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Director of Online Learning
Bank of America Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Technology (CELTT)
Vacancy Number 300851
Position Type: Regular, full-time exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 04/10/18 Closes: 06/05/18
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
We removed this announcement from our current vacancies page in June 2018. The position was open until filled, and applications received by April 30 received priority consideration.
The Director provides leadership, vision, and management for online learning at the University of Baltimore. Under the general direction of the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, the Director leads the development of the University’s online strategy and online portfolio, including campus standards, policies, and procedures. We look forward to receiving your required electronic application with your cover letter and resume saved as one attachment and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy. In close partnership and collaboration with the Chief Information Officer, this position is responsible for the selection and maintenance of UB’s Learning Management System (LMS). Specifically, in addition to the online strategy and all related aspects, this position oversees and promotes effective policies and practice of all courses and support for faculty that use UB’s LMS. The Director actively engages faculty to broaden their pedagogical horizons by sharing best practices in teaching and learning; facilitating professional development; and supporting, coordinating, and implementing innovative approaches to development and delivery for hybrid, and online programs thereby enhancing and promoting the UB culture as it relates to educational excellence for online learning and works in collaboration with the Vice Provost to coordinate faculty development efforts across the institution.
- Strategic Planning for Online Learning: Leads University efforts to develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive online strategy for UB, including developing campus standards, policies, training, and procedures related to online learning. Meets regularly with the Deans, Program Directors and Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing to assess current offerings and future market needs. Convenes the Online Advisory Board on a regular basis and solicits input to guide policy and practice. Supports student driven programs and courses and revises plans for initiatives in online education; supports the revision of existing online curriculum as needed.
- Faculty and Student Support: Coordinates and provides faculty development opportunities including workshops, resources guides, certification training, conferences, summer academies, and other resources and events that emphasize current educational research and best practices in online learning. Evaluates instructional and curriculum design needs of instructional faculty, and defines, develops and/or implements systems to meet their needs. Responsible for accessibility compliance of online instructional materials with applicable USM guidelines. Supervises and assists in the creation of accessible materials for use within the LMS, portal and web pages. Develops marketing and delivering introductory and ongoing training to enhance teaching and learning. Provides technical support for students and faculty using the LMS and takes appropriate action to minimize ongoing user difficulty. At the direction of the Executive Director of the Center for Learning, Teaching and Technology (CELTT), aligns online faculty and student support with other institution wide faculty and student support efforts.
- Online and Instructional Technology: Promotes and facilitates best practices and appropriate use of the University’s instructional technology resources with online and hybrid programs. Researches instructional strategies that enhance teaching and learning and increase student success. Manages the LMS and 24/7 user support with third party. Serves as an advocate for the use of instructional technology and alternative teaching delivery methods. Provides direction in the evaluation and recommendation of equipment and instructional support software. In partnership with the Office of Technology Services (OTS), pilots and promotes the use of the University’s instructional technology resources. Serves as liaison with OTS to implement leading-edge technology software and services.
- Management: As a member of the Center for Learning Teaching, and Technology (CELTT), provides leadership and vision for online learning to deliver its strategic and operational objectives. Supervises staff and conducts performance appraisals. Manages operational budget. Serves as the liaison to the University System of Maryland on initiatives related to curriculum innovations and instructional technology.
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Technologies or related/appropriate field/discipline. Five years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership position related to higher education instructional technology and a minimum of three years of full-time experience, in a direct instructional role and teaching experience, at the higher education level.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Technologies or related/appropriate field/discipline. Three years developing and directing online programs, preferably in an urban, open-access institution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Direct evidence demonstrating knowledge of current best practices in instructional design, online learning, teaching with technology, innovative teaching approaches, and learning management systems (LMS), including: asynchronous and synchronous tools and services and their applications in educational settings; information and multimedia technology and services; various types of instructional courseware and instructional applications and services; and presentation and interactive technologies. Direct evidence of excellent supervisory and leadership skills as well as the ability to develop and implement a vision for online learning. Ability to design, promote and sustain activities that encourage faculty to collaborate closely to form a close professional and collaborative connection across University; work effectively with faculty, instructional staff and IT staff; use technology to support instruction; address and communicate technical issues in non-technical terms; develop and make presentations to diverse audiences; develop and manage budgets; demonstrated ability to teach; establish effective working relationships at all levels. Demonstrated ability to develop high-level plans in collaboration with key stakeholders and present strategic alternatives and guide others to best choices. Excellent oral, electronic and written communication skills and proven ability to train people on the use of instructional technology and effective classroom pedagogies.
May require travel and evening and/or weekend hours.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html to apply.
We need to receive your electronic application in our system by the vacancy closing date in order to consider you for the vacancy. Information follows about submitting the electronic application and attaching your cover letter and resume.
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The Candidate Gateway system serves as your connection to the University of Baltimore’s job application process. It is a free, safe and secure way for you to apply for the job you want, and it allows the Office of Human Resources to maintain accurate records. Your use of the system does not require you to surrender any of your rights to privacy or confidentiality during the application process. Only qualified members of UB’s Human Resources team and members of the relevant search committee can access your application information. The search committee will not have access to any information you provide to HR for affirmative action reporting purposes.
Please read and print the information below before you apply, and refer to it as you enter your application.
NAVIGATION
A - COVER LETTER AND RESUME ATTACHMENT AND UPLOAD
Before you apply:
• Save a single PDF or Word file with your cover letter, resume, and any additional information you would like to have considered.
When you apply:
•In Candidate Gateway: Click “Browse” to access the Word or PDF document you saved with all of your documents.
•Then, click “Upload” to attach it.
•Click “Continue” to continue the application process.
B - ENTER DATA ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Each page shows this display:
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above and below the required data for the four categories shown above.
Click “Save” to save the data you entered on that page. The message “You have successfully submitted your job application.” confirms only that you entered that page of information into the system. You must click “Next” to continue and complete the entire application process.
1. Current and Prior Employment/Work Experience:
•Enter employment information relevant to your position of interest.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•After you enter your work experience, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
2. Education/Education History and References:
•Use the dropdown to enter your highest education level. Entering this information is required.
•Then, only college and university information is required. Click the plus sign to the left of the “Postsecondary Education” link to enter that information.
•For country, enter USA or click the hourglass to select another country.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•Click the plus sign to the left of "References" to enter two professional references.
•After you enter your education information and references, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
3. How did you find out about us/how did you find out about the job?
•After you enter this information, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
4. Online Questionnaire/Application Questionnaire: Answer the questions requiring a yes or no response. After you answer them, click “Submit.” This leads you to the Submit Online Application page.
C – SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION
To apply for your selected job: When you reach the “Submit Online Application” page shown below, you must click “I agree to these terms” and then click the “Submit” button at the end of the screen. After you click “Submit,” then you will see this information at the top of your screen:
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Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Baltimore. HR will process your application documents for the search committee’s consideration.
Note: This screen will also show additional information about the selection process and Office of Human Resources contact information.
Questions/Help
If you have trouble viewing our job postings or applying for the vacancy, contact ubhrcareers@ubalt.edu for assistance.
TO APPLY:
External applicants: Review the vacancy announcement at http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html and click the external applicant link to apply.
Internal applicants (students taking classes at UB and current employees) with login and password for MyUB: use the internal applicant link, log into My UB, then click the “View or Apply for Job Positions” link on the left.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
- Never use the Internet Explorer “Back” and “Forward” arrows to navigate. You will lose the information you have submitted.
- To navigate between pages, use the “Next,” “Previous,” and “Return to Previous Page” buttons.
- Use the “Save” button to save your information so you can return to it later and complete your application. Using “Save” does not complete the process to apply for a job opening.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices.