[Jobs] miracost

[jeremy hunsinger]

FACULTY DIRECTOR, ONLINE EDUCATION
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011

POSITION AVAILABLE:
One full-time, tenure-track faculty position, beginning July 2011. Contract is for 212 days per year. Salary placement will be on the academic salary schedule, plus a 1.2045 time factor (reflecting the number of days beyond the standard 176-day faculty contract) and 1.04 responsibility factor (in recognition of responsibilities required of a director-level position). The standard work week is forty (40) hours, with thirty-five (35) hours scheduled for position-specific duties and five (5) hours of collegial governance and departmental activities. The person selected for this position may be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Information Services (AIS), the Faculty Director for Online Education will demonstrate leadership, innovation, and collaboration in working with administration, departments, faculty, staff and students to promote online learning and teaching; support the development of online courses; coordinate technical training and provide operational support to faculty teaching online, hybrid, and web-enhanced on-site classes; supervise technical classified support staff; and provide leadership for innovation in web-based teaching and learning.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(E = essential job functions)

1)	Provide leadership for coordinating efforts to implement and update the Online Education Plan approved through the college governance process. (E)

2)	Act as a liaison for online teaching and learning issues between the Academic Senate, the Office of Instruction, AIS and the general campus community. (E)

3)	Coordinate support and resources for faculty to promote Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance materials used in web-enhanced, hybrid, or online classes. (E)

4)	Coordinate online faculty technology training options, faculty support services, and use of the Teaching Innovation Center and technology-enhanced classrooms for faculty and staff development. (E)

5)	Advocate for online teaching and learning in the campus budget and planning process, based upon discipline program reviews, the Online Education Plan, and faculty, staff and administrator feedback. (E)

6)	Support departments and work with the Professional Growth & Evaluation (PG&E) committee in developing appropriate and effective tools for evaluating online faculty.

7)	Develop and maintain the distance education website. (E)

8)	Serve as a resource and advocate for online-related issues being discussed within Academic Senate and Governance committees.

9)	Encourage the development and implementation of tools, technologies, and services related to online education that empower faculty and enhance teaching and learning. (E)

10)	Apply for grants and seek out funding sources for innovations in online education.

11)	Maintain currency in online education, Distance Education and web-based culture at a scholarly and practitioner level. (E)

12)	Assist in making MiraCosta an active member of associations and organizations promoting innovation in distance education.

13)	Consult regularly with the campus community to determine current technological, resource, and support needs. (E)

14)	Responsible for organizing district online efforts relative to local, state and federal reports and plans.

15)	Provide analytics regarding student satisfaction, retention, and student learning for use by the campus community with emphasis on online teaching faculty and departments.

16)	Assist students in identifying available online courses, online certificates and degrees, and facilitating the sharing of information from faculty to students about online courses (e.g., via the Distance Education website and other resources).

17)	Monitor demand for and expansion of online course offerings as a basis for college planning. (E)

18)	Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the distance education program within the shared governance framework. (E)

19)	Develop mechanisms for supporting Course Management Systems, multimedia/streaming media capabilities and resources, and Web resources for online teaching and learning in response to changing needs. (E)

20)	Make recommendations to appropriate departments, administrative offices and college governance councils regarding how to best provide support for online education. (E)

21)	Propose and administer the budget for activities, services, and operations related to online learning and teaching. (E)

22)	In consultation with the dean, select, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel within AIS; establish priorities and assign work.

23)	Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Adherence to all District policies and procedures is expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

1a)	any Master’s degree; OR

1b)	a lifetime California Community College Credential in a discipline that requires a master's degree; OR

1c)	the equivalent (view the equivalency instructions and guidelines at http://www.miracosta.edu/equivalency.pdf); AND

2)	sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The college seeks candidates who have the following:

1)	Four years of recent and relevant experience developing and actively teaching online courses.

2)	Master’s degree in educational technology, or other master’s degree with emphasis in online learning, teaching and theory.

3)	Experience with a variety of course management systems and open web tools in the delivery of online teaching and learning.

4)	Demonstrated expertise in the theory and practice of Online Distance Learning pedagogy.

5)	Knowledge and experience in online course materials development based on best practices, research, and current adult learning theories in distance education.

6)	Strong technical aptitude and skills, ability to learn new technology quickly, and ability to stay abreast of current online education trends and technology.

7)	Knowledge about and practical experience with emerging trends in distance education – such as social networking, mobile devices, cloud computing, etc. 

8)	Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students who have different levels of technical expertise.

9)	Experience as a faculty member in shared governance activities pertaining to online education.

10)	Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

11)	Project management experience, preferably in a higher education setting, with a demonstrated ability to set goals, think critically, solve problems, and prioritize tasks and the workload in order to complete assignments in a timely manner.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Apply and submit application materials through MiraCosta College's online application system at https://jobs.miracosta.edu. Once you’re in the system, we strongly advise you to read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the information on “How to Apply” before starting the application process.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1)	Academic application.

2)	A letter to the "Selection Committee" addressing the following:

a)	your online teaching philosophy, your view of the role of faculty in online education, and your opinion of the role of educational technology in higher education;

b)	methods, theories, or technologies relevant to your educational leadership style;

c)	explanation of how your education and experience have prepared you to meet this job posting;

d)	other qualities you possess not evident in the resume/curriculum vitae; 

e)	a link to your professional and/or teaching website(s).

3)	A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.

4a)	Transcripts of all college coursework -- unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.

If your qualifying degree is in progress but will be conferred BEFORE the position begins in July 2011, you must also include a written statement from your advisor indicating the anticipated degree CONFERRAL date.

If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency.

4b)	If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your lifetime California Community College Credential in a discipline that requires a master's degree.

4c)	IF you do not meet the minimum degree qualifications directly or IF your qualifying degree will not be awarded before the position begins, you must submit an equivalency narrative and supporting documentation (view the instructions for equivalency requests at http://www.miracosta.edu/equivalency.pdf).

5)	Three recent letters of professional recommendation (letters need not be confidential) or an up-to-date placement file from your college/university. If you already have letters of recommendation in your possession, you may attach them yourself when attaching the other required documents in the online application system. If you would prefer, or if your letter writers would prefer to submit a confidential letter, you can enter their names and e-mail addresses in the online system, and the system will send an e-mail requesting them to submit a letter of recommendation via our online system. IMPORTANT: The system will NOT e-mail your letter writers until you have completely finished applying and get a confirmation number from the system. Therefore, if you use this option, it is recommended that you finish applying at least 7 days prior to the first screening date so that your letter writers have enough time to submit their letters.

Note: Do not submit materials other than those requested above (unless applying for equivalency) as the committee will not consider them. 

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources office at least five days prior to the application deadline. 

The search committee will review application materials two to four weeks following the closing date. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected will be notified by e-mail. For interviewees, the selection process will include a panel interview, as well as possible presentation and written exercise. Interviewees will cover expenses for their first trip to the campus.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT OF THE POSITION:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other responsibilities; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

working conditions OF THE POSITION:
Primarily works in an office environment.  Subject to frequent interruptions by individuals in person or by telephone; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. May work at any district location or authorized facility during day and/or evening hours with occasional evenings and/or weekends on an as-needed basis. Occasional local travel may be requested.

PHYSICAL EFFORT OF THE POSITION:
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; ability to work at computer, including repetitive use of computer keyboard, mouse or other control devices; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.

Offer of Employment:
An offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense, 2) tuberculosis clearance, 3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and 4) fingerprint clearance.

Salary policy and fringe benefits:
Upon initial employment, full-time faculty members are placed on the salary schedule based on education and years of experience (base starting salary ranges from $67,770 - $113,452 on the 2009-11 academic salary schedule). The maximum initial placement for experience is Step 10. Faculty members are encouraged to continue their professional development through additional study, qualifying them for advancement on the salary schedule.

For current salary schedule and information on salary placement, see our web pages at http://www.miracosta.edu/administrative/hr/downloads/academic_salary_schedule.pdf (Academic Salary Schedule for 2009-11) and http://www.miracosta.edu/officeofthepresident/board/downloads/Chapter%20V%20Policies.pdf
(Board of Trustees Policy No. V.C-01b – Credit for Experience).

MiraCosta offers a comprehensive package of benefits to all full-time members of the staff and their families. This package includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage. Faculty members are also covered under the California State Teachers' Retirement System.

About miracosta college:
MiraCosta College is one of California’s 110 public community colleges and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college offers an associate of arts degree in both academic and career fields as well as certificates in a variety of vocational and technical fields. The most popular transfer destinations for MiraCosta students are University of California San Diego, San Diego State University, and California State University San Marcos, all within driving distance of the main campus and its two other sites.

COLLEGE VISION:
MiraCosta College seeks to empower students to realize their unique potential. The college strengthens the intellectual, economic, social, and cultural life of the community through its innovative and diverse programs offered in an accessible, caring, and supportive environment. The college meets the challenges of growth and change while adhering to ethical business and responsible environmental principles.

COLLEGE MISSION:
MiraCosta College provides quality instruction and support services that allow students to pursue and achieve their educational goals. The college responds to the needs of its students and community by creating new programs, expanding existing programs, and implementing innovative approaches to teaching and learning that prepare students to be productive citizens in a diverse and dynamic world.

MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an educational environment which affirms and supports a diverse faculty and staff.

As per the Clery Act of 1998, the campus safety and security report can be found at http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/police/index.html

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MiraCosta College
Attn: Human Resources
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056

Questions? E-mail jobs at miracosta.edu or call (760) 795-6854.
jeremy hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech


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