Associate Dean of E-Learning and Instructional Technology

Job Goal

Provides leadership and support in the design and implementation of academic technology for online, hybrid, blended, enhanced and face-to-face courses. Oversees instruction and curriculum design in e-learning projects, training programs, annual conferences and support services for faculty and staff using technology to improve academic functions throughout the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are not exhaustive but illustrate the general duties required of the position. Management may require personnel to perform duties other than those contained in this document.

1. Directs the strategic planning and college-wide instructional technology and distance education initiatives through the E-Learning Committee.
2. Recommends, develops, and implements appropriate guidelines related to e-learning through the Manual for E-Learning at PHSC.
3. Manages the preparation of long-range plans and budgets needed to facilitate distance learning functions.
4. Oversees instruction and curriculum design in e-learning projects, training programs, and support services for faculty and staff using technology to improve academic functions throughout the institution.
5. Consults with faculty and staff to identify, research, analyze, and evaluate new instructional technologies for potential applications to enhance learning outcomes.
6. Supports faculty with the maintenance of their online courses and works collaboratively with the Academic Deans in online course development and implementation.
7. Serves as a mentor and resource in the design of technology-based instructional delivery systems such as interactive e-learning, multimedia, and instructional videos and materials.
8. Facilitates the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional technology systems and hardware.
9. Collaborates with all college stakeholders in identifying new markets in distance learning and other technology-related delivery systems, materials, and equipment; makes recommendations regarding the use and purchase of such resources; ensures the appropriate interfacing of technology with instructional delivery.
10. Directs the adaption of courses/curricula for alternative delivery systems; ensures that such courses/curricula comply with all college, state, and federal policies (i.e. accreditation requirements, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), copyright laws, etc.) relating to e-learning and distance education.
11. Facilitates the planning, coordination and implementation of special workshops and conferences in the use of instructional technologies for faculty and staff; arranges and schedules demonstrations and workshops by vendors that focus on new technologies.
12. Provides leadership to and oversight of the Office of E-Learning and Instructional Technology, including the supervision and evaluation of all E-Learning and Instructional Technology staff.
13. Serves as the College’s representative on the statewide distance learning council.
14. Serves on other committees as assigned.
15. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements are a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as an exhaustive list of specific duties and responsibilities. Management may direct employees to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Education Requirements/Qualifications

Master's degree from regionally accredited institution.

Degree must be in instructional or educational technology, curriculum and instruction, computer science or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in instructional design, computer-based training, course development and instruction with six (6) years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of current academic technologies; instructional technologies; authoring languages and systems; instructional design techniques and procedures.
• Strong background in curriculum development, multimedia production, distance learning technologies and web design.
• Higher education experience in distance learning or technology-enhanced courses, including blended and/or online courses.
• Demonstrated experience in management and supervision.
• Understanding and support of the teaching/learning processes and the needs of students and faculty.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in higher education.