Director for Distance Education
Full-Time, 12-month, Benefited
Position Number: 00104882
Position Location: VCSU On-Campus
Internal/External
Position Description
The Director for Distance Education 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 here for more information.
Application Information
Submit your application materials online, including a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. Preference given to applications received on or before February 10, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Click here to apply.
Additional Information
For more information, or for accommodations contact: human.resources@vcsu.edu. For North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran’s Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant’s unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires.
Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
