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Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence (OTLE)

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Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence (OTLE)

Brief Position Overview

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.

The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid annual and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and Montana University System tuition waivers. https://www.msun.edu/hr/benefits.aspx

MSUN will only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the US and MSUN will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Position Number 7C0050

Department Extended University/Summer Session

Division Office of Extended University/Summer Session

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Annual

Salary $60,000

Contract Type MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

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 and 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 agreements 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 an office 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

Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Typical office environment with some work that may involve a variety of spaces and conditions.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2400026P

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

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2460

Diversity Statement

Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Coordinator Notice Policy Statement

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) commits to a learning and working environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (taken together, generally, “protected-class harm”). An inclusive environment is necessary for a healthy and productive University community.

Consistent with MSUN’s commitment, and with all applicable law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and will take appropriate action to prevent, resolve, and remediate the effects of protected-class harm.

The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy defines and prohibits protected-class misconduct, and the Discrimination Grievance Procedures set forth the University’s processes for addressing and resolving such reports. The Policy and Procedures apply to all University programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, athletics, instruction, grading, University housing, and University employment. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices prohibited by this Policy, for bringing or responding to a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX at the University and reports about all forms of protected-class discrimination and harassment should be made to the Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:

Human Resources /Title IX

Montana State University-Northern

PO Box 7751

Havre MT 59501

Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator

Location:

208 Cowan Hall

Tel: (406) 265.3568

E-mail: titleixcoordinator@msun.edu or hr@msun.edu

Please note that reports can be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the email address or listed telephone number (and leaving a private message).

Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with federal and state discrimination and harassment laws, including Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with the University’s Discrimination and Grievance Policy. Specifically, the Title IX Coordinator:

• Coordinates educational programs and trainings regarding discrimination and harassment prevention for students and employees;

• Responds to and seeks to resolve reports of discrimination and harassment following the Procedures;

• Provides information about and, if requested, assists with criminal reporting;

• Provides information about resources for obtaining advocacy, healthcare, and counseling services; and

• Coordinates supportive and protective measures for members of the MSUN community.

A full copy of the University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy and the accompanying Discrimination Grievance Procedures are available on the Human Resources and Title IX website. More information about reporting options, resources, and other information about sexual harassment, including sexual assault, is located at the Human Resources and Title IX website: https://www.msun.edu/hr/titleix/index.aspx

This notice is disseminated annually to students and employees at the Montana State University-Northern.

For further information regarding Title IX and non-discrimination, visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

915 Second Avenue, Room 3310

Seattle, WA 98174-1099

Telephone: (206) 607-1600

Facsimile: (206) 607-1601

Email: OCR .Seattle@ed.gov

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/know.html?src=ft

Montana State University -Northern makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU -Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-3568; http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

  Optional Documents

  Posting Specific Questions

  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Note to the applicant: In your cover letter, please address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the notice of vacancy for this job and how you meet each one.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here: http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf Copy and paste this address into your browser's address bar to access this form. You may email it to hr@msun.edu or fax it to (406) 265-3530. You may also drop it off in Cowan Hall room 208. Please type YES in the answer box below (found in online application) showing you understand this additional requirement. (Open Ended Question)

(Open Ended Question)

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