Assistant Dean for Faculty Development
Waubonsee Community College

Assistant Dean for Faculty Development

Sugar Grove Campus
Administrator

Hybrid Option: Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here - join us today!

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Dean of Learning Outcomes, Curriculum and Program Development. The primary function of this position is to provide full-time and adjunct faculty support and direction focused on teaching innovations and faculty development across all stages of their careers. The Assistant Dean facilitates faculty's professional development with a focus on innovative course delivery and pedagogies that enhance academic achievement, especially for underrepresented populations. Key areas include High-Impact Practices (HIPs) such as learning communities, Competency-Based Education (CBE), undergraduate research, emerging educational technologies, and aligning teaching practices with student learning outcomes to improve transfer success and job placement. Additional responsibilities include overseeing compliance and quality assurance for online and flexible learning courses, collaborating with instructional deans to ensure that faculty-student interaction, academic rigor, and accreditation requirements for online programs are consistent with in-person offerings. The Assistant Dean also provides oversight and management of the college's Learning Management System (LMS) and ensures all online materials are accessible.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and supervision to the Instructional Designer/Technologist, Senior Assessment Coordinator, and Senior Instructional Technology and Media Analyst.

Provide leadership for reviewing and implementing new instructional technologies and effective strategies for online, hybrid and other flexible learning modalities.

Assist in coordinating faculty training and professional development related to flexible delivery modalities.

Coordinate online pedagogy and technology projects targeted to improve the effectiveness of online instruction, engagement, retention, and success.

Implement effective strategies to determine professional development needs, changes in teaching and learning skills, and the impact of teaching and learning activities on student outcomes.

Follow national trends, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards to ensure compliance.

Work with appropriate faculty, staff, and administrators to develop guidelines, mentoring and additional supports, especially for new faculty.

Function as the college representative to the Illinois Community College Online consortium and serve on college committees and statewide organizations as appropriate.

Serve as the college liaison to the MSARA (Midwest State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) consortium for distance learning authorization.

Manage vendor relationships for instructional technologies and online learning (i.e.; Canvas, Kaltura, Quality Matters (QM), Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) etc.)

Collaborate with Waubonsee's Digital Services Coordinator in providing faculty development in the use of Open Educational Resources.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in related field required. Formal training in Educational/Instructional Technology and/or Instructional Design preferred.

Three years of experience in higher education, specifically in faculty development, instructional design, or curriculum development, with at least two years of experience in a college-level distance learning program required.

Two years supervisory or project management experience required.

An understanding of best practices in online teaching and learning design required.

Experience with conducting or leading assessment of student learning.

Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) required.

Experience with educational technology tools and platforms.

Experience with maintaining accessibility requirements, such as ADA Section 508, universal design strategies in online learning required.

Excellent communication, project management, conceptual, and analytical skills.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

Cover Letter-Yes

Resume-Yes

References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Minimum Starting Rate: $91,108
Compensation Type: Salaried
Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Hours: 40 hours/week
Testing: No
Targeted Hire Date: 12/2/2024
Special Instructions: Please attach all required items at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position.

EOE, including disability and veteran

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