Director of Distance Learning Unit
Κατηγορία:Εκπαίδευση, Ακαδημαϊκοί/Ερευνητές
Πόλη:Λεμεσός
University of Limassol
Εκπαίδευση
Working under the direct oversight of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, the Director of Distance Learning and Online Education is responsible for the planning, development, and management of the institution’s online and hybrid educational programs. This role ensures the delivery of accessible, high-quality online learning while driving growth, compliance, and innovation within distance education. The director collaborates across departments to foster student engagement, maintain accreditation standards, and expand the institution's online presence. The director provides guidance and support to faculty members involved in online teaching.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of new online and hybrid programs to align with institutional goals.
- Stay informed on trends and advancements in online education, bringing innovative approaches to the unit.
- Establish and maintain quality standards for online course content and delivery.
- Collaborate with faculty and instructional designers to develop and maintain high-quality online courses.
- Ensure courses meet academic standards and accreditation requirements.
- Oversee the implementation of best practices in instructional design.
- Oversee the integration of educational technology and learning management systems (LMS).
- Ensure technical support and resources are available to faculty and students.
- Manage budget and resources effectively.
- Provide training and professional development for faculty in online teaching methods.
- Supervise instructional design and technical staff within the unit.
- Develop strategies to increase student engagement in online programs.
- Address and resolve any student issues related to online learning.
- Collect and analyse data on program effectiveness, student success, and other key metrics.
- Prepare regular reports on the performance and growth of online programs.
- Provide training to faculty and students on effectively using distance learning technologies.
- Ensure that distance learning programs comply with accreditation standards and educational regulations (CYQAA).
- Gather and analyse feedback from students and faculty to continuously improve course content and delivery.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance department in order to prepare and update policies and procedures on marking and grading.
- Uses project management systems to monitor, update, and report on the status of Distance Learning Unit.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in E-learning/Blended Learning, Education/Distance Education, Educational design, Educational technology, ICT or related field.
- PhD would be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of related working in education or online education with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Knowledge of Adult Education principles.
- Experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS), mainly Moodle.
- Knowledge of educational technologies and digital tools to enhance the learners’ experiences.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Greek and English Language.
Applications:
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to hr@uol.ac.cy .
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. CVs and Personal Data will be kept secured and will only be stored for employment purposes.