Executive Director, Center Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Executive Director, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

The Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITAL) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for comprehensive faculty development and instructional technology and design initiatives that advance excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship across the university. This position plays a central role in shaping the institution's instructional future, fostering a culture of evidence-based pedagogy, and supporting faculty success at all career stages.

Reporting to the Provost Office, the Executive Director oversees the Center's programs, services, budget, and staff; leads strategic initiatives in instructional innovation and educational technology; and collaborates closely with academic units, faculty governance, and key campus partners to ensure faculty development is a visible, well-supported, and data-informed institutional priority. This position requires a visionary, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader with a strong record of innovation, demonstrated commitment to student success, and deep expertise in faculty development and instructional design.

Strategic Leadership and Vision (30%)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year strategic plan for faculty development aligned with the university's academic mission, strategic priorities, and emerging trends in higher education
• Provide visionary leadership for campus-wide initiatives that make the institution an outstanding place for faculty to teach, mentor, engage in scholarly and creative work, and contribute to student success
• Lead the development of institutional strategies for emerging technologies, including AI-enhanced teaching, addressing opportunities, risks, and long-term instructional implications
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with deans, department chairs, program directors, faculty governance, and other academic leaders to identify needs, share best practices, and align initiatives
• Advise senior academic leadership on trends, challenges, and innovations in teaching and learning
• Collaborate with campus partners, including the library, sponsored research, and academic accommodation offices, to support institutional priorities
• Serve on university committees, task forces, and working groups related to teaching and learning
• Serve as a campus-wide resource and advocate for policies and practices that enhance faculty success, career progression, and well-being
• Engage with and represent the Center at conferences, workshops, national networks, and organizations to elevate the university's visibility in teaching and learning innovation

Faculty Development Programming and Support (30%)

• Design, implement, and assess comprehensive faculty development programs across all career stages, including:
• New faculty onboarding and integration programs
• Early-career faculty mentoring and development
• Mid-career faculty renewal and advancement initiatives
• Leadership development for department chairs, directors, and emerging faculty leaders
• Teaching excellence workshops, learning communities, and institutes
• Use research, evaluation, and learning analytics to inform program development and instructional strategy
• Oversee the design and delivery of professional development in evidence-based teaching practices, active learning, curriculum design, assessment, instructional strategies, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)
• Provide or supervise individual instructional consultations for faculty, departments, and schools
• Ensure all programming is inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse faculty needs across disciplines and modalities

Instructional Design and Educational Technology Leadership (20%)

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for instructional design services, ensuring alignment with best practices and institutional goals
• Lead initiatives supporting effective use of the Canvas Learning Management System and other educational technologies for course delivery, assessment, and faculty development
• Oversee the integration of emerging technologies into teaching and learning, including generative AI,…