Montana State University North
Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence
Montana State University North, Havre, Montana, United States, 59501
Director of Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence
MSU‑Northern’s Office of Teaching & Learning Excellence (OTLE) focuses on the support and advancement of evidence‑based teaching and learning practices and the professional development of all members of the MSU‑Northern teaching community. OTLE partners with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and sustain a culture that values and rewards teaching, respects and supports individual differences among learners, and creates learning environments in which diverse students and instructors can excel. The Director of OTLE oversees faculty professional development programming and learning management system (LMS) administration to facilitate high‑quality instruction across various course modalities, including face‑to‑face, online, and hyflex teaching. The role plans, develops, and coordinates programs to provide students with LMS support and to facilitate a productive faculty community of practice around instructional design, instructional technology, academic program and pedagogical assessment, and general career development. The Director participates in the Montana University System eLearning advisory committee.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee continuous strategic planning, implementation, and assessment for OTLE.
Direct the design and development of initiatives to meet faculty needs in instructional design, instructional media and technology, learning outcomes assessment, new faculty onboarding, and general professional growth.
Provide training to faculty on current research in the scholarship of teaching and learning across various instructional modalities.
Maintain a working knowledge of current research in scholarship of teaching and learning and of all federal, state, regional accreditation, university system, and college policies relating to online education.
Oversee faculty training for accessibility and ADA regulation compliance in online education.
Ensure timely submission of assessment reports for online/distance education and faculty development outcomes and report on OTLE effectiveness.
Administer and coordinate LMS subscriptions, agreement updates, accessibility settings, documentation, and training related to Brightspace/Desire2Learn, Canvas, and related third‑party services.
Collaborate with campus partners, including academic support services, to enhance support for teaching and learning initiatives and promote cross‑campus collaboration.
Provide effective leadership and supervision to OTLE staff.
Manage the OTLE budget.
Participate on institutional committees as requested.
Support the mission and goals of the institution.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in any area, with coursework or formal training in education, educational leadership, technology in education, curriculum development, or a similar field.
Experience with face‑to‑face, online, and/or hyflex teaching and technology.
Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in any area, with coursework or formal training in education, educational leadership, technology in education, curriculum development, or a similar field.
Demonstrated work experience in higher education.
Demonstrated expertise in using technology to deliver material to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated program and curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment.
Experience implementing inclusive teaching practices.
Demonstrated supervisory and managerial experience.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting.
Successful Candidate Will
Communicate independently, proactively, and effectively with faculty, staff, and administration.
Assess needs and develop and implement relevant training initiatives.
Demonstrate comfort with learning new technologies.
Use a strengths‑oriented perspective to cultivate a community of practice.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following through the online application system: a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications and your interest in the position, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references. Background check authorization is mandatory; complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check available at
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf . In the online application, select “YES” in the Background Check field to confirm your understanding of this requirement. Submit the signed form to Human Resources at: Montana State University‑Northern P.O. Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501‑7751 406‑265‑3568 or 406‑265‑3789 HR Dept. Fax 406‑265‑3530.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Montana State University‑Northern (MSUN) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status. MSUN provides veteran preference to eligible veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans in compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act.
Contact Information Human Resources Department Montana State University‑Northern 300 11th Street West Havre, MT 59501 E‑mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu Tel: (406) 265‑3568
Physical Demands Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
Supervisor Duties The position is a supervisory role with staff oversight responsibilities.
Position Details Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: Immediate Appointment Type: Professional (Academic Year contract) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.0 Benefits: Eligible
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Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee continuous strategic planning, implementation, and assessment for OTLE.
Direct the design and development of initiatives to meet faculty needs in instructional design, instructional media and technology, learning outcomes assessment, new faculty onboarding, and general professional growth.
Provide training to faculty on current research in the scholarship of teaching and learning across various instructional modalities.
Maintain a working knowledge of current research in scholarship of teaching and learning and of all federal, state, regional accreditation, university system, and college policies relating to online education.
Oversee faculty training for accessibility and ADA regulation compliance in online education.
Ensure timely submission of assessment reports for online/distance education and faculty development outcomes and report on OTLE effectiveness.
Administer and coordinate LMS subscriptions, agreement updates, accessibility settings, documentation, and training related to Brightspace/Desire2Learn, Canvas, and related third‑party services.
Collaborate with campus partners, including academic support services, to enhance support for teaching and learning initiatives and promote cross‑campus collaboration.
Provide effective leadership and supervision to OTLE staff.
Manage the OTLE budget.
Participate on institutional committees as requested.
Support the mission and goals of the institution.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in any area, with coursework or formal training in education, educational leadership, technology in education, curriculum development, or a similar field.
Experience with face‑to‑face, online, and/or hyflex teaching and technology.
Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral communication.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in any area, with coursework or formal training in education, educational leadership, technology in education, curriculum development, or a similar field.
Demonstrated work experience in higher education.
Demonstrated expertise in using technology to deliver material to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated program and curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment.
Experience implementing inclusive teaching practices.
Demonstrated supervisory and managerial experience.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting.
Successful Candidate Will
Communicate independently, proactively, and effectively with faculty, staff, and administration.
Assess needs and develop and implement relevant training initiatives.
Demonstrate comfort with learning new technologies.
Use a strengths‑oriented perspective to cultivate a community of practice.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following through the online application system: a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications and your interest in the position, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references. Background check authorization is mandatory; complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check available at
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf . In the online application, select “YES” in the Background Check field to confirm your understanding of this requirement. Submit the signed form to Human Resources at: Montana State University‑Northern P.O. Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501‑7751 406‑265‑3568 or 406‑265‑3789 HR Dept. Fax 406‑265‑3530.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Montana State University‑Northern (MSUN) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status. MSUN provides veteran preference to eligible veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans in compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act.
Contact Information Human Resources Department Montana State University‑Northern 300 11th Street West Havre, MT 59501 E‑mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu Tel: (406) 265‑3568
Physical Demands Employee must be able to work in a typical office environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
Supervisor Duties The position is a supervisory role with staff oversight responsibilities.
Position Details Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: Immediate Appointment Type: Professional (Academic Year contract) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1.0 Benefits: Eligible
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