Director, Center Teaching and Learning

Widener University is currently seeking an innovative and strategic Director for its Center for Teaching and Learning. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs the Director will oversee the Universitys efforts to promote teaching excellence and provide opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.

This role will identify develop and oversee a rich and diverse set of programming including: new faculty orientation in-house training guest speakers and external events. The Director will promote teaching excellence and best practices by regularly meeting with faculty as well as maintaining a space for collaboration interdepartmental projects and idea sharing. The Director will assist with institutional and program assessment activities and help faculty with assessment processes for continuous improvement of student learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

Essential Duties:

Faculty Development and Support

• Design implement and oversee comprehensive faculty development initiatives including new faculty orientation and faculty mentoring programs.
• Identify develop and coordinate internal and external professional development opportunities that support excellence in teaching learning scholarship and leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty librarians instructional designers instructional technologists and other subject matter experts to deliver innovative and impactful professional development programming.
• Coordinate and manage faculty and staff micro-credentialing initiatives that promote continuous learning and professional growth.

Teaching Excellence and Innovation

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation and excellence in teaching and learning across the University.
• Promote evidence-based instructional practices and emerging pedagogical strategies that enhance student engagement and success.
• Support faculty in the exploration and adoption of effective teaching methodologies educational technologies and learner-centered approaches.

Community Building and Collaboration

• Create and facilitate opportunities for faculty to collaborate share best practices exchange ideas and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue.
• Build and sustain a vibrant community of practice that encourages professional engagement innovation and collegial support.
• Maintain a visible and active presence across academic units and campus locations to strengthen relationships and promote collaboration among faculty and staff.

Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness

• Promote and support institutional co-curricular program and course assessment initiatives that advance student learning and institutional effectiveness.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative stakeholders to develop and sustain assessment practices that foster continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Assist faculty and departments in using assessment data to evaluate outcomes improve programs and enhance educational quality.

Strategic Leadership and Outreach

• Provide leadership for Center for Teaching and Learning initiatives that align with the Universitys mission strategic priorities and accreditation expectations.
• Develop outreach strategies that increase participation in Center programs and services while strengthening engagement across the campus community.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for teaching excellence faculty success and lifelong professional learning throughout the University.

Expected Outcomes

• Advance excellence in teaching and learning through innovative faculty development programs.
• Strengthen faculty engagement collaboration and professional growth.
• Enhance assessment practices that support student success and continuous institutional improvement.
• Promote an inclusive collaborative…