Director of Innovative Digital Learning

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SUMMARY:

The Director of Innovative Digital Learning at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for providing visionary leadership strategic direction and operational oversight for digital learning with a focus on enhancing teaching and learning through innovative learning design practices evidenced-based pedagogy effective and efficient use of the learning management system and the integration of emerging technologies. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cutting-edge research opportunities and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the strategic vision and execution of digital learning initiatives that are aligned with University goals and Academic Affairs initiatives actively contributing to the universitys vision of becoming a student-ready university.
• Supervises the design development and delivery of online hybrid and face-to-face courses ensuring high academic standards that incorporate innovative teaching methods.
• Provides expert consultation to faculty on course design learning technology classroom technology and digital pedagogy grounded in adult learning theory emphasizing active learning and student-centered learning experiences.
• Supervises and mentors a team of learning experience designers and digital learning professionals fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develops and delivers faculty and student development programs focused on effective use of the learning management system (LMS) learning experience design and emerging technologies such as AI and AR/VR.
• Leads the establishment and maintenance of quality assurance standards for course design ensuring compliance with ADA guidelines and accreditation standards and alignment with the Quality Matters framework and course evaluations.
• Collaborates with departmental personnel to align system functionality with instructional needs and support the integration of digital tools into the curriculum.
• Conducts needs assessments and gathers feedback from academic departments to inform course development and instructional strategies.
• Analyzes the impact of learning design practices on student outcomes and uses data to drive continuous improvement.
• Provides leadership in accessibility compliance and universal design for learning across all digital learning initiatives.
• Manages the creation and maintenance of instructional resources documentation and self-help tools for faculty and students.
• Facilitates workshops training sessions and communities of practice to support faculty development and technology adoption.
• Serves as chair of the LMS Advisory Group and collaborates with university stakeholders on digital learning policies procedures and practices.
• Supports state authorization and compliance efforts related to distance education and out-of-state learning placements.
• Stays current with trends in digital learning to inform strategic planning and innovation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Masters degree in Educational Technology Instructional Design or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Five years of related professional experience in learning design and/or academic technology in higher education. Three years of supervisory experience leading cross-functional teams of digital learning professionals. Experience leading and implementing quality assurance processes for online and hybrid courses. Demonstrated experience with leading professional development initiatives that build faculty capacity in digital pedagogy AI literacy and immersive technology integration. Proficiency with digital learning tools and platforms. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of learning theories.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team. Manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications:
• Physical Requirements:
• Other Requirements:

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in a related field.
• Proven leadership in designing implementing and managing digital learning initiatives within higher education with a strong focus on emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated success in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools and immersive technology (AR/VR/XR) to enhance learning design personalized learning student engagement and assessment strategies.
• Advanced proficiency with D2L Brightspace learning management system and other learning technology tools.
• Certifications: ACUE Effective Online Teaching Accessibility Quality Matters Peer Reviewer.
• Experience teaching online in higher education with a deep understanding of digital pedagogy student engagement strategies and assessment in virtual environments.
• Open educational resources and copyright.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

LMS Systems Administrator Learning Experience Designers Learning Technology Consultant LMS Help Desk Support Student Workers Graduate Assistants.

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• Employee tuition assistance for masters and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelors degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana Dallas Frisco McKinney Mesquite Bryan and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

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