dwaldron February 27th, 2008
The College of Wooster invites applications for the position of Director of Instructional Technology. The position announcement follows. It is also available in pdf format.
| College of Wooster |
| Position Announcement |
| Director of Instructional Technology |
Founded in 1866, the College of Wooster is an independent residential liberal arts college offering a rigorous and comprehensive education to students with the capacity and motivation to become educated leaders in a complex society. Nationally recognized for its focus on independent learning, Wooster has for more than 50 years required every graduate to complete a two-semester capstone experience emphasizing undergraduate research and culminating in a Senior Independent Study thesis. Wooster values co-education, diversity in its many forms, a global perspective, and the heritage arising from its origin as a college founded by Presbyterians.
Department of Instructional Technology
The Department of Instructional Technology is one of four departments within the Office of Information Technology. This department champions and supports the effective use of technology in teaching and learning. It collaborates with faculty and others to identify, evaluate, deploy and assess relevant technologies, and to develop campus spaces that promote teaching and learning.
Position Description
The Director of Instructional Technology is responsible for the overall management of the Department of Instructional Technology, including planning, budgeting and project management consistent with the department’s mission. The director monitors changes in technology and their effect on society in order to lead timely discussions about the impact of such changes on pedagogy, curricula and the mission of the College, and to propose strategies in response.
The director’s specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with the faculty, the Libraries and academic support offices on the development of Instructional Technology’s goals for supporting teaching and learning
- Developing strategic and tactical plans to achieve the department’s goals and communicating those plans to the campus community
- Managing and developing the professional staff to implement departmental plans and achieve departmental goals
- Developing grant proposals individually and in collaboration with faculty and staff
- Serving as institutional liaison to NITLE and similar groups
- Exploring opportunities for collaboration with other institutions
This position reports to the Chief Information Technology Officer.
Position Requirements
A Master’s degree is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. The position requires significant experience supporting instructional technology in higher education, preferably in a liberal arts environment. Teaching experience in higher education, as well as familiarity with instructional design and educational assessment are essential. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication to diverse audiences is required, as is the ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with a wide range of constituents on campus. Evidence of strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment are highly desirable.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a current resume and a letter of interest to:
The Department of Human Resources
The College of Wooster
536 E. Wayne Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691
or via email to humanresources@wooster.edu
The Department of Instructional Technology is pleased to welcome our new intern, Jedidiah Rex. Jedidiah is currently finishing a masters degree program in Instructional Technology at Kent State University and expects to graduate in December. Most recently he completed a practicum experience at Valley Christian Academy where he served the school by working in the technology lab and taught some technology courses. Jedidiah also has extensive experience as a music educator both in class settings and private instruction. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Malone College. At Wooster, he will be providing support to faculty and staff in their use and implementation of technology in the curriculum and instruction. He will also manage the updated Taylor digital media lab and provide support for the general operations of the Instructional Technology department. Welcome, Jedidiah!
