Dean of Digital Learning and Teaching Innovation

Dean of Digital Learning and Teaching Innovation

Delaware County Community College (The College) is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Dean of Digital Learning and Teaching Innovation.

The dean will report directly to the provost and will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Online Campus, Educational Technology, and the Virginia M. Carter Center for Excellence in Teaching (Carter Center). The Dean of Digital Learning and Teaching Innovation will work collaboratively with faculty, deans, governance committees, and the provost to establish the strategic vision, direction and goals for digital learning; the advancement of educational technology; and teaching innovation and faculty professional development. The dean will supervise the Director of Online Learning, educational technology specialists, instructional designers, and the work of the faculty Director of the Carter Center for Excellence in Teaching.

The dean, in collaboration with the faculty and the academic deans, will facilitate the development, implementation, and certification of online courses and programs; promote digital learning; and advance the development of the Online Campus. Working with other college deans and faculty, and the faculty Director of the Carter Center, the dean will lead the efforts to identify and promote the scholarship of teaching, learning and engagement; innovative instructional design; and the development of a robust infrastructure to support faculty professional development and the integration of technology into teaching and learning.

A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the following areas: instructional design; curriculum development; educational technology; or higher education with a concentration in instructional design, curriculum, or educational technology required (Doctoral degree preferred); or Master’s degree or higher in academic discipline or higher education leadership (Doctoral degree preferred) with five years’ experience in educational technology, online learning, or instructional design. Five years of experience in a management position, including budget management, preferably in a community college environment, or other relevant experience which would demonstrate the ability to lead the College’s Digital Learning and Teaching Innovation Division. Demonstrated experience in developing online programs and courses; experience in online instructional design and experience with teaching in an online environment; demonstrated leadership and academic project management; strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience with online education and enrollment growth strategies, as well as demonstrated knowledge of technological advancements and trends in distance education; and knowledge of student-centered learning theories.

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For best consideration, please submit application materials prior to February 1, 2019. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is assisting Delaware County Community College in this search. Initial screening of the applications and nominations will continue until an appointment is made. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination including contact information for the nominee. Application materials should include a letter addressing how your experiences match the position requirements, a curriculum vitae or resume and five references. Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:

Betty Asher, Partner

Ashley Hice, Senior Executive Search Consultant

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.

42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Phone: 850.650.2277/ Fax: 850-650-2272

       E-mail: bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com

 E-mail: ashleyhice@greenwoodsearch.com

For more information about Delaware County Community College, please visit:

www.dccc.edu

Delaware County Community College is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution conforming to all applicable legislation that prohibits discrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by state or federal laws in its educational programs, activities, admission or employment policies, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable statutes.