Director of Athens Teaching, Learning & Innovation Services (ATLIS

Director of Athens Teaching, Learning & Innovation Services (ATLIS)

The Director of Athens Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Support (ATLIS) provides strategic leadership, vision, and management for the University's initiatives to support excellence in teaching, instructional innovation, and student learning. The Director fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement by coordinating initiatives that promote effective pedagogy, innovative teaching practices, and student-centered learning. The Director leads the University's integrated efforts in academic support, educational development, digital learning, and online education, and promotes inclusive pedagogy, and supports evidence-based instructional practices that foster student success across all modalities.

This is a 12-month staff position without faculty rank.

Essential Functions:

• Provide strategic leadership for all ATLIS operations, programs, and personnel;
• Oversee institutional initiatives in academic support, educational development, and digital and online learning;
• Build and promote a culture of teaching effectiveness with faculty;
• Plan and coordinate semester-based professional development programming in advance of each academic term to ensure faculty and staff have timely access to training, resources, and pedagogical support opportunities;
• Ensure adjunct and part-time faculty have equitable access to ATLIS programs and resources by providing flexible professional development options that accommodate varied teaching schedules;
• Lead faculty development initiatives in collaboration with Academic Affairs, including the summer Athens Academy, new faculty orientation, workshops, seminars, and consultations on topics such as instructional design, assessment, online/hybrid teaching, active learning, and inclusive pedagogy;
• Supervise ATLIS staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with any University and federal grant requirements;
• Represent ATLIS and the University at regional and national forums on teaching, learning, and academic innovation;
• Collaborate with academic departments and campus partners to support high-impact teaching practices, curriculum innovation, and student engagement;
• Maintain a visible and collaborative presence across campus; serve as a key resource on pedagogy and academic innovation;
• Stay abreast of national trends, research, and technologies related to higher education teaching and learning; and
• Other duties as assigned to advance ATLIS operations and faculty support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in higher education related to teaching, learning, or faculty development.
• Experience leading professional development programs and supporting faculty innovation.

Other Qualifications and

Job Requirements:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, Ed.D, or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Experience leading a Center for Teaching and Learning or similar academic innovation unit.
• Experience integrating AI, data analytics, or digital tools into teaching and faculty development.
• Evidence of scholarly contribution or publications related to pedagogy, assessment or faculty experience.
• Online education experience

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to access certain areas on campus
• Frequently works in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, such as standing and/or sitting, for a prolonged period of time
• Ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 25 pounds
• Frequently communicates with others to exchange information
• Frequently tasked with repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Occasionally operates a motor vehicle
• Frequently tasked with using near vision for the use of a computer, reading, writing, etc.
• Frequently tasked with using far vision for observing the classroom, presentations, etc.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech or sounds
• Works outdoors for events as needed
• Occasionally exposed to noise environments

Salary

Schedule:

Salary Band: A130. To view salary schedules visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

University Information:
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course.

The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The…