Director, Office of Distance Education and Support
Company: University of California
Location: Macomb
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Director, Office of Distance Education and Support Category:
Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions Department: Distance
Education Support Locations: Macomb, IL Posted: Nov 24, 2020
Closes: Open Until Filled Type: FT - Continuous Position--ID:
126620 Share Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission , serves over 7,500 students at its
traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its
metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL. Compliance to state and
federal hiring standards is coordinated through WIU's Office of
Equal Opportunity & Access. Western Illinois University is an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong
commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly
interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of
people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women
and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination
policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's
membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age,
marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information,
veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal
law.
Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: Spring 2021 RESPONSIBILITIES:--Western Illinois
University seeks innovative and diverse candidates for the
inaugural position of Director for the Office of Distance Education
and Support (ODES). The director will work to coordinate activities
with the ODES team to provide strategic vision across alternative
format delivery, instruction, training and support. The director
will work collaboratively with WIU faculty, department
chairs/program directors, instructional designers, and staff in the
design, implementation, of online courses; setting direction and
managing the instructional design and development processes. The
director will work closely with the Office of Student Engagement
and the Office of Assessment, Accreditation and Strategic Planning
in the assessment of online learning educational and technological
needs and make recommendations about new technologies, software,
and applications that will enhance the online learning environment
for WIU students and faculty. The director will coordinate with
student services and enrollment management personnel to ensure
appropriate services are available for online students, including
responsibility for managing the delivery of student services to
online and distance education students. The director will
coordinate with the Chief Information Office (CIO), and/or
University Technology (uTech) on a regular basis regarding the
support of and evolution of distance learning technologies,
including but not limited to course management systems,
videoconferencing technologies, etc. Additionally, the director is
responsible for supervising and evaluating instructional designers
and online learning support staff to ensure delivery of the highest
quality online education. This position reports to the Provost.--
RANK & SALARY: Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western
Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including
domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit:
http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications: Master's degree from an appropriately
accredited college or university with significant experience in
online education, student services, adult learning or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working on distance
education
Experience with a commercial learning management system such as
Blackboard or Desire2Learn.--
Knowledge in Instructional design, e-learning, media development,
and training in multiple formats--
Strong interpersonal, presentation and other communication
skills
Proven ability to work with diverse faculty populations, preferably
in a variety of disciplines Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) or
more years of experience working on distance education
Experience teaching university-level courses online
Experience addressing intellectual property issues in an academic
setting.
Experience designing and implementing professional development
programming for faculty focused on student learning and
technology
Familiarity with the scholarship and practice of teaching and
learning
Familiarity with adult learning theories, learning styles and
learning outcomes assessment techniques For a degree to be
considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited
degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from
an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the
degree must be--"in hand" at the time of application.
Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT:--The mission of the office of Distance Education
and Support--is to provide the university community with
opportunities and resources for their professional and personal
enrichment. This office will acknowledge, recognize, and champion
faculty in all their roles. Specifically this office will:
Facilitate the development of outstanding faculty, staff, and
administrators who are enabled in their efforts/commitment to
providing superior instruction, conduct research, and service.
Facilitate the development of faculty and administrators who are
proactive in managing/responding to changing external and internal
circumstances, including university, state, national, and
international priorities.
Provide professional development opportunities to faculty, staff,
and administrators designed to enrich the educational experience of
the students of Western Illinois University. This includes
enhancements in areas such as technology, pedagogy, research, and
teaching.
Strengthen community at the University and encourage productive
collaborative relationships among all participants. The office of
Distance Education and Support is supported by two instructional
design and technology specialists and an office manager.-- THE
UNIVERSITY: Since 1902, Western Illinois University has provided
outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west
central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's
traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the
educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the
WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois,
is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
More than 66 undergraduate degree programs, nearly 40 graduate
programs and two doctoral programs prepare students for a
successful career after graduation. Outside the classroom at
Western, concerts, lectures, presentations, films, dance
performances and more are performed each year, along with numerous
major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, as well as
a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a
diverse and inclusive campus environment. The Multicultural Center
is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn
Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource
Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of
enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational
programming and advocacy. The University's athletics program, based
on the Macomb campus, sponsors 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate
men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA
Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri
Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the
Division I level through The Summit League. WIU-Macomb, IL (Student
Population: 6,432): A traditional, residential four-year campus
with offering a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate
programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is located
in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb (population
20,000). Amtrak provides twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago
(and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles
from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70
miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 1,192): The only public
university in the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select
undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in
education and a doctorate in environmental studies, at its
metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, IL.
Application Instructions:
APPLICATION: Complete applications include: 1) a letter of
application 2) current curriculum vita or resume 3) the names,
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current
professional references 4) a--separate statement regarding your
commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Please upload the
requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the
WIU Employment page at the following URL
http://www.wiu.edu/employment/ **Note** In order to upload
Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size. Screening will
begin on January 4, 2021. Western Illinois University endeavors to
provide a safe environment for its employees and students and
requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon
offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with
University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and
evaluation of information contained in the background
investigation. Questions regarding the search may be directed to:
Debbie Kepple-Mamros at dj-kepple-mamros@wiu.edu. For assistance
with the online application system contact the Human Resources--at
(309)298-1971--or via email at academicpersonnel@wiu.edu. 1
University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA Phone: (309) 298-1414
Text Telephone: (309) 298-4444
info@wiu.edu
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