Director of Instructional Solutions

Posting Details

Job Title Director of Instructional Solutions

Department CTR FOR LEARN & TEACHING

Position Number FP623A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary leader to support the Executive Director of Instructional Innovation in advancing our instructional technology initiatives. In this dynamic role, you will oversee managers of Instructional Technology and Digital Accessibility teams, guiding the development and delivery of innovative course materials and learning solutions that leverage emerging technologies like XR (Extended Reality) and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Your strategic planning expertise will enhance faculty support and professional development, ensuring the highest performance standards. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing instructional design projects, and collaborating with institutional organizations to align with our strategic goals. You will champion best practices in integrating cutting-edge technologies into our curriculum, providing valuable insights that drive engagement and enhance learning experiences.

If you’re passionate about harnessing the potential of XR, AI, and other emerging technologies to transform education, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of instructional solutions.

To support the Executive Director of Instructional Innovation and assist in representing the Instructional Solutions teams and learning technology initiatives with internal and institutional organizations. To manage assigned resources for instructional course design and production projects, technology projects and initiatives. Supervise personnel responsible for managing instructional technology, digital accessibility support to faculty and instructional designers in development and delivery of course materials, learning modules, and instructional technology activities. Provide supervisory and strategic planning support for innovative, learning technology projects.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in instructional technology, multimedia production, education, communications, engineering, computer sciences, or related field. Or a bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned fields of study with work experience equivalent to a master’s degree in those same or related fields of study.

Considerable knowledge of the industry accepted practices, procedures, and/or processes for developing and facilitating effective and innovative training for faculty.

Considerable knowledge of accepted practices, procedures, and/or processes for managing a higher education team.

Considerable knowledge of techniques for fostering and maintaining highly effective working relationships with those responsible for managing instructional technology, digital accessibility support to faculty and instructional designers in development and delivery of course materials, learning modules, and instructional technology activities. Including quality control processes to ensure standards and compliance.

Considerable knowledge and understanding of learning theory and practice.

Excellent problem-solving skills to generate and evaluate creative new ideas and explore alternative solutions.

Excellent skill and expertise in technology deployment and relevant applications.

Excellent project management skills within in higher education environments.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with various audiences, such as learners, instructors, sponsors, vendors, and team members.

Demonstrated ability to collect and organize data from training sessions, events or initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to anticipate faculty needs and anticipate challenges to technology acceptance.

Comprehensive experience in developing training materials and facilitating sessions on instructional technology.

Considerable experience developing and facilitating training for faculty.

Considerable experience managing a higher education team.

Considerable experience working with instructional technology vendors.

Some complex project management experience in higher education environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable Data analysis and visualization experience.

Considerable experience in instructional technology and the use of instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

Working experience with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, AR/VR/XR or other immersive technologies, and adaptive learning systems.

Conditions of Employment

Typical work week Norfolk, VA, with possible hybrid work options.

Job Open Date 10/16/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 10/28/2024

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Please include completed application, cover letter, and resume/CV.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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