Penn State University · 11 hours ago
Director of Online Learning - Teaching Faculty
Penn State University is inviting applications for the position of Director of Online Learning at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. The role involves overseeing online undergraduate programs, course development, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the online education experience.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Overseeing the College’s online undergraduate programs, including: instructor hiring, enrollments and scheduling
Leading course development, revision and rollouts
Liaising with faculty, department heads, instructional designers, graduate online program directors and coordinators, Penn State World Campus, financial and HR offices, and the dean's office
Collaborating to plan and implement marketing initiatives
Communicating with students
Providing service to the college and university, including representing the College on committees across the University related to undergraduate online education
Spearheading the development of new online initiatives for the College, including workforce education offerings, 1-credit and non-credit professional development courses, and micro-credentialing/badging opportunities
Expected to teach several classes across our undergraduate online curriculum in either or both the Strategic Communications or Digital Media and Journalism programs
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in mass communications or a related discipline is required for this position
Experience in managing, teaching and developing online courses and curriculum is required
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with program assessment and accreditation is preferred
Previous management or supervisory experience is also a plus
Professional experience in mass communication fields is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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