Distance Learning and Education Director jobs in Michigan

Posting Number: 0000919
Reports to: Director of Instructional Design and Teaching Technology
Department: Academic Affairs
Classification: Exempt
Full or Part-time: Full Time

Job Summary:
Serves as an expert resource for faculty, various college committees, and others to provide guidance and coordination for highly effective distance education practices and strategies that support academic excellence and student success. Serves as a key member of the Instructional Design and Teaching Technology (IDTT) team and consultant to internal stakeholders.

Essential Functions:
1. Provides consulting and expert advice to faculty, departments, and others on all aspects of highly effective distance education practice, to include course development and enhancement, modality changes, new program development, student experience and engagement, and technology integration.2. Identifies, produces, and delivers appropriate professional development opportunities for faculty based on needs analysis and emerging research, in concert with college strategies and goals.3. Leads the collaborative development, delivery, and evaluation of the colleges primary distance education support programs, such as online teaching certification and course review process.4. Coordinates the development of distance education policy and procedure and the fulfillment of distance education accreditation, reporting, and compliance obligations.5. Collaborates with college stakeholders to address student readiness for online learning and other support initiatives to ensure the success of distance education students.6. Analyzes course and learning data to inform continuous improvement of distance education practices.7. Engages in professional development to maintain expert status in domains relevant to distance education and online learning.8. Models a research- and data-informed approach to professional development and consulting, maintaining a service orientation and effective working relationships with all stakeholders.9. Models and supports practices promoting inclusion, accessibility, and engagement in all areas of the educational experience and achievement of college institutional outcomes.10. Serves on college committees and contributes to college-wide initiatives and goals as assigned.
11. To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predicable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.

Other Duties:
1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:
Under the limited supervision of the Director of Instructional Design and Teaching Technology, the Distance Education Learning Designer works in collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure distance education programming, student experiences, and college strategies are highly effective and support academic excellence and student success.

Job Specifications:
Bachelors degree in education, technology, design, or related field. Two years full time relevant experience in distance education, to include course development, delivery of professional development for educators, working with subject matter experts, and related activities. Ability to analyze, communicate, and apply emerging research and best practices in aspects of distance education: learning design, pedagogy, technology, assessment, accessibility, and student experience.
Expertise and knowledge of distance education issues related to accreditation, compliance, and intellectual property. Ability to work independently and on a team as part of a complex organization. Excellent communication, organizational, and consulting skills. Experience using a learning management system and other appropriate learning technologies.
Preferred: Advanced degree and/or certifications in relevant fields. Four years full time relevant experience in distance education, to include course development, delivery of professional development for educators, working with subject matter experts, and related activities. Experience with various content authoring or multimedia development tools. Experience at a community college and understanding of its unique mission.

• Experience teaching in a distance education context strongly preferred.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!
Virtual Campus tour:
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SW Michigan information:
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Official transcripts required upon hire.

Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Open Date: 05/24/2023
Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/4541

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses -two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

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