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Director for Distance Education
Education
Education-Academic
Permanent
Full Time
5+
$68,000-$72,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.
Direct Employer
This position will collaborate with faculty to assure high quality and successful outcomes for distance education at Valley City State University.

Duties and responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with faculty to identify, develop, explore, and implement instructional strategies that support strong online teaching and learning
Establishing quality standards for online courses and managing compliance
Managing faculty professional development training related to quality online teaching and learning
Remaining current on advancements in instructional design and best practices
Managing distance education programs (i.e., Prison Education Program, distance programs on other campuses, etc.)
Managing international programming (i.e., study abroad, student exchanges, recruiting international students, etc.)
Working with Blackboard Analytics to guide decision-making for curriculum planning
Representing VCSU at Distance Education Directors meetings, Blackboard User Group meetings, and other local, state, regional and national meetings
Participating in NC-SARA events, managing annual enrollment, and responding to related requests

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and five years of directly related experience (may substitute directly related work experience or education for minimum qualification requirements); experience teaching and/or performing administrative duties in an online or distance education environment; and experience utilizing best practices in online and/or distance education when developing and/or evaluating courses are required.

Preferred Qualifications
A Master’s degree in instructional design, adult learning, educational leadership, or related field pertinent to the position; five years of related work experience in higher education; experience with Blackboard LMS; demonstrated understanding of best practices for teaching and learning in face to face, hybrid, and online formats; experience working with LMS analytics; experience managing distance programs (i.e., PEP, international programs, remote programs); and demonstrated ability to develop and present effective professional development training to both online and face-to-face audiences are preferred.

Compensation
$68,000-$72,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits
VCSU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance plans with premiums fully paid for by the university, TIAA retirement plan, life insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waivers, and wellness incentives. Additional benefits available include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Click Apply Now for all the details to be considered. Preference given to applications received on or before February 10, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Valley City
ND
58072
United States
ND: Fargo/Moorhead