Posting DetailsPosting NumberSRGV4737Working TitleASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH INNOVATION IN DISTANCE EDUCATIONNumber of Vacancies1LocationBrownsville, TexasDepartmentCenter for Online Learning and Teaching TechnologyFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobTo oversee, direct, manage all research activities of the department in the field of distance education (teaching and learning). Assist the director in preparing, monitoring and meeting departmental goals and managing departmental operation. Supervise, plan, organize, implement and evaluate activities associated with quality and excellence in online/hybrid teaching and learning by identifying and acting upon opportunities for multi-disciplinary research collaborations.Description of Duties•Supervises personnel and day-to-day departmental activities, including research activities of quality and excellence in distance and hybrid teaching and learning. •Assists in the effective leadership of the department, including operations, planning and monitoring the achievement of departmental goals. •Assists in the design and evaluation of departmental programs and initiatives. •Identifies and communicates best practices in technology used for the classroom and web based instructions. •Develops short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, budget requirements and documentation for assigned area. •Supports research in the design and development of distance learning experiences and innovations across all UTRGV online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. •Designs and implements a wide variety of education research activities, including planning data collection, developing both quantitative and qualitative data instruments, conducting analyses of both quantitative and qualitative data, and developing recommendations for strengthening online teaching and learning. •Produces a variety of written works including literature reviews, research articles, evaluations of online learning tools and resources. •Presents research reports findings at state and national conferences. •Conducts focus group interviews and design surveys to collect input from students, professors and other educational stakeholders. •Represents program/project in official functions. Presents findings at meetings, state and national conferences, and seminars related to the program’s mission and goal. •Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving grant funding. •Participates in the preparation and administration of the program budget for assigned area; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. •Maintains records and develops reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required. •Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision from assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenDirect supervision of assigned staff.Required EducationMaster’s degree from an accredited university with major coursework in leadership, educational technology or related field.Preferred EducationPhD from an accredited college or university with major course work in leadership, educational technology or a related field.Licenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceThree (3) years experience in distance education in higher education.Preferred ExperienceExperience developing grant proposals and managing grant funds.EquipmentUse of standard office equipment.Working ConditionsPosition is for Brownville.Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.OtherExceptional planning and organizational skills.Physical CapabilitiesEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date11/02/2020Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DateEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non discrimination in it’s education programs and activities, including employment.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of Birth Gender  Ethnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.Quick Link<a href="http://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/26283" target="_blank" rel="no-follow">http://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/26283</a>Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().<ol><li> Are you a current UTRGV employee? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul></li><li> Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions? <ul><li>Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions</li><li>Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions</li><li>No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions</li></ul></li><li> Please select your highest level of completed education. <ul><li>6th grade education</li><li>10th grade education</li><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours</li><li>Bachelors Degree from an accredited university</li><li>Masters Degree from an accredited university</li><li>Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university</li><li>None of the above</li></ul></li><li> Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question)</li><li> Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for: <ul><li>Less than 1 year</li><li>1 year</li><li>2 years</li><li>3 years</li><li>4 years</li><li>5 years</li><li>6 years</li><li>7 years</li><li>8 years</li><li>9 years</li><li>10 years</li><li>Over 10 years</li></ul></li><li> * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? <ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul></li></ol>Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents<ol><li>Resume</li></ol>Optional Documents<ol><li>Cover Letter/Letter of Application</li><li>Curriculum Vitae</li><li>Unofficial Transcripts</li><li>Reference Letter 1</li><li>Reference Letter 2</li><li>Reference Letter 3</li><li>Certifications and Licenses</li><li>Training Certificates</li><li>Other Document</li><li>List of 3 References</li><li>Unofficial Transcripts 2</li><li>Unofficial Transcripts 3</li><li>Letter of Interest</li><li>Unofficial Graduate Transcripts</li><li>Additional Document</li></ol>

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