Dean of Global Learning

The Dean of Global Learning will have the primary role of providing an institution wide strategic vision as part of senior administration. The Dean of Global Learning will be responsible for communicating to the campus and constituents the overall mission, strategic plan, and investment in areas associated with online learning. The COLO will coordinate with the necessary partner in making recommendations of personnel, technical and budgetary needs and priorities.

Job Duties

* Works closely with deans and chairs to increase the number of high demand undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and certificates.

* Recommends and implements professional development opportunities in online learning specific to individual departments and Colleges. Collaborates with faculty to establish online learning pedagogy and practices. Reviews professional development activities and revises as necessary to meet the standards required by national and international online regulatory agencies.

* Responsible for implementing an on-going planning process that includes specific objectives, activities, and time frames; assists in the development of the distance learning annual budget; develops annual goals and action plans to ensure efficiency and financial self-sufficiency.

* Works closely with faculty and staff, to identify and design flexible learning spaces that support high quality video recording for lecture and laboratory demonstration; makes recommendations regarding the purchase and use of such resources, both hardware and software.

* 5.. Coordinate with faculty and staff in providing training for distance education students to prepare them to be successful in the remote, web enhanced, blended, and online classroom.

* Promote, engage, and support faculty teaching online integrating OER and/or zero or low- cost textbooks and other instructional materials into online and web-enhanced courses.

* Ensure the university is following online learning compliance Higher Learning Consortium, OHSARA, NCSARA, USDLA and NAECOB with college, state, and federal codes, guidelines, and policies, including accreditation standards, copyright and intellectual property rights, and Section 508 compliance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

* Assists in the collaboration with the Office of the Provost to assesses the effectiveness of distance education, makes recommendations for sustained continuous quality improvement in online learning develops strategies to promote college-wide dialogue and participation in the integrated planning process for growth, that reveal institutional and student needs in online learning including student success and persistence.

* Provides a campus wide framework for online student services which can be used by distance.

* education students to access services such as admissions and records, counseling, study skills and tutoring, and financial aid assistance. Assist with the analysis of technology-enabled student services to support distance education students.

* Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Requirements:

* Earned PhD or higher from an accredited institution of higher education.

* Five years of demonstrated successful supervisory or and management experience in online senior level administration.

* Successful experience developing and teaching online courses at the post-secondary level.

* Successful experience in culturally responsive curriculum development, online course design, and knowledge of current theories related to distance learning and student success.

* Ability to identify problems, to take initiative in solving them, and to carry through the required actions to completion.

* Ability to communicate complex facts and ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.

* Knowledge of state and federal regulations specific to distance education including.

* Knowledge of current educational technologies and instructional design techniques used in distance education, including course management systems.

VUU is nourished by its African American and Christian heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence and diversity. Its mission is to: 1) Provide a nurturing, intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching environment for learning; 2) Empower students to develop strong moral values for success; and 3) Develop scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners of a global society.

Established in 1865, Virginia Union University gave newly emancipated slaves an opportunity for education, for establishing a community, and for gaining economic, political and social advancement. The University is the result of a merger among four historic institutions: Richmond Theological Seminary, Wayland Seminary, Hartshorn Memorial, and Storer College. Richmond Theological Seminary held its first classes at Lumpkin's Jail, a former holding cell for runaway slaves. The Wayland Seminary was founded in 1865 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society in Washington, DC. Two years later Storer College was founded in West Virginia, and Hartshorn Memorial College opened its doors in 1883 as the first college for African American women in the country. After operating independently for three decades, these notable seminaries joined forces to form Virginia Union University in 1899. Hartshorn Memorial and Storer Colleges would eventually join this Union in 1932 and 1964, respectively.

Located in the heart of Virginia's capital city, Virginia Union University, a Baptist affiliated private institution, is best known for its world-renowned graduate school of theology. It also offers a broad range of educational opportunities in the liberal arts, teaching, research, science, technology, continuing education, civic engagement, and study abroad. VUU's commitment to student success has included an emphasis on student engagement and retention, and close interaction between faculty and students, both of which produce a synergy among scholarship, teaching, and learning.

At Virginia Union University, we consistently search for and create growth opportunities that forge groundbreaking research, state of the art technology, or top-of-the-line curriculum. We welcome and encourage new ideas and processes that positively impact experiences. We require the following core values.

Spiritual Formation, as a faith-based University, we welcome the regular practice of prayer, worship, silence, and mediation that matures one's relationships, values, and life purpose that lead to ongoing spiritual growth and transformation.

Integrity, we value our commitment to fairness, honesty, and truth reflected in each person's words and deeds while holding ourselves accountable for our personal and words and actions.

Diversity & Inclusion, as one of the nation's oldest HBCUs, we value diversity in thought, perspective, and embodiment, trusting that we are stronger when various voices, traditions, and experiences are present.

Excellence, we provide the highest quality of experiences and interactions while remaining flexible, responsive, and open-minded in developing and delivering programs, services, and facilities committed to exceeding the standards of what it means to be Best-In-Class.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Applications Deadline:

Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact Askhr@vuu.edu

The selected applicant may be required to submit to a background investigation. VUU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.

For more information about Virginia Union University, visit https://www.vuu.edu/about-vuu