A Director of Instruction works in a public school district to coordinate curriculum and teaching practices. Seeks to unify teaching practices and development a public understanding of the goals of the school, and the appropriate teaching content and methods.
Manager, Teaching, Learning and Distance Education Posting Number:
0001058 Reports to:
Dean, Student Life and Engagement Department:
Learning Resources Classification:
Exempt Full or Part-time:
Full Time Job Summary:
Provides operational leadership and strategic oversight for the Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education ( TLDE ) department. Oversees institutional efforts related to instructional support, online and hybrid learning, faculty development, instructional technologies, digital accessibility, distance education compliance, and academic support operations. Supervises TLDE personnel and ensures institutional compliance with accreditation expectations, accessibility standards, and distance education requirements while advancing high quality teaching and learning experiences that support student success and institutional effectiveness
Essential Functions:
1. In conjunction with Dean, Student Life and Engagement, contributes to strategic leadership. Provides, supervision, direction, and operational oversight for the Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education department, including direct supervision of the Learning Designer and LMS Administrator, while ensuring effective coordination of instructional support services, digital learning operations, faculty support, student Canvas orientation and onboarding initiatives, and departmental priorities. 2. Leads institutional efforts related to online, hybrid, remote, and technology enhanced learning initiatives Ensures instructional quality, student engagement, course effectiveness, online learning readiness, and alignment with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and best practices in higher education teaching and learning. 3. Oversee and ensure institutional compliance with relevant
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accessibility standards. Ensures compliance with distance education regulations, relevant accreditation expectations, copyright requirements, and relevant federal and state compliance obligations through active monitoring, reporting, documentation management, remediation tracking, and continuous improvement processes. 4. Develops, implements, and manages comprehensive accessibility and compliance workflows. Workflows address course review processes, faculty outreach, remediation timelines, training initiatives, reporting structures, audit preparation, student support resources, and institutional tracking systems to support accountability and measurable progress, including artificial intelligence tools, ethical AI integration, digital literacy, and emerging instructional technologies. 5. Oversees the administration, support, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Colleges learning management system and instructional technologies in partnership with the LMS Administrator and Information Technologies staff, including system integrations, upgrades, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, user support, student onboarding support, testing, and technology implementation. 6. Collaborates with faculty, Deans, Chairs, Information Technologies, and campus leadership to support course quality, instructional innovation, accessibility remediation, curriculum development, assessment strategies, online student success initiatives, student orientation efforts related to digital learning systems, and implementation of effective teaching and learning practices across all instructional modalities. 7. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates comprehensive faculty, staff, and student development opportunities related to instructional technology, Canvas navigation and usage, accessibility compliance, online pedagogy, course design, assessment practices, digital learning strategies, student engagement, online learning readiness, and emerging educational technologies through in person, virtual, and asynchronous delivery methods, including emerging educational technologies, artificial intelligence applications, ethical instructional technology practices, and evolving digital learning innovations. 8. Utilizes institutional data, accessibility reports, faculty feedback, course review findings, service metrics, student performance indicators, Canvas usage trends, and assessment results to evaluate operational effectiveness, identify risk areas, support strategic planning, improve departmental performance, and inform data driven decision making and continuous improvement efforts. 9. Develops and maintains departmental operational procedures, resource materials, FAQs, training documentation, student and faculty support materials, communication plans, project timelines, service standards, and workflow processes to ensure efficient operations, effective stakeholder communication, and consistent delivery of TLDE services and support.
Other Duties:
10. Other duties as assigned.
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Job Specifications:
Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in higher education, instructional technology, instructional design, education, distance education, curriculum development, educational leadership, or related field required. Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education related to teaching and learning support, instructional technology, distance education, faculty development, accessibility compliance, or academic support services. Supervisory or management experience required. Demonstrated experience with learning management systems, instructional technologies, accessibility standards, online learning practices, accreditation processes, and faculty support services. Knowledge of
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accessibility standards, distance education regulations, accreditation expectations, and instructional best practices. Experience supporting accreditation, compliance, accessibility remediation, and online learning initiatives. Experience with Canvas or other learning management systems and instructional technology integrations. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in higher education, instructional technology, instructional design, education, distance education, curriculum development, educational leadership, or related field preferred. Experience in community college teaching and learning environments. Experience developing and delivering faculty professional development programs. Experience collaborating across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Information Technologies. Strong communication, leadership, organizational, project management, and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze data, coordinate operational initiatives, and work effectively within a complex organizational environment. Commitment to student success, accessibility, continuous improvement, and the mission of community colleges. To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predicable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.
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Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQb1c8fJ5ay/ Thrive in Southwest Michigan Official transcripts required upon hire. Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position. Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu .
Open Date:
07/09/2026
Closing Date:
To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/5759 About Lake Michigan College Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline. Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve . Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees. Living in Southwest Michigan Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches , wineries , and nationally acclaimed golf courses . But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life . LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis. jeid-7a92b50c78814c4386e692e1f77706eb
