Director for Distance Education – HigherEdJobs

Director for Distance EducationFull-Time, 12-month, Benefited Position Number:
00104882Position Location: VCSU On-CampusInternal/External

Position
DescriptionThe Director for Distance Education will collaborate with faculty to assure high quality and successful outcomes for
distance education at Valley City State University. Duties and responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborating with faculty
  to identify, develop, explore, and implement instructional strategies that support strong online teaching and learning
• Establishing
  quality standards for online courses and managing compliance
• Managing faculty professional development training related to quality
  online teaching and learning
• Remaining current on advancements in instructional design and best practices
• Managing
  distance education programs (i.e., Prison Education Program, distance programs on other campuses, etc.)
• Managing international
  programming (i.e., study abroad, student exchanges, recruiting international students, etc.)
• Working with Blackboard Analytics to
  guide decision-making for curriculum planning
• Representing VCSU at Distance Education Directors meetings, Blackboard User Group
  meetings, and other local, state, regional and national meetings 
• Participating in NC-SARA events, managing annual enrollment,
  and responding to related requests

Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree and five years of directly
related experience (may substitute directly related work experience or education for minimum qualification requirements);
experience teaching and/or performing administrative duties in an online or distance education environment; and experience utilizing best
practices in online and/or distance education when developing and/or evaluating courses are required.

Preferred
Qualifications A Master’s degree in instructional design, adult learning, educational leadership, or related field pertinent
to the position; five years of related work experience in higher education; experience with Blackboard LMS; demonstrated understanding of
best practices for teaching and learning in face to face, hybrid, and online formats; experience working with LMS analytics; experience
managing distance programs (i.e., PEP, international programs, remote programs); and demonstrated ability to develop and present effective
professional development training to both online and face-to-face audiences are preferred.

Compensation$68,000-$72,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

BenefitsVCSU
offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance plans with premiums fully paid for by the
university, TIAA retirement plan, life insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waivers, and
wellness incentives. Additional benefits available include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental
retirement plans. Click
here for more information.

Application InformationSubmit your application materials online, including a
cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. Preference given to applications
received on or before February 10, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Click here to apply.

Additional InformationFor more
information, or for accommodations contact: human.resources@vcsu.edu. For North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/. This position is subject to the North Dakota
Veteran’s Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or
certification from the applicant’s unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the
uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the
certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Visa sponsorship is
not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires.

Valley City State
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer