About this role
Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.
Position Summary
The Director of Digital Learning provides strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of online and hybrid programs at Taylor University. This role ensures that online learning initiatives align with the institution’s mission, Christian values, and broader strategic goals. Reporting to the Executive Director of Digital and Extended Learning, this role emphasizes the practical implementation of online and hybrid education through effective instructional design processes, learning technologies, and scalable systems while maintaining high-quality standards and regulatory compliance. Serving as the central point of contact for online education, the Director fosters cross-departmental collaboration with Academic departments, Enrollment, Marketing, Student Services, IT and other key areas to streamline operations and optimize the student experience. The Director is responsible for faculty and staff development related to online teaching & learning, ensuring effective online teaching methodologies, integrating faith into learning, and providing professional training opportunities. They oversee online learning strategy and implementation of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other educational technologies, working closely with System Administrators to ensure accessibility and compliance. This position requires a strong commitment to Christian faith, as the Director affirms Taylor University’s Statement of Faith, practices the Life Together Covenant, and upholds the institution’s foundational documents. Through strategic vision, leadership, and collaboration, the Director of Online Learning plays a critical role in advancing Taylor University’s mission and expanding the impact of its online education programs.