Distance Learning and Education Director jobs in Montana

• Course Design and Quality Assurance:
• Utilize best practices to design and enhance online courses.
• Conduct internal reviews of online courses to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure any course or course materials from the CAI follow best practice in online teaching, including but not limited to accessibility, readability and usability, regular substantive interaction, and alignment.
• Willingness to obtain and/or maintain certification with Quality Matters or similar Quality Assurance provider.

• Support faculty in the use of learning technologies, including Proctorio, Panopto, and Zoom.
• The MUS system is in the process of transitioning from Moodle to Canvas; the successful candidate will be actively participating in this process.
• Managing Zoom and Zoom licensure

• Assist in scheduling, designing, and facilitating professional development sessions for faculty.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in distance education to provide relevant and effective training.

• Help the Director maintain regular communication through a monthly newsletter to update faculty and staff on relevant developments and opportunities.
• Contribute to the CAI website, ensuring it is up to date with resources and information.
• Provide content for the campus Weekly Update related to distance learning initiatives.

• BA/BS in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with online course design and development in various distance modalities, preferably using Quality Matters or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with learning management systems, specifically Moodle and experience with Canvas.
• Experience in utilizing learning technologies such as Proctorio, Panopto, and Zoom.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Experience in multi-media course content development
• Quality Matters or similar certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain same.

• Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, especially as an online instructor and/or student
• Familiarity with Moodle and experience with Canvas.
• Knowledge of NC-SARA, C-RAQ, and Regional Accreditation requirements

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references. 

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

Employment (veteran's) preference form

To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

Why Work at Tech?

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.