Dean of Distance Learning
Description
Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable. Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law.
BENEFITS: Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement package. Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin August 24, 2026. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO Employer
Responsibilities
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This is a multi-campus position with a home base on the Estherville Campus. The Dean of Distance Learning will provide strategic leadership for the College’s online and technology-enhanced learning initiatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and innovative educational experiences for students across all campuses. The Dean will provide leadership, facilitate change, and effectively manage distance learning programs, instructional technologies, resources, and personnel while working collaboratively with academic deans, faculty, and administrative departments to advance the College’s mission and strategic priorities. This position serves as the College’s primary leader for online education, overseeing learning management systems, distance education operations, faculty support, instructional technology, online course quality, and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements. The Dean works closely with academic divisions to expand high-quality online learning opportunities, improve student success and retention, support faculty professional development, and promote the effective integration of instructional technologies throughout the College.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in education, leadership, or related discipline required. Five or more years of instructional experience at a college or university is preferred. Two or more years of administrative leadership in education is preferred. Any equivalent combination of aforementioned experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this job will be considered by the Human Resources department. Experience in a technology driven field and familiarity with learning management systems preferred.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, Emmet, IA 51334
US
