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Subject:JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: DIRECTOR OF DISTANCE EDUCATION From:Gail Lippincott <lipp0015 -at- MAROON -dot- TC -dot- UMN -dot- EDU> Date:Thu, 12 Oct 1995 11:09:29 -0500
Fellow Techwhirlers,
Please pass on the following announcement to appropriate outlets. Many thanks.
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Director of Distance Education, University of Minnesota
SEARCH EXTENDED
The University of Minnesota seeks a system-wide Director of Distance Education.
The Director will lead in the development and acceptance of the university-wide
vision for distance education; lead in the development of all-university
distance education initiatives including policy statements, grant applications,
funding requests, opportunities for faculty development, and staffing; lead in
the development, coordination, and implementation of distance education planning
and programming; advance a research agenda for distance education; coordinate
technical services for distance education production, instructional assistance,
and scheduling infrastructures; chair the Distance Education Council; and
represent the university at state, regional, and national governing bodies,
conferences, and meetings dealing with distance education. The Director will
report to the Dean of Continuing Education and Extension/University College.
Essential qualifications include an earned doctorate; at least three years
experience in distance education administration and programming in a higher
education setting; and knowledge of instructional and distance education
technology. Desired experience includes demonstrated leadership and experience
in advancing a distance education agenda within a complex organizational
environment. The position is a 100%, 12 month academic staff appointment.
Depending on credentials, an adjunct faculty appointment is also possible.
Salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience to provide
leadership in a major university.
Applicants should submit a letter detailing interest, experience, and
qualifications relevant to this position, along with a curriculum vitae, and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Dr. David Grossman, Chair, Distance Education Director Search Committee,
Continuing Education and Extension/University College, University of Minnesota,
150 Wesbrook Hall, 77 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. Application
deadline is December 15, 1995 (postmark).
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Raleigh Kaminsky
CEE Administration
150 Wesbrook Hall
77 Pleasant Street S.E.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-9329
612-624-8238 (Fax)
Gail Lippincott, _TCQ_ editorial assistant
University of Minnesota
Department of Rhetoric, 201 Haecker Hall
1364 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-624-9729
