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Faculty-Education-Edu. Admin & Leadership (study of)

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BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1411 Indiana Avenue Jasper, AL 35501
205-387-0511                                                        POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
                                                                        Posting date January 3, 2012
                                                                                            Closing date January 24, 2012

POSITION #397:         Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning
                         
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:      March 1, 2012

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bevill State Community College is an accredited comprehensive learning-centered institution dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities and services that enrich lives intellectually, culturally, and economically. In fulfillment of this mission, the college offers academic and technical programs and activities. The college serves a population that is diverse in age and race as well as in economic and educational backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a teaching field is required. At least three years of instructional and/or administrative experience with Blackboard, or a similar platform is required. Ability to assist students in trouble shooting is required. Ability to prepare instructors and staff in online procedures and platform usage is required. Experience in organizing professional development activities and using engaged learning in a classroom setting preferred.

DUTIES: In addition to adhering to the guidelines as specified by Bevill State Community College Personnel Handbook and the State Board of Education, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.        Work with faculty and instructional staff to develop and promote a comprehensive College-wide Professional Development Plan.
2.        Develop and maintain a comprehensive Distance Education Plan that includes policies and procedures, and all functions of development, implementation, quality control measures, assessment, and provides quality measures found in Best Practices Standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
3.        Develop and maintain, in coordination with appropriate College personnel, an online approach to academic advising from orientation to         graduation.
4.        Develop and maintain a comprehensive Distance Education Faculty Handbook, Faculty Orientation Process, and a Distance Education Student User Handbook.
5.        Develop, in coordination with appropriate College personnel, online courses and degrees.
6.        Recruit online instructors and develop reciprocal agreements for online offerings in surrounding states.
7.        In conjunction with Instructional Designers and faculty, provide consultation in course structure, design, implementation, delivery, and assessment.
8.        Conduct observations of traditional, IITS, hybrid, and online classes and provide input into the evaluation process.
9.        Through the completion of the training checklist, verify training of instructors eligible to teach online courses.
10.        Develop curriculum standards and coordinate the distribution of materials that promote effective learning.
11.        Ensure that effective teaching and learning practices and procedures are implemented and evaluated.
12.        Teach a minimum of one course per semester in credentialed academic field.
13.        Act as a representative for the College to ensure compliance with standards and regulations as they apply to distance learning as required from such appropriate agencies as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Alabama State Board of Education, and the Department of Postsecondary Education.
14.        Assist with the resolution of student discipline and academic integrity issues related to Distance Education, IITS, and hybrid courses.
15.        Maintain responsibility for institutional effectiveness reporting, including submission of appropriate goals and objectives.
16.        Serve as the chair of the Advisory Committee for Distance Education and schedule its meetings.
17.        Create and maintain a consistent appearance and accessibility of all online courses.
18.        Research and promote engaged learning activities that will benefit the effective delivery of instructional material.
19.        Develop and maintain a Teaching and Learning Blog on the College’s website.
20.        Develop and submit an annual, comprehensive budget including software, hardware, instructional costs, and any other appropriate expenditure commensurate with the Strategic Plan.
21.        Assist in enforcing all College policies.
22.        Attend staff meetings as requested and participate in College and community activities.
23.        Continue professional development through professional organizations, seminars, etc., to maintain and improve skills.
24.        Assume all other duties assigned by appropriate supervisor.

SALARY RANGE: Minimum $72,356-maximum $103,788 based on experience and educational level for placement on the Alabama State Salary Schedule C1.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Bevill State Community College employment applications are available from the following address or visit our website at www.bscc.edu and click on “Faculty and Staff” and then “Employment Opportunities”. All applications should be mailed to:
                                        
                                        Office of Personnel Services
                                        Bevill State Community College
                                        1411 Indiana Avenue
                                        Jasper, AL 35501
        
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Completed applications must be received by 3:00 pm, January 24, 2012, to ensure full consideration. Finalists will be interviewed at the candidate’s expense.
•        A complete application file consists of a letter of interest with reference to the position number found on the position announcement.
•        A completed Bevill State Community College Application.
•        Complete transcripts from all institutions from which any collegiate credit has been earned.
•        A resume.
•        Three current and signed, letters of reference (no older than one year).

Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section.   
                                

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $13 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Bevill State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Bevill State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at 205-387-0511 Ext. 5242. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.