What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence position at Montana State University Northern?
MSU-Northern’s Office of Teaching & Learning Excellence (OTLE) is dedicated to the support and advancement of evidence-based teaching and learning practices and the professional development of all members of the MSU-Northern teaching community. OTLE partners with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and sustain a culture that values and rewards teaching, respects and supports individual differences among learners, and creates learning environments in which diverse students and instructors can excel.
The Director of OTLE oversees faculty professional development programming and learning management system (LMS) administration to facilitate high-quality instruction across various course modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hyflex teaching. This position plans, develops, and coordinates programs to provide students with LMS support and to facilitate a productive faculty community of practice around instructional design, instructional technology, academic program and pedagogical assessment, and general career development. This position participates in the Montana University System eLearning advisory committee.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of OTLE oversees faculty professional development programming and learning management system (LMS) administration to facilitate high-quality instruction across various course modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hyflex teaching. This position plans, develops, and coordinates programs to provide students with LMS support and to facilitate a productive faculty community of practice around instructional design, instructional technology, academic program and pedagogical assessment, and general career development. This position participates in the Montana University System eLearning advisory committee.
- Oversee continuous strategic planning, implementation, and assessment for OTLE.
- Direct the design and development of initiatives to meet the needs of faculty at MSU-Northern in the areas of instructional design, instructional media and technology, learning outcomes assessment, new faculty onboarding, and general professional growth.
- Oversee and provide training to faculty on current research in the scholarship of teaching and learning across various instructional modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, hyflex).
- Maintain a working knowledge of current research in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).
- Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state, regional accreditation, university system, and college policies relating to online education.
- Oversee the development and implementation of faculty training for accessibility and ADA regulation compliance in online education.
- Oversee and ensure timely submission of assessment reports as required in the areas of online/distance education and faculty development outcomes; assess and report on the effectiveness of OTLE.
- Administer and coordinate subscriptions and agreement updates, accessibility, settings, documentation, and training related to the Learning Management System (Brightspace/Desire2Learn, Canvas) and related 3rd party services utilized by MSU-Northern.
- Collaborate with campus partners, including academic support services, to enhance support for teaching and learning initiatives and promote cross-campus collaboration.
- Provide effective leadership and supervision to OTLE staff.
- Manage the OTLE budget.
- Participate on institutional committees as requested.
- Support the mission and goals of the institution.
- Master’s degree in any area, with coursework or formal training in education, educational leadership, technology in education, curriculum development or similar
- Experience with face-to-face, online, and/or hyflex teaching and technology
- Doctoral degree in any area, with coursework or formal training in education, educational leadership, technology in education, curriculum development or similar
- Demonstrated work experience in higher education
- Demonstrated expertise in using technology to deliver material to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated program and curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment
- Experience implementing inclusive teaching practices
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Demonstrated managerial experience
- Communicate independently, proactively, and effectively with faculty, staff, and administration
- Assess needs and develop and implement relevant training initiatives
- Demonstrate comfort with content learning new technologies
- Use a strengths-oriented perspective to cultivate a community of practice
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment
Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 2600011P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established
No
Special Instructions Summary
In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications,
your professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications,
your professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A list of three professional references.
Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check
Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check
Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2611
EEOC Statement
Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568