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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY

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Midland College

Location: Midland, Texas
Category: Other
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Job Title- ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY

Position Status- Full Time

Classification Title- Professional-12 m

Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary- The Associate Director of Learning Technology will provide leadership over the use of instructional technology at Midland College. As a key team member of the Teaching & Learning Center staff, this position will serve as the primary administrator for Canvas, Midland College’s learning management system (LMS), providing training and support to faculty. Additionally, this position will develop and facilitate faculty training on the effective use of instructional technology, provide leadership over the development and delivery of online courses, and collaborate with instructional support departments to assist students with using the LMS.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the use of learning management systems
Experience as a trainer, instructional designer, or professional educator in any industry

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing a learning management system for an organization
Experience working in higher education
Experience teaching online
Familiarity with online course quality guidelines, such as Quality Matters
Experience creating curriculum and facilitating learning sessions

Essential Functions

Serve as the primary administrator for Canvas, Midland College’s learning management system (LMS)
Oversee LMS support and ticketing system
Develop and facilitate faculty training on how to best utilize the LMS, best practices for online course design, and general use of instructional technology
Oversee the management of online course quality
Collaborate with other instructional support departments to help students utilize the LMS
Provide leadership over the administration of online courses
Serve as point of contact for new and existing instructional technology subscriptions
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Use of manual dexterity
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
The person in this position needs to occasionally move from office to other locations on and off-campus
College and general office setting
Duties indoors and some outdoors
Travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number- P01301S2016

Open Date- 10/16/2024

Position Available- Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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