The Coordinator of E-learning is a full-time faculty hired to work primarily within a specific ADGP program, but may also work in other degree programs given the needs of The College and with the approval of the ADGP Dean. ADGP Faculty are eligible for multi-year contracts as detailed in the ADGP Faculty Handbook. ADGP Faculty report to the ADGP Dean.
The primary responsibilities of all ADGP Faculty are threefold: 1. to teach and advise students, support student learning, and oversee their programs of study; 2. to serve the College and community (e.g., through committee work, programmatic development, academic decision-making, and other curricular activities for the degree program as a whole); and 3. to engage in scholarship and professional development that develop our programs and our learning environments for students (e.g., community-based research, action-research, scholarship of teaching and learning, etc.).
In addition, ADGP Faculty may be assigned the role and responsibilities as Program Director to coordinate the programmatic activities of ADP, MAP or PhD programs. Graduate Faculty may be assigned role and responsibilities as Chair to oversee one of the five interdisciplinary MA degree programs. Such additional responsibilities are specified in annual offer letters.
Essential Responsibilities
The Coordinator of E-learning is an ADGP faculty member with all the associated required qualifications, rights and responsibilities. In addition to the regular duties of ADGP Faculty, the Coordinator of E-learning is responsible for leadership of all aspects of administration and management of online learning management systems including:
Student training and support for on-line learning and e-portfolios including orientations and colloquiums;
Staff and faculty training for utilizing existing online platforms; professional development in best practices in E-learning;
Service to and support of faculty who utilize online teaching technologies, including faculty who work from distance locations.
Curricular design and adaptation for online learning platforms;
Integration of course and e-portfolio templates with College and program assessment systems;
Interface with I.R.T. and other College offices on e-learning systems and related processes;
Support duties include some travel to the Tucson Center to support students, staff and faculty;
Collaborative use of E-learning platforms to accomplish program and College goals.
Maintain an on-campus presence in Prescott, AZ
ADGP Faculty Responsibilities:
Fulfill primary responsibilities so as to manifest and advance the College mission and strategic plans;
Set mission and strategic plan appropriate professional development goals and appropriate assessment methods each year;
Participate in development, support and teaching of core curricula and other educational activities;
Support individual student program development Advise students towards completion of program graduation and other requirements; support student learning; evaluate and provide timely feedback on student work;
Assist students in locating internships and practicum experiences; provide support and oversight;
Maintain regular communications with assigned students, other faculty, graduate advisors and/or mentors; keep regular on-site or remote office hours;
Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and graduation ceremonies as appropriate;
Develop, grow, and support new and/or existing curricular areas, including the assisting in the recruitment, advising and application evaluation for new students;
Attend residency events (e.g., colloquia and orientations);
Conduct community outreach;
Other duties as assigned by the ADGP Dean.
The FTTE load and other duties for the Coordinator of E-learning are assigned by the ADGP Dean so as to balance responsibilities for e-learning with teaching, advising, service and scholarship.
Education and Experience
Minimum qualifications are a Masters or a Doctorate (terminal degree strongly preferred) in an appropriate field and a minimum of one year of relevant experience working in higher education. Graduate faculty positions require a terminal degree. Experience using Moodle, Elluminate Live, and/or Digication is highly desired.
Prescott College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and supports excellence through diversity. We encourage qualified applicants from historically underrepresented groups to participate in our recruitment efforts.
