[Jobs] iddl director

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

I. Position Information
Working Title
Director of the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning
Role Title

Posting Number
071233
Position Responsibilities
The Director of the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning  
reports to the Associate Provost for Distance Learning and Summer  
Sessions and serves as a member of the distance learning and summer  
sessions leadership team along with the director of Academic Summer  
Sessions, the director of Administration and Operations, and the  
Associate Provost.

The Director of the IDDL provides leadership and management to the  
Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning ensuring a holistic  
approach to eLearning through a collaborative cross-university  
approach. The IDDL is comprised of three units: Instructional Design,  
Development and Support; eLearning Systems Development and  
Integration; and Research and Assessment of Teaching and Learning in  
Electronic Environments. Each unit's manager reports directly to the  
Director.

The Director works with the University's colleges and academic  
departments to evaluate online and distance learning opportunities and  
is responsible for university-wide distance and distributed learning  
program planning; course development and delivery; eLearning systems  
development and integration with university systems; student and  
faculty support services; and course and program assessment. The  
Director ensures quality synchronous and asynchronous teaching and  
learning experiences and provides leadership in the development of new  
and scalable models of eLearning. The Director recommends distance and  
distributed learning policies; seeks resolution of eLearning barriers  
and issues; contributes toward the preparation of the IDDL budget and  
effectively manages it; and ensures a team-based and participatory  
work environment to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

As part of the distance learning and summer sessions leadership team,  
the Director contributes toward the strategic planning efforts for  
eLearning, ensuring that these efforts are congruent with the  
University's strategic plan. Similarly, the Director helps maintain  
the continuous planning and improvement process for distance learning  
at the university.

The Director serves on university committees and represents the  
university to internal and external audiences and at state, national,  
and international meetings.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have specific experience working in a distance  
learning environment; demonstrated higher education experience related  
to a wide diversity of faculty, staff, students and community members;  
possess outstanding leadership, management, and interpersonal skills;  
a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment;  
demonstrated experience managing a complex organization, including  
responsibility for staff and budgets; Candidates must be able to  
demonstrate a proven commitment to supporting and enhancing a  
culturally rich and diverse learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree is preferred. Experience working with faculty in the  
design, development, delivery and assessment of effective eLearning  
course is preferred. Teaching experience at the college/university  
level, including experience developing and teaching online or other  
technologically-mediated courses, is also preferred. At least five  
years experience managing a complex organization, including  
responsibility for staff and budgets
Education:
A masters degree
Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check
Employment Comments

How to Apply for this Job
For more information and to apply on-line, go to http://jobs.vt.edu,  
postings # Posting 071233. Complete the faculty application and attach  
a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references.

To be assured of full consideration, applications should be received  
by January 28, 2008. The position will remain open until filled.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity  
and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including  
women, minorities, and people with disabilities.
Employee Category
Administrative and Professional Faculty
Appointment Type
Regular
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Faculty Rank
Lecturer
Tenure Status (Faculty Only)
Non-Tenure Track
Academic Year or Calendar Year
Calendar Year
Percent Employment
Full Time
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Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with preparation  
and experience.
Department
Inst for Distance & Distributed Lrn
College / Sr. Management
Office of Provost
Job Location
On campus
Location, if not Blacksburg:

II. Search Plan
Job Posting Date
12-20-2007
Review Begin Date
01-28-2008
Job Close Date
(if applicable)

Restricted to university employees only?
No
jeremy hunsinger
Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research,  
School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu 
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