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<div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Barbara Truman</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:btruman@mail.ucf.edu">btruman@mail.ucf.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 7:55 PM<br>
Subject: Opening: Asst VP Center for Distributed Learning<br>To: <a href="mailto:NMCTAB@princeton.edu">NMCTAB@princeton.edu</a><br><br><br>Position Vacancy Announcement<br><br>This ad is also posted at: <a href="http://www.itr.ucf.edu/news/jobs.html" target="_blank">www.itr.ucf.edu/news/jobs.html</a><br>
<br>Assistant Vice President, Center for Distributed Learning<br>University of Central Florida<br>Position Announcement<br><br>The University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, is seeking an<br>Assistant Vice President for its Center for Distributed Learning. The<br>
Center is within the office of Information Technologies and Resources in<br>the division of Academic Affairs; the Assistant VP reports to the Vice<br>Provost for Information Technologies and Resources (CIO). The Center<br>
plays a central role in coordinating and facilitating the university*s<br>distributed learning initiatives, in cooperation with the colleges,<br>departments, and student support services. Salary is negotiable and<br>based on credentials and experience.<br>
<br>Characteristic Tasks and Responsibilities:<br>* leadership in providing vision, strategy, policy formulation, as<br>well as the planning and development of academic programs delivered<br>through technology;<br>* management of Center staff and budget;<br>
* direction of program logistics, scheduling, and facilitation;<br>* short- and long-term planning for distributed learning initiatives<br>in consultation with college deans, department chairs, and other<br>appropriate administrators;<br>
* leadership in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data<br>related to distributed learning courses, programs, and faculty;<br>* exploration and establishment of distributed learning partnerships<br>with education, business, military, and other agencies and institutions<br>
to increase opportunities for university outreach;<br>* leadership for obtaining and maintaining accreditation by the<br>Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for distance learning<br>activities and programs;<br>* development of institutional marketing plans and support for<br>
distributed learning degree programs, courses, and certificate<br>programs;<br>* leadership and coordination in provision of learner support<br>activities and services for students participating in distributed<br>learning courses and programs;<br>
* service on university committees relating to distributed learning<br>and representation in various professional organizations;<br>* service as institutional contact for distributed learning with<br>outside agencies such as the Florida Board of Governors, the Florida<br>
Distance Learning Consortium, and the Southern Regional Education<br>Board.<br><br>Required Qualifications:<br>* earned doctorate or terminal degree in an appropriate discipline<br>from an accredited college or university;<br>
<br>Preferred Qualifications:<br>* a minimum of three years of increasingly responsible administrative<br>experience in distributed or distance learning in a higher education<br>environment;<br>* senior-level experience in planning, program development, and<br>
policy formation in regard to academic program delivery through<br>technology.<br>* college- or university-level teaching experience, either<br>face-to-face, or online;<br>* a record of research and scholarly publication involving online<br>
learning or instructional technologies.<br><br>Preference will be given to candidates that possess the following:<br>* a thorough knowledge of the emerging field of online learning,<br>including fully online and blended learning formats;<br>
* strong interpersonal skills and an the ability to work effectively<br>with internal and external entities;<br>* strong written and oral communication skills;<br>* organizational management skills, including personnel<br>
administration and budgeting;<br>* an ability to work as part of a closely-knit team as a<br>self-motivated team member and leader;<br>* an ability to gather, assess, and report on relevant data to both<br>internal and external entities;<br>
* familiarity with academic and administrative processes and<br>procedures common to large and complex institutions of higher<br>education;<br>* a strong commitment to service and quality.<br><br>To apply:<br>Applicants should submit a cover letter, contact information for three<br>
professional references, and a current vita to: Assistant Vice President<br>Search Committee, Center for Distributed Learning, University of Central<br>Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Millican Hall 338M, Orlando, FL<br>
32816. The position is open until filled.<br>The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative<br>action employer. Search materials are available for public review as<br>provided by Florida statute.<br>
<br><br><br><br>Barbara E.Truman, Director<br>Course Development & Web Services<br>University of Central Florida LIB108D-2810<br>4000 Central Florida Boulevard<br>Orlando, FL 32816-8005<br>(407) 823-6624 FAX (407) 823-3511<br>
<a href="mailto:btruman@mail.ucf.edu">btruman@mail.ucf.edu</a><br><a href="http://cdws.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">http://cdws.ucf.edu</a><br><br>****************************************************************************<br>
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****************************************************************************<br></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Dr. Teresa Franklin<br>Associate Professor<br>Instructional Technology<br>Educational Studies Dept.<br>313D McCracken Hall<br>
College of Education<br>Ohio University<br>PH: 740-593-4561<br>Fax: 740-593-0477<br><a href="mailto:franklit@ohio.edu">franklit@ohio.edu</a><br></div>