Associate Director, Course Development - 006885 at University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	006885
Position Title	Associate Director, Course Development - 006885
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	300500 - Innovation in Learning Center
Minimum Qualifications	Doctoral degree in a directly related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and six years of directly related professional experience, three of which included supporting course development activities in higher education. Demonstrated educational and technical writing ability. Ability to collaborate with all levels of the University community and work across organizational boundaries. Demonstrated experience in course design for online learning. Ability to research, assess, select, implement, and support instructional media and emerging technologies that benefit the University’s reaching and learning priorities. Excellent organizational skills and problem solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with technical and nontechnical faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary	The University of South Alabama’s Innovation in Learning Center is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Course Development. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Applications should include a current CV or Resume, detailed cover letter outlining the candidate’s experience and how they fit the duties and responsibilities of the position, and a list of three professional references.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

Provides leadership for new and ongoing course design, course redesign, and new course development projects that align with the University’s strategic goals. Provides management of course design, instructional innovation and course development projects working with ILC staff, graduate assistants and University faculty. Utilizes research-based best-practice pedagogies to implement instructional innovations. Assists faculty members in course redesign and instructional practices that emphasize learning outcomes, student success and student retention. Contributes to the success of face to face and online courses through innovative design and delivery, especially those that serve a lot of students and/or serve as gateways to certain majors. Assists with the development of new online academic programs and certificates that evidence quality and encourage sustainable growth. Designs and teaches workshops and/or mini-courses associated with innovative learning design, educational technology applications and engaging pedagogy. Conducts research on instructional innovations. Participates in grant proposal writing and implementation in collaboration with faculty. Authors or co-authors publications and presentations on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Participate in University committees as appointed. Contributes to the success of the annual Conference on Teaching and Learning, New Faculty Orientation and other ILC-sponsored university-wide events. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	03/28/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days	Monday - Friday
Working Hours	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location	Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time	Full Time
Regular or Temporary	Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. * How did you hear about this position?
   • USA website
   • LinkedIn
   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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