Assistant Director, Online Teaching & Training

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Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Online Teaching & Training ensures the School of Education’s instructional excellence. They will serve as the primary assessment officer for the school's online modalities and platforms. In addition, the ADOTT will support adjunct instructors to ensure quality, accessibility, and preparedness, providing support.

This Role Will

• Standardize, evaluate, and ensure compliance and accessibility of all courses
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of student‑learning and program‑level assessment data
• Hire, onboard, train, and support adjunct faculty
• Provide ongoing pedagogical coaching and support seminars for adjuncts/staff.
• Manage instructional design, LMS configuration, and quality‑assurance processes
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Dean’s office, adjuncts, and student‑support teams

Endicott College is a vibrant community located on Boston’s North Shore, with a beautiful oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. We’re known for combining academic excellence with hands‑on learning, and we take pride in fostering a supportive environment for both students and employees. Working at Endicott means joining a close‑knit campus community where your contributions matter and where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued.

Key Responsibilities

Course Standardization & Evaluation (40%)

• Oversee instructional design, rubric‑driven reviews, and the launch of all online/asynchronous and blended courses
• Ensure all Canvas courses adhere to the accessibility standards outlined by the federal government
• Maintain course templates, syllabus standards, and assessment‑alignment guides
• Conduct regular audits—peer reviews or screen‑share walkthroughs—to ensure engagement, accessibility, and DEIB best practices

Faculty Hiring, Onboarding & Training (40%)

• Recruit, interview, and select adjunct instructors qualified to support graduate‑level courses (including doctoral)
• Manage onboarding logistics with Academic Coordinator: PAPs, orientation materials, and LMS account setup
• Develop and deliver initial and ongoing training seminars/workshops in collaboration with Quality Assurance: Canvas best practices, active‑learning, and inclusive teaching

Communication (20%)

• Act as the day‑to‑day contact for adjuncts on pedagogy, grading policies, tech issues, and academic integrity
• Liaise with program coordinators, student‑support services, and the Dean to resolve adjunct and student concerns
• Maintain communication channels: monthly newsletters, Slack/Teams groups, and virtual office hours
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Associate Dean, School of Education. Works under general supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists the Associate Dean in adjunct evaluations and support.

Core Competencies

• Reliability: able to get the job done, available, and engaged with the job and the Endicott community.
• Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time.
• Communication Skills: has clear, effective, and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things differently.
• Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition.
• Customer Service: anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner.
• Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions.
• Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge and experience with team members.

Qualifications And Skills

• Master’s in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related
• 5+ years’ experience in online course development, faculty training, or academic leadership
• Demonstrated success in collecting and analyzing educational assessment data; experience with dashboards and accreditation reporting
• Proven track record in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring adjunct or part‑time faculty
• Expertise with an LMS (Canvas preferred), instructional‑design models (e.g., ADDIE, Backward Design), and accessibility standards (WCAG, UDL)
• Experience implementing quality‑assurance processes (course reviews, rubrics, accreditation)
• Strong analytical skills: able to interpret assessment results and translate findings into actionable improvements
• Familiarity with MA DESE licensure requirements, regional/national accreditation standards, and inclusive‑pedagogy best practices
• Ability to travel to campus for in‑person meetings and events as needed

This role is a part‑time (up to 19 hours per week), 12 month role and is eligible for remote work. In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $30,000–$35,000 for up to 19 hours per week. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.

Effective Date of Current Version

March 2025