Director, Center for Instructional and Program Innovation Position Available In Albany, New York

Director, Center for Instructional and Program Innovation
Employer
SUNY Plattsburgh
Location
Plattsburgh, New York
Salary
$94,510 plus excellent benefits
Date posted
May 30, 2025
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Job Details The Director of our newly forming Center for Instructional and Program Innovation (CIAPI) will focus on supporting university-wide efforts to advance innovative teaching across in-person, hybrid, and online courses. Leading the creation of online programs at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as supporting the implementation of online programs, certificates, and microcredentials is also expected. The Center will hold primary responsibility for supporting faculty in refining courses and helping departments create cohesive, high-quality online programs. The successful candidate will be expected to help create this center, effectively partnering with faculty governance and administration to develop policies and procedures using research-based instructional strategies that enhance student learning and program/course delivery, while still protecting faculty rights and academic freedoms. As the leader of CIAPI, the director will develop and implement a strategic plan for online education in alignment with the university’s academic and strategic plans, overseeing budgets, resources, recommend staffing to support the growth and sustainability of online education programs, and be expected to supervise the Center’s staff (initially planned for two or three positions). Other duties include chairing an online education committee and serving on the university’s Academic Council. The Director will initially report to the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, and a strong, collaborative working relationship with the Chief Information Officer and ITS staff is also necessary. As part of the Academic Affairs division, this position will contribute to administratively building our university’s commitment to student success through strong curriculum and excellent teaching. Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for life-long learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices. SUNY Plattsburgh is an

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