Title: Director of Digital Learning

Employee Classification: Administrative/Professional

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Academic Affairs

Salary: $63,815 - $73,997, dependent on education and experience

Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Programs, Assessments, and Accreditation, the Director of Digital Learning is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital learning initiatives that support student success, instructional best practices, and institutional goals. This position collaborates with academic deans, faculty, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to assist in the development and enhancement of online courses at NeSCC. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of online pedagogy, instructional design best practices, and emerging educational technologies with a passion for advancing excellence in online education.

Job Duties

• Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional design standards, processes, and practices that support the vision, mission, and strategic plan of Northeast State Online.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President of Academic Programs, Assessments, and Accreditation to advance excellence in online and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Oversee instructional design services, collaborate with faculty to assure quality, accessibility, and the implementation of best practices in digital learning.
• Evaluate instructional technologies and provide recommendations for innovative solutions that will enhance teaching, learning, and operational effectiveness.
• Use data and assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of digital learning initiatives and guide continuous improvement.
• Coordinate workshops, webinars, and individual consultations focused on instructional design best practices.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of Distance Education and Digital Accessibility to promote institutional standards for digital accessibility, ensuring that online learning environments, instructional materials, and educational technologies support equitable access and comply with federal and state requirements.
• Serve on institutional committees and collaborate across Academic Affairs to support innovation, assessment, accreditation, and student success.
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, including experience supporting online learning, instructional design, or faculty development.
• Demonstrated experience with a learning management system (D2L, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Knowledge of quality standards and best practices for online teaching, course design, and digital pedagogy.
• Working knowledge of digital accessibility standards including ADA and WCAG.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence applications in higher education, including emerging instructional uses, ethical considerations, and academic integrity best practices.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development for faculty or staff.
• Ability to analyze data, develop reports, and use assessment results to support continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience leading instructional design, digital learning, or educational technology initiatives in a higher education setting.
• Experience administering or supporting D2L Brightspace and Ellucian Banner or comparable learning management and student information systems.
• Experience in community college administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects while using data to support continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, customer service, professionalism, and continuous learning.
• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems

Additional Notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• NeSCC will not offer H1B visa sponsorships for this position; applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-323-0204 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. If you are selected for an interview, your references WILL be automatically contacted. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely on the information recorded in your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.