Brief Description of Position:  The Director of Distance Learning has primary responsibility for coordinating the delivery of distance learning courses and programs at Western Piedmont Community College. The position reports to the Vice-President of Academic Affairs and coordinates efforts among various departments to insure consistent delivery of high-quality distance learning courses, programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.      Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and actively enrolled in a master’s degree program.

2.      Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Distance Learning or a related field preferred.

3.      Three – five years of professional experience in one or more of the following distance learning areas: instruction, course development or administration required.

4.      Two years of experience teaching at the college level within a distance learning environment preferred.

5.      Experience teaching at the college level required.

6.      Experience in working with faculty from multiple and diverse departments, in a collaborative environment preferred.

7.      Significant experience with either the BlackBoard or Moodle course management systems required.

8.      Significant experience with both the BlackBoard and Moodle course management systems preferred.

9.      Experience in implementing assessment strategies for distance learners; interpreting and reporting results to verify stated learning objectives required.

10.  Experience in developing, or significantly contributing to the development of new policies and procedures for distance learning delivery required.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and credentials.        

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online at www.wpcc.edu.