About Oakton College :

Oakton College, a caring community of educators dedicated to excellence and learning, invites applications for the Director of Online Curriculum and Instruction (DOC-24).

A premier comprehensive community college, Oakton is 17 miles from downtown Chicago. Oakton serves the near northern suburbs of Chicago with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie with buildings totaling over 700,000 square feet of space resting on 192 acres. These campuses serve almost 10,000 students annually that are enrolled in over 82,000 credit hours of instruction. The College's Operating Funds' budget (Education and Operations & Maintenance Funds) for the academic year ending on June 30, 2023 amounts to $77.1 million.

The College is known for its academic innovations, commitment to serving students, solid financial position, and supportive environment for both students and employees.

Candidates with a commitment to working in a culturally competent environment are especially valued at Oakton.

We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity of Oakton's student body and community, enhance and promote engagement with other cultures, and have demonstrated a commitment to working with and as part of a multicultural faculty and diverse student body and community.

Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibilities:

The Director of Online Curriculum and Instruction advances the goals and objectives of curriculum and instruction and provides leadership in the development and implementation of online learning strategy and tactics for the college, which is inclusive of strengthening of existing programs, development of new initiatives/programs, and the professional development of faculty. The Director of Online Curriculum and Instruction will collaborate with administrators and faculty within Academic Affairs on the exploration and implementation of cutting-edge pedagogical approaches that enhance equity and promote student success. This position will collaborate with other divisions within the college including administrative affairs and student affairs.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction for online curriculum and instruction. Align the direction and vision of online learning with the college's strategic plan.
• Provide oversight for the office of online curriculum and instruction budget
• Collaborate with faculty and other deans to set and implement goals and metrics for online learning.
• Develop and enhance external partnerships to grow and sustain key online learning program initiatives.
• Oversee instructional design activities and quality assurance processes, including the continuous evaluation of online instruction.
• Keep current of national trends in online and blended learning.
• Provide oversight and keep College leaders and others aware of updates related to ICCB, the Higher Learning Commission, and other relevant regulatory organizations.
• Build and strengthen relations with key units across the college including academic divisions, information technology, faculty professional development team, center for teaching innovation as well as student affairs including but not limited to advising, admissions, and enrollment to provide online students with academic support
• Represent, as needed, on college and community committees and task forces.
• Provide consultative advice and expertise on the assessment of online learning.
• Maintain a culture that is both positive and successful. Set high expectations and maintain accountability for student success.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum & instruction or related field with demonstrated excellence in online teaching and curriculum development. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Three years of leadership or management in an academic environment
• Five (5) years' experience in curriculum development, instructional design, online teaching, or related area.
• Three (3) years' experience leading projects that include collaborations with deans and faculty.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing college needs while maintaining up to date skills.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written with the
• ability to interact professionally, confidentially, and courteously with a wide range of constituents from diverse backgrounds including the board of trustees, administration, faculty/staff, students, government, and the general public.
• Strong ability and demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, managing, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Proficiency in educational technology tools and learning management systems (LMS) used in online education
• Proficiency in Google suite and Microsoft office suite.

Physical Demands:

Mobility to move from building to building on-Campus and to visit off-Campus entities. Work is performed in a general office environment and sedentary in nature. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Additional Information:

Supervision Received:

Administrative supervision is received from the Dean of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Supervision Exercised:

Administrative supervision is provided for the Principal Manager of Online Learning Outcomes and Achievement.

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have hybrid schedule options available after 30 working days.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

Salary Range is $90,000-$110,000

Application Instructions:

To become an applicant, interested individuals must complete the online application linked from the posting found on the Oakton website. Electronic copies of a cover letter, resume/cv, list of three (3) references with contact information and transcripts must be submitted by the applicant via uploading to the Oakton employment website. Please indicate the position code (DOC-24) on the cover letter. Uploaded documents need to be under 2 MB in size and in either .doc, .txt, or .pdf format. A total of 8 separate documents may be uploaded to an application file that has been successfully submitted to the College.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
An UNOFFICIAL copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application by the applicant.

***Official transcripts for all degrees earned are only required prior to appointment.*** Official transcripts or a placement/credential file should be e-mailed to adminsearch@oakton.edu.

Official transcripts or placement/credential files sent by postal mail should be sent to:

Oakton College
Director of Online Curriculum and Instruction (DOC - 24)
c/o Human Resources Department
1600 East Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Oakton College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, committed to employing competent, qualified individuals. Oakton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and participation in its educational programs, college activities and services, or in its employment practices.

Out-of-State Employment Defined

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.

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