Director Of Teaching And Learning

DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Faculty Development Center, the Director of Teaching and Learning develops, organizes, and coordinates the delivery of a multi-modal, developmentally sequenced array of evidence-based education and training programs to enhance faculty effectiveness in teaching and resultant student learning.

The Director supervises one full-time employee (FTE) and student workers and is responsible for implementing the Center’s strategic plan related to teaching and learning, fostering collaboration within the Center and with faculty and campus partners.

• Strategic Oversight
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  Implement the Center’s strategic plan, rooted in the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, to provide holistic support for faculty professional development.
• Leadership
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  Lead the teaching and learning support for the Center, including hiring, training, and developing professional staff and student workers.
• Innovation
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  Stay current with evidence-based trends, evaluate their potential, and recommend implementation to the Executive Director.
• Budgeting & Fundraising
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  Ensure cost-effective use of resources and support the Executive Director in pursuing grant funding.
• Relationship Management
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  Maintain relationships with faculty and campus partners to provide services.
• Provide high-quality professional development for faculty in teaching and learning.
• Serve as a “one‑stop‑shop” for faculty professional development, partnering with units across the institution.
• Conduct intakes with faculty seeking assistance and refer accordingly.
• Develop, organize, and coordinate delivery of a multi-modal, developmentally sequenced array of evidence‑based programs.
• Oversee daily activities, including providing programs and individualized support.
• Assess outcomes of efforts and adjust accordingly to align with the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and professional development of staff and student workers.
• Support the process for the faculty excellence awards and other duties as requested.

• Doctoral degree in higher education, instructional design, human relations, or related field.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in pedagogical development and supervisory skills in higher education.

• Adapt quickly to changes and new ideas.
• Support the organization’s mission and values.
• Develop strategies to achieve goals and adapt them to changing conditions.
• Include appropriate people in decision‑making.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Focus on accountability and resolving problems and conflicts.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Build a positive team spirit.
• Influence actions and opinions of others effectively.
• Continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Share expertise with others.
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; support inclusion of all faculty.

• Excellent and persuasive communication (oral, written, presentation) and consultative skills.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and professional development materials.
• Faculty‑facing skills, especially speaking and presenting.
• Respond promptly to stakeholder questions.
• Solicit faculty feedback to improve programming.

• Synthesize complex information.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Generate creative solutions and resolve problems timely.
• Develop alternative solutions.
• Work well in both group and individual problem‑solving situations.
• Seek ways to improve and promote quality.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and support change‑management initiatives.

• Proficiency with MS Office suite required.
• Proficiency with the internet, e‑mail, and computer programs/systems.
• Proficiency with Adobe or Canva design software and database tools such as Airtable preferred.

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