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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Title
DISTANCE EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN COORDINATOR
Job Employer
College of the Siskiyous
Job Description
College of the Siskiyous
DISTANCE EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN COORDINATOR
FIRST REVIEW MAY 9th, 2023 – OPEN UNTIL FILLED
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $82,616 TO $111,411
FULL SALARY RANGE: $82,616 TO $151,187
244 DAY CONTRACT/FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK
Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.
The Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator would:
– Represent a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.
• Be able to fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together.
• Value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity.
• Be an equity-minded individual who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
1. Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
2. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility?
3. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human differenced;
4. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive? and
5. Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, this position contributes to student learning, success, and retention by providing professional development support and training for faculty in the use of technology and instructional design to enhance and improve teaching for both traditional and online modalities. The Distance Education and Instructional Design Coordinator will assist the College in its development and support of online education: by supporting instructional technology and cohesive services to support online instruction in coordination with existing student services? by supporting faculty and staff professional development? and by collaborating with faculty and staff in the design and implementation of the College’s distance education plan, policies, and procedures.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This professional development position has extensive contact with instructional faculty, Division Chairs Deans/Directors, and Information Technology staff. Performance of duties requires excellent organizational and communication skills, knowledge of instructional technology, course development, and pedagogy, and experience in teaching and training.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Pedagogical Training:
• Assist in the selection of appropriate teaching methodologies to support student learning outcomes
• Assist in the effective use of instructional technologies
• Assist in implementation of course design for effective student learning (assessment and assignment construction, course forums, etc.)
• Assist in faculty development of course design that promotes effective communication (i.e. initial contact, regular and effective contact, instructor feedback, documentation)
• Assist in converting face-to-face course content into active learning strategies
• Train and support faculty in using universal design and meeting 508 compliance regulations
• Coordinate and implement training of online faculty certification process.
Service to the College:
• Serve as Chair of the Distance Education Sub-Committee.
• Coordinate course shell reviews of all online courses and provide peer consultation (only if our CBA includes/supports this aspect)
• Work with faculty to expand online offerings and to add courses in new areas that are not currently represented in the online environment.
• Provide leadership and work in collaboration with various faculty committees to promote improvement of the distance education program.
• Work with Academic Senate in identifying the need for effective distance education standards and in identifying policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Working with the Flex Committee to provide regular in-service training for support staff in order to maintain services and enhance knowledge.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and institutes to stay current in innovations and best practices in distance education. Inform the campus community of appropriate findings.
• Contribute to the development of accreditation requirements of ACCJC and assist with drafting materials to be included in the self-study document incoordination with the Accreditation Liaison Officer and the Accreditation Steering Committee.
Technical and Regulatory Training and Support:
• Ability to serve as a point of contact with third-party DE technology system/service providers
• Demonstrate effective course design and structure to support student learning
• Provide training and support in a range of instructional technologies
• Conduct technical research to match faculty pedagogical needs with available technologies
• Assist in the selection of appropriate technologies to support effective delivery of content
• Develop and deliver training on regulatory compliance
• Develop and deliver training on Board Policies and Procedures, particularly: AP 4105 “ Distance Education.”
Knowledge Of:
• Knowledge of teaching and learning principles and practices
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability To:
• Ability to serve as a point of contact with third-party DE technology system/service providers
• Ability to learn new technology tools and desire to share this knowledge with others
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Minimum Qualifications
• Any Masters Degree
• Distance Education Certification
• Experience with Learning Management Systems
• Experience teaching in an online environment
• Experience with the use of technology in the delivery of content and instruction
• Successful faculty training experience
Desired Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Instructional Design/Technology or Educational Technology
• Experience with Canvas Learning Management Systems
• Community college teaching experience
• Course development experience
Other Details
Salary
The annual salary range for a 244 day contract is: $82,616—$151,187. Starting placement on the District salary schedule is based upon years of experience and number units completed beyond the Master’s degree. New academic employees may receive credit for no more than 5 years of job related experience.
Starting salary range is: $82,616– $111,411.
Faculty members with an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution receive an additional $2,000 annual stipend.
Benefits
The District offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and qualified dependents. In addition, the District provides vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. The employee participates in CalSTRS through District and employee.
Selection Process
After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited to the campus for an initial interview with the Search Committee. Videoconference interviews (in lieu of an in-person initial interview) will be offered. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will recommend finalists to the Superintendent/President for a final interview.
The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.
Conditions of Employment
Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements prior to appointment that include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprint processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States. A pre-employment physical examination is required for this position.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application or interview process must notify the Human Resources Office in advance.
College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry or political or organizational affiliation.
College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
How to Apply
Complete job description and application available online at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.
Salary/Benefits
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $82,616 TO $111,411
Vice Provost & Dean/Vice President for Online Learning – The Ohio State University
The Vice Provost & Dean/Vice President for Online Learning will create and implement a transformative vision for online education programming at The Ohio State. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the VP will provide oversight and strategic leadership for the growth and expansion of the University’s online and hybrid learning programs. The position directs online learning collaboratively across academic programs to provide students with holistic learning opportunities and equitable educational and career outcomes.
Please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/qeqa to learn more and apply.
All inquiries and nominations should be submitted to Julian Tunno at Tunno.3@osu.edu.
Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator
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Dean of Learning and Instruction
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Managing a team of approximately 7 full time, 2 part time and 20 seasonal employees, the Director will be an inspired and innovative leader, with a progressive vision for reaching diverse audiences. They will represent the organization’s Education programs to the public and media, and cultivate strategic partnerships within the community.
W offer a complete benefit package, including a 401k, health benefits, paid sick and vacation time.
Contact: Kathleen Frimel, HR/Business Office Assistant, Kathleen.frimel@exploration.
DEAN of CSU Pueblo
This position is responsible for overseeing support services for students to access and successfully complete their academic goals through the satellite campuses, CSU Pueblo Online, and other adult-learning endeavors. Creates and implements policies and systems that fulfill the mission of Extended Studies, which focuses primarily on adult students, but also supports the academic needs of all students. This position oversees faculty and staff, curricula, assessment outcomes and evaluation of student learning; coordinates degree and certificate programs with Academic Affairs and the Dean of Extended Studies; and schedules course rotations, faculty, and adjunct workloads.
To Apply, Visit: https://www.governmentjobs.
Associate Vice President for Marketing & Outreach in Digital Learning
Old Dominion University, Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with approximately 23,500 students located in the City of Norfolk within the Commonwealth’s coastal region of Hampton Roads, invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for Marketing and Outreach in the Office of Digital Learning.
Directly reporting to the Vice President for Digital Learning, the AVP will provide the strategic leadership of and day-to-day direction of Digital Learning’s marketing and outreach functions. As a member of the Vice President’s executive leadership team, the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Outreach will serve as a strategic thought partner for all Digital Learning entities, including constituents and leaders.
Old Dominion University maintains a global reputation as a forward-focused public doctoral research university. With the growth of ODU’s online programs and reputation, it is increasingly important for the university to express a single, compelling voice in everything we do. The Online division has over 5800 fully online students and 130 program offerings. Following the work of an Online Task Force that was convened and charged by President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., who became the University’s ninth president the summer of 2021, the University is seeking to maximize its messaging, streamline its processes, and elevate its brand and reputation in the online space.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and compassionate leader who will provide visionary leadership for all marketing, outreach, and lead acquisition activities of Digital Learning in alignment with and in support of the divisions and University’s mission, vision, and goals to grow online enrollment in Virginia, nationally, and internationally. The AVP will have significant knowledge of the creative process and working with vendors to support the division’s visual identity; digital marketing to influence enrollment management and collaboration with University branding and marketing efforts; knowledge of call center operations and CRM (Marketing Cloud/Salesforce/Student Success Hub); and partnership acquisition, assessment, development, and management to diverse partners worldwide (military, international, educational, and business to business).
The ideal candidate will have the following required professional qualifications: a master’s degree from an accredited institution and five years of senior administrative level leadership and experience in higher education.
How to Apply
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is assisting Old Dominion University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of five references. Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Greenwood/Asher and Associates. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:
Betty Turner Asher, Co-Founder, Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC.
and Vice President & Managing Partner, Kelly
E-mail: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com
Lois Stetson, Senior Executive Search Consultant
Greenwood/Asher and Associates, LLC.
E-mail: loisstetson@greenwoodsearch.
Web: greenwoodsearch.com/
For more information about Old Dominion University, please visit http://www.odu.edu.
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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For full job description and to apply please go to cu.edu/cu-careers.
Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence
Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas is looking to hire a Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence to provide visionary direction and rigorous oversight of the University’s efforts to achieve innovative, high-quality teaching and to design, develop, and maintain excellent courses and programs consistent with the University’s mission and priorities. Responsibilities include providing leadership and support for curricular and pedagogical development, emerging learning technologies, online education, and best practices in teaching and learning regardless of teaching modality (onsite, online, and hybrid). For more details and/or to apply go to https://ollusa.
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Job Title: Vice President, Distance Learning and Continuing Education
Department: Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief of Staff/Chief Education Officer
Contact: Colleen Murray, Senior Recruiter, Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), cmurray@acgme.org, (312) 755-7428
The following describes the various aspects of the designated job. Some or all of these aspects may be changed over time, with or without notice, at the sole discretion of the ACGME.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States (US) on a full-time basis. The ACGME will not provide employment sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B Visa or other US employment authorization).
JOB OVERVIEW
The Vice President, Distance Learning and Continuing Education provides leadership in developing strategies for the effective attainment of the ACGME’s goals for distance learning and Continuing Medical Education (CME). The Vice President, Distance Learning and Continuing Education is responsible for collaborating with internal and external ACGME stakeholders to effectively use distance technology and learning methodologies to meet the multiple educational needs of the graduate medical education (GME) community. This includes collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts to create, deliver, and evaluate a variety of web, video, and other media-based learning activities in the form of online and hybrid curricula, instructional media, and other educational resources. The Vice President is responsible for the development and implementation of education learning strategy, as well as the assessment of outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Promote the development and implementation of the strategy, policies, procedures, and standards of effective delivery of both distance education and CME.
• Oversee the operations of the Distance Learning and Continuing Education teams, including budget, finance, and vendor contracts; personnel and resource management; project intake/management processes; and the professional development of staff members. This includes delegating operations and project duties as needed to staff members in the Office of Distance Learning.
• Conduct educational/technology needs and gap assessments of GME stakeholders, including program directors, program coordinators, designated institutional officials, faculty members, residents, and fellows, to ascertain their needs and align findings with ACGME strategic priorities.
• Work with the Chief of Staff/Chief Education Officer and other department heads to conduct internal and external needs analyses to support the identification of trends and training needs to design learning solutions.
• Engage in strategic planning with Chief of Staff/Chief Education Officer and other ACGME Executive Leaders (e.g., Chief Information Officer, Chief Accreditation Officer) to align educational priorities with organization-wide initiatives.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate appropriate metrics in the form of Key Performance Indicators that align with learning event/product objectives and serve as measures of unit effectiveness.
• Research marketplace for new vendors and products that enhance organizational learning efforts; research markets for new and existing distance learning products.
• Identify and collaborate with SMEs to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate synchronous and asynchronous educational offerings produced by both the Distance Learning and Continuing Education teams.
• Develop tools for evaluation of effectiveness of online learning events and products that align with learning objectives.
• Oversee the development of educational programs for both the domestic and international GME communities.
• Incorporate adult learning, professional development, curriculum, and universal learning design expertise into the learning needs of the team’s operations.
• Oversee and manage various projects, timelines, and milestones, including needs assessment, curriculum development, media design, delivery, and evaluation of learning events and products.
• Serve as a consultant/resource for ACGME Leadership, departments, and units developing educational activities; help them adapt their education for distance and/or hybrid delivery.
• Provide support and professional development for internal department/unit staff members and external volunteer faculty members in effective distance facilitation, instructional design, and digital asset management skills.
• Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilities employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required
• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience leading a learning function in an educational or health care-related organization.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the developing, designing, and adapting instructor-led and online curricula and training programs, including video and audio (e.g., podcasts) distributed via live (e.g., Vimeo, Zoom, Notified) and on-demand platforms.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience developing content for and delivering education via a learning management system or other digital content distribution platform.
• Knowledge of best practices in continuing education development and administration.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and education theory sufficient to utilize as a basis for product design.
• At least five years’ experience developing and managing e-learning and multimedia content creation software programs through tools such as Articulate, Captivate, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creative and technical writing skills for creation of scripts, surveys, interactive learning objects, testing, and certification.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with diverse levels of professional staff members and to collaborate effectively as a member/leader of a team.
• Excellent oral communication and report writing skills.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, with demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as to function effectively as a member of a project team.
• Ability to meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
Preferred
• Doctorate degree in a relevant field of study.
• At least five years of leadership experience in a GME, educational, or health care setting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SETS, AND ABILITIES
• Strong attention to detail and expert follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, common sense, and dependability.
• Ability to process existing and new information and apply information to novel situations.
• Skilled in working under tight timelines and comfortable balancing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and demonstrated flexibility.
• Superior organizational and workflow management skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
• This position is based in a typical office environment with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
• Travel outside of the Chicago area totals approximately 10-15 percent.
• This position will require some weekend work.
• Most of the work performed is normally done in the ACGME office and/or home office with the typical physical demands of an office environment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ACGME employees are working remotely until further notice. The employee must be able to work efficiently and effectively remotely.
The ACGME is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. The ACGME welcomes differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.
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