Assistant Director, Center for Academic Innovation

Montana Technological University•Butte, MT

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About The Position

The incumbent will oversee the creation of the Center for Academic Innovation at Montana Technological University and will develop and implement the center's services and programming, focusing specifically on instructional design, classroom technology, distance education, and faculty professional development in consultation with the Director of the Center for Academic Innovation.

Requirements

A master's degree in a relevant field, such as postsecondary education, adult learning, curriculum and instruction, instructional design, educational leadership, or organizational development.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in research-based best practices for teaching, learning, and assessment in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of professional development for faculty employing all instructional modalities.
Experience with in-person/online course and program evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative fashion with all areas of the campus community to serve the needs of a diverse population of learners.
Examples of specific, impactful initiatives that illustrate improved learning outcomes for students.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation experience related to assessment of teaching and learning.
Knowledge of accessibility issues and their relevance to learning and teaching.
Demonstrated familiarity with co-requisite course designs and applications.

Responsibilities

oversee the creation of the Center for Academic Innovation
develop and implement the center's services and programming
focusing specifically on instructional design, classroom technology, distance education, and faculty professional development in consultation with the Director of the Center for Academic Innovation.

Benefits

health, dental and vision insurance
mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
partial tuition waiver
wellness program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
11 Holidays per year
3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
Life and Disability Insurance
Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.