Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Director-Learning Technology

Position Status: Full Time

Classification Title: Administration-12 m

Work Location: Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary: 

The Director of Learning Technology will provide leadership over the use of instructional technology at Midland College. This position will serve as the primary administrator for Canvas, Midland College’s learning management system (LMS), providing training and support to faculty. Additionally, this position will develop and facilitate faculty training on the effective use of instructional technology, provide leadership over the development and delivery of online courses, and collaborate with instructional support departments to assist students with the use of the LMS.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the use of learning management systems
• Experience as a trainer, instructional designer, or professional educator in any industry
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a learning management system for an organization
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience teaching online
• Familiarity with online course quality guidelines, such as Quality Matters
• Experience creating curriculum and facilitating learning sessions

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary administrator for Canvas, Midland College’s learning management system (LMS)
• Oversee LMS support and ticketing system
• Develop and facilitate faculty training on how to best utilize the LMS, best practices for online course design, and general use of instructional technology
• Oversee the management of online course quality
• Collaborate with other instructional support departments to help students utilize the LMS
• Provide leadership over the administration of online courses
• Serve as point of contact for new and existing instructional technology subscriptions
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Use of manual dexterity
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• The ability to see details of objects that are at a close range and see differences between colors, shades, and brightness
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move from office to other locations on and off-campus
• College and general office setting
• Duties indoors and some outdoors
• Travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
• Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

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Max Salary

Pay Statement: Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: P01343S2016

Open Date: 03/17/2025

Position Available: Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts (if applicable.) Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days. 

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.