collaborates with the Center for Specialized Academic Support Services
- Works with English faculty to develop custom course books for ENG 110
- Participates in learning communities and professional development to strengthen active-learning and inclusive teaching practices.
- Success metrics include course completion and pass rates in English 110/120 (with attention to Pell-eligible students), indicators of student engagement, course evaluations, and documented collaboration with academic support services to connect students to Supplemental Instruction.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in the subject area; doctorate or terminal degree preferred
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching.
- Familiarity with contemporary active-learning strategies.
- Strong student-centered teaching philosophy aligned with the University’s mission.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.
Benefits
The allotted salary is $77,000
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Contribution in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in course director jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field
- Experience designing and managing full course curricula from development through delivery
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle
- Strong project management skills for coordinating faculty, timelines, and content updates
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design models
- Experience conducting assessments, analyzing learner data, and reporting on program effectiveness
Tips for Your Course Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to instructional outcomes
Course directors are hired on results, not tasks. Reframe every bullet around measurable outcomes: completion rates you improved, programs you built from scratch, or learner satisfaction scores you raised. Generic training descriptions get passed over fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists course director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your LMS and authoring tool fluency
Many postings screen for specific platforms before a human reviews the file. Name the learning management systems and authoring tools you have used in a dedicated skills section so automated screening doesn't filter you out before a recruiter reads your resume.
Show curriculum ownership, not just delivery
Employers distinguish candidates who designed a course end-to-end from those who facilitated someone else's content. Wherever possible, label projects as designed, developed, or owned rather than delivered or facilitated to signal the deeper involvement hiring managers want.
Prepare a portfolio of course artifacts before interviewing
Most course director panels ask for work samples. Bring a syllabus, a module map, or a sample assessment you built. Candidates who show artifacts in the first interview move faster through the process than those who promise to send something later.
Ask about governance and stakeholder approval in interviews
Course directors often stall in jobs because curriculum changes require more sign-off than expected. Ask directly how content updates get approved and who has final authority. It signals strategic thinking and helps you assess whether the role matches your working style.
Course Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most course directors?
The most active employers for course directors right now are University of Houston, Touro University, and Full Sail University, and the most openings are in Texas, Utah, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across higher education institutions, corporate training teams, and healthcare organizations.
How many course director jobs are remote?
About 0% of course director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in online program development and corporate e-learning roles. On-campus university positions and clinical education director roles in healthcare are most likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a course director?
Most course directors start as instructors, instructional designers, or training coordinators and move up by taking ownership of full programs rather than individual courses. Building a portfolio of curricula you designed end-to-end, earning a credential in instructional design or adult learning, and demonstrating measurable learner outcomes all accelerate the path to a director-level role.
Can you get hired as a course director with little experience?
Entry points exist, particularly in growing e-learning companies and nonprofit education organizations that hire candidates with strong instructional design portfolios over long tenure. Volunteer curriculum projects, freelance course builds, or a formal instructional design certificate can substitute for years of employment history when the work samples clearly show you can own a program.
What does the course director interview process look like?
Most course director processes run three to four stages: an initial screening call, a portfolio or work-sample review, a panel interview with academic or L&D leadership, and sometimes a presentation or teaching demonstration. Panels typically probe curriculum philosophy, stakeholder management, and how you handle content that needs revision mid-cycle.
Where can I find and apply to course director jobs?
You can find and apply to course director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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