Director of Distance Education
Purpose
Purpose:
Directs design, production, and administration of distance learning course-ware at
UT Arlington for delivery through UT Arlington and University of Texas Online
Consortium. Works closely with on campus and external relationships to promote
growth and recognition with distance education at UT Arlington.
Essential Functions
Function 1:
Directs creation of course-ware including oversight of: instructional design, graphic
and media production, programming, testing, and quality control.
30 % Time
Function 2:
Co-directs budget with Assistant Vice President, having signature authority.
20 % Time
Function 3:
Liaisons with academic and administrative units on campus to define and provide
adequate support, policy, and procedure for efficient operation of distance learning
efforts on campus.
10 % Time
Function 4:
Liaisons with other entities including government, industry and non-profit for
external partnerships.
10 % Time
Function 5:
Represents UT Arlington as a representative in the UT System and through
professional organizations through committee and task force services.
10 % Time
Function 6:
Strategic planning for the role of the Center within the UT Arlington campus,
including: goal setting, action items, implementation, evaluation and progress
tracking.
10 % Time
Function 7:
Ensures compliance with applicable University policies and local, state, and federal
requirements.
5 % Time
Function 8:
Seeks out funding sources for new distance learning efforts.
5 % Time
Marginal/Incidental Functions
Marginal/Incidental Functions:
Other functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in education or related field. 5 years experience in distance
education, instructional design, and/or instructional technology. 2 years experience
with production and project management. Applicants must include in their online
resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period
employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2)
Education: If some college or college degree, list school name, degree type, major,
graduated or not, and hours completed if not graduated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. preferred. Understanding of Learning Management Systems, higher education
administrative systems, data gathering and statistical analysis. Excellent
communication skills.