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The Institute for Teaching and Learning at the University of Connecticut is seeking qualified applications to fill the position of Instructional Developer I.  The successful incumbent will work independently or with faculty and design teams to design and develop materials and academic courses grounded in sound educational theory and best practices in instructional design.  Incumbents in this position are expected to effectively integrate the best practices of instructional design and instructional technology through faculty development and the use of multimedia, software, programming, and state of the art technology.  The successful candidate's primary role will be to design and develop online courses.

For complete job description and qualifications, visit: http://tinyurl.com/6uwleqn

To Apply: Please use Husky Hire (http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/) to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references

This job posting is scheduled to close on 2/18/2012.   

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

The Director provides strategic planning and direction for the distance learning department in coordination with Information Technology and Services, Institutional Research and Planning, Student Services, Marketing and Communication, and other departments.  Responsibilities include the following:  leading, planning, developing the strategy for, guiding, and implementing the College’s distance learning offerings.  The Director identifies emerging trends and assists with mobilizing resources which facilitate the College’s growth in the number of on-line courses and degrees.  S/he advocates and oversees implementation of emerging technologies and of distance learning policies. The Director reports to the Chief Academic Officer and collaborates with the academic divisions and critical support areas, serving on Deans’ Council, a decision-making team.  In conjunction with the Faculty Development Coordinator, the Director plans and supports alternative learning formats, including oversight of full-time and adjunct faculty training and development.  A Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or Curriculum Development is required.   A closely related field such as a Master’s in Business Administration will also be considered. The successful candidate should have a minimum of three to five years experience in a role demonstrating leadership/management expertise involving problem solving and planning, preferably in a higher educational setting.  At least two years professional work experience with distance learning in a management or program leader role is preferable.  Experience with LMS technologies is strongly desired, and college-level teaching experience is a plus.  This candidate must be able to communicate complex information and work collaboratively across all levels of the College, including with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. 

Applications for Employment can be obtained at www.zanestate.edu under "Employment Opportunities.  

Zane State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title:    Jr. Open Source Web Developer with Windows Server Administration

Job Status:      Full-time, exempt (minimum of 40 hours/week)

Job Location:     This is a telecommuting position, until otherwise changed by Quality Matters™

Reports to:    Quality Matters Chief, Information Technology


Goals:    

•    To work as a member of the Quality Matters’ IT support and development team to implement multiple large-scale web projects – coordinating and participating in the programming, implementation, testing, and support of such web-based projects using the WAMP solution stack of software.

•    To complete many smaller to medium size programming responsibilities for existing projects.

•    To assist in the development and implementation of processes that support the goals of the Quality Matters Program Information Technology department – specifically, software release management and server maintenance.

•    To assist the Chief of Information Technology in defining and prioritizing server and system improvements based on customer impact and competing Quality Matters Program strategic objectives.
 
•    To make data-driven recommendations for value-based improvements based on industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

•    To program, develop, and produce data-driven web applications and websites using the latest technology solutions and software.

o    Provides ongoing PHP programming / MySQL database administration support for enterprise system development projects.

o    Debugging and problem solving across a wide variety of open source and mobile platforms.
o    Programs needed enhancements/bug fixes/customizations to enterprise Open Source applications including the QM (Drupal) website, Online Learning Management System (Moodle), and Document Management System (Alfresco).

o    Customization of a new design theme for the QM (Drupal) website.

•    Consults with the IT team and internal team managers to ensure the use of effective Internet-based technologies for enterprise business applications.

•    Actively monitors enterprise system resources against performance and security benchmarks according to industry best practices.

o    Recommends solutions as needed / appropriate to accomplish strategic IT and business objectives.

o    Monitors all QM system resources and troubleshoots escalated problem reports.

•    Performs quality control testing of open source application updates prior to production deployment.

o    Performs Learning Management System (Moodle) system administration / updates

o    Performs Content Management System (Drupal) system updates as required and performs QC testing of modules updated.

•    Plans, schedules and performs system updates as required for routine maintenance, planned deployments, and emergency fixes.

•    Develops and implements backup routines for all enterprise systems.

•    Performs quality control testing of ColdFusion system updates prior to production deployment.

•    Works with ColdFusion web developer on occasional system integration tasks.

•    Works as a member of the QM IT team providing backup internal and external customer support (as required).
•    Regular attendance (in person or virtual) at staff meetings expected.

•    Other Duties As Assigned



 
Skills / Qualities:

•    Windows Server 2008 Administration (Basic)
•    PHP5
•    MySQL5
•    Strong understanding of software development life-cycle and best practices
•    In-depth knowledge of hand-coded standards compliant HTML/XHTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript
•    Ability to work well individually and on a team, high concurrency (many projects) and fast paced environment required
•    Familiarity with open source CMS platforms (Drupal preferred)
•    Familiarity with Moodle and Alfresco highly desired
•    Strong time management skills, can meet deadlines consistently
•    Take direction well, but also able to make decisions and take initiative
•    Strong communication skills
•    Ability to work independently from a remote location
•    Up-to-date on the latest web technologies
•    Professional, dependable, solid work ethic, detail-oriented, dedication to quality
•    Self-motivated, enthusiastic with desire to continually learn new web technologies “on the job”
•    Strong problem solving skills and orientation

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline is preferred.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and salary requirements to Julie Henn, Chief, Information Technology - jhenn@qualitymatters.org by October 15, 2011.

Distance Education Coordinator (DE Coordinator)
Southern State Community College - Hillsboro, Ohio
 
Department: Academic Affairs
Location: Central Campus
Status: Full-Time
Projected Start Date: December 2010
 
Summary: Under direct supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Distance Education Coordinator is responsible for the development and operation of the College’s Distance Education programs. The Distance Education Coordinator works with faculty, staff, and administration to promote distance education, alternative distance learning delivery methods, assist with development of distance education courses, and assist with providing student and faculty support in the areas of instructional design and technology.
 
Duties / Supervision:
• Designs and develop training workshops and online training to faculty and staff in the use of instructional technologies and educational best practices, instructional resources, instructional technologies, and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning.
• Develop and support retention workshops and training for faculty, staff, students, and administration.
• Support instructional design for faculty teaching on-campus and distance learning courses including development of instructional strategies, course materials, assessment techniques, appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices.
• Assist faculty development activities in the design/production of learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia to support teaching and learning, and college information needs.
• Directs college activities to export and import distance learning education courses thru collaborative initiatives.
• Provide assistance to faculty in the selection of electronic delivery methods and effective uses of multimedia.
• Assists in resolution of learning management system issues as they relate to current Blackboard/Wimba or alternate systems utilized in synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Oversees compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations.
• Works with College community in scheduling Distance Learning courses.
• Develops and manages the Distance Education budget
• Develops and provides technical resources to support College outreach activities and distance education courses, such as online course management systems and/or dual enrollment activities.
• Initiates, evaluates, and recommends entrepreneurial opportunities related to the College mission and drafts contract proposals, grants, and monitors projects when necessary.
• Leadership role in the Quality Matters Ohio Consortium efforts and conducts workshops and collaborative peer review efforts to achieve QM recognized courses
• Support position to the Information Technology team.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies that provide integrated technological innovations into the course development process.
• Represent SSCC at local, state, or national distance education conferences and affiliated organizations within the distance learning communities.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Education, Skills, and Abilities:
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Instructional Design, Distance Education or related field and one to two years experience in Higher Education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective organizational planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and skill in the area of integrated software systems including Microsoft applications.
• Two years work experience to include instructional design, curriculum development, web development (including HTML coding, JAVA scripting, forms development, and multimedia production) and or post-secondary teaching.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain, demonstrate, facilitate, and model the essential functions of the job to ensure quality customer service throughout the distance education arena.
• Knowledge of andragogical and pedagogical techniques and learning methods.
• Possess the ability to think “outside the box” and to lead and manage change in a positive and inclusive manner and to work effectively with ethnic, cultural, and diverse student population.
• Willingness to achieve Quality Matters Master Reviewer certification.
Work Environment:
• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use.
 
Special Requirements:
• Ability to travel to meetings and conferences related to Distance Education.
• Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, if necessary.
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
 
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demand s required of personnel so classified.
 
Salary Range: $40,000-$47,500
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Relocation: Not Offered
Send Resume / Curriculum
Vitae and Cover Letter to: rsimpson@sscc.edu
Closing Date: Open until filled
Southern State Community College is an EEO employer

Must apply online at www.ccbcmdjobs.com

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Instructional Design and Training, the Instructional Designer works with all levels of faculty, program coordinators, department chairs and division deans to design, develop, maintain, assess and revise courseware utilizing state-of-the-art technology and effective pedagogy. Through collaboration with other team members, the incumbent designs engaging and effective instructional materials for use in on-line courses, blended
courses, tele-video courses and supplemental materials for traditional courses. Provides instruction on technology and
pedagogy to faculty and staff as needed. Also teaches instructional design courses to faculty.  

Requirements:

• Master's degree in instructional design and/or education-related field plus instructional design experience.
• Five years college-level teaching experience demonstrating use of educational technology.
• Facility with a wide range of educational technology applications.
• Experience with state of the art Learning Management Systems.
• Strong inter-personal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and accessibility to a car for travel between campuses.

Must apply online at www.ccbcmdjobs.com

  CCBC practices equal opportunity in education and employment and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the college community. EEO/AA

A 12-month faculty ranked postition in the Center for Distance Learning.  See details and application process at
http://www.reynolds.edu/jsr_hr/positions/Faculty/FA014%2073010.pdf.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, invites applicants for the position as an Instructional Designer (R97846: Research Assistant) in the Extended Programs' Office of Scholarly Technologies and Resources (STaR). The primary responsibility of this full-time position is to provide instructional design services to faculty using e-learning technologies.

Required skills include design experience with Blackboard learning management systems; demonstrated expertise in conducting instructional design workshops relevant to online and blended learning environments; expertise in standards-based web-design; and proven track record of being organized, self-directed, performing well in a team environment, and communicating with non-technical users.

Preferred skills include familiarity with Wimba, Respondus, Respondus LockDown Browser, Captivate, Camtasia, and audio-video media; and knowledge of the Quality Matters Rubric and evaluation processes.

Bachelor's degree required, master’s degree preferred, in instructional design, educational technology, or related fields.

Formal consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. To apply, submit the following documents electronically to Mark Burris, Director of STaR at mfburris@ualr.edu a letter of application referencing job #R97846, a resume, and three letters of reference. Candidates must be prepared to supply transcripts upon request.

UALR is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.