Montana State University North
Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence
Montana State University North, Havre, Montana, United States, 59501
Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence
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DO NOT include your protected private information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. This does not apply to the Authorization Form for Background Check.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
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.
A resume or curriculum vitae.
A list of three professional references.
In the online application in the
Background Check
field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Complete an Authorization Form for Background Check
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
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
Position Information
NBAPOSN Title
Working Title
Working Title Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence
Brief Position Overview
Position Number
Position Number OTLE POSN
Department
Department Extended University/Summer Session
Division
Division Provost/Academic Affairs Division
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible
Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation
Compensation Annual
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.
Contract Type
Contract Type MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Recruitment Type Open
General Statement 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
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.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
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
Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communication
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
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
Demonstrated experience in budgeting
The Successful Candidate Will
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
Special Requirements Physical Demands
Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Announcement Number
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2600011P
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established
No
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
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Apply for this Job
link/button.
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
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Special Instructions In this application, and the required cover letter and list of references,
DO NOT include your protected private information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. This does not apply to the Authorization Form for Background Check.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
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.
A resume or curriculum vitae.
A list of three professional references.
In the online application in the
Background Check
field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Complete an Authorization Form for Background Check
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
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
Position Information
NBAPOSN Title
Working Title
Working Title Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence
Brief Position Overview
Position Number
Position Number OTLE POSN
Department
Department Extended University/Summer Session
Division
Division Provost/Academic Affairs Division
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible
Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation
Compensation Annual
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.
Contract Type
Contract Type MUS
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Recruitment Type Open
General Statement 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
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.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
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
Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communication
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
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
Demonstrated experience in budgeting
The Successful Candidate Will
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
Special Requirements Physical Demands
Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Announcement Number
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2600011P
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established
No
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
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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