Director of Teaching Innovation and Faculty Development
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Faculty, University Professor
Director of Teaching Innovation and Faculty Development
The Director of Teaching Innovation and Faculty Support leads and manages the design, coordination, and delivery of faculty development programming and instructional support services across the university. This position serves as the senior faculty-facing leader within CTRE, directly supervising the Instructional Designer, Program Coordinator, and student workers while managing professional development initiatives, faculty engagement, internal grant program, external grant support, course audits, and instructional improvement.
The Director supports faculty in the effective integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and assessment, and operates with full day-to-day leadership of faculty development activities and staff under the strategic direction of the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in education, higher education administration, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in faculty development, instructional support, or teaching and learning center operations in a higher education setting. Demonstrated experience designing and delivering professional development programs for faculty. Experience conducting course reviews, audits, or quality assessments across multiple instructional modalities.
Supervisory experience including performance management, staff development, and team leadership. Experience with learning management systems, instructional technologies, and faculty support platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a related field. Experience with course quality review frameworks (OLC, QM, or equivalent). Experience guiding faculty on the integration of AI into instruction and course design. Experience with learning management systems, instructional technologies, and faculty support platforms.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of faculty development theory, evidence-based teaching practices, and adult learning principles. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging professional development programming for diverse faculty audiences. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across academic departments and administrative units. Experience with course quality review processes, instructional design principles, and assessment strategies. Familiarity with artificial intelligence applications in higher education, including generative AI tools and their implications for teaching, learning, and academic integrity.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and follow-through. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to analyze program data and prepare reports for institutional leadership. Familiarity with learning management systems, instructional technologies, and digital teaching tools. Commitment to inclusive excellence and culturally responsive approaches to faculty development. Ability to work collaboratively with instructional designers, faculty, and administrative leadership.
Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership skills, including performance management, staff development, and workload allocation.
Additional Applicant Information
Physical Requirement/ Demands
- Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer. Ability to deliver presentations and training sessions in person and virtually. Occasional movement between offices, classrooms, and training spaces on campus. Occasional lifting of event materials up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
- Professional office environment within the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence. Standard university hours;
Monday through Friday. In-person position with occasional flexibility as determined by the Executive Director. Occasional weekend availability may be required for special events or programming needs. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible administrative appointment.
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