Director, Center of Teaching Innovation

Overview:

Reporting directly to the vice provost, the director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center for Teaching Innovation including supervising staff, student workers and/or contracted workers; serve as ex-officio member of the Council on Teaching and Learning. Provide consultation services for faculty to determine their teaching needs and to connect faculty with appropriate directors, trainers, support staff, faculty fellows, and librarians. Support pedagogical efforts of faculty in the classroom and on-line by working with faculty to determine appropriate use and integration of technology, new teaching practices, and open educational resources (OER) and affordable resources into teaching and learning activities. Coordinate support for integration of high-impact teaching practices, promote effective technology use, and coordinate faculty development programs. The director may participate in the training of faculty in the use of new pedagogies and technology for instructional purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. (E) Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center for Teaching Innovation; serve as ex-officio member of the Council on Teaching and Learning.
2. (E) Hire, supervise, and manage performance expectations for staff, student workers, and/or contracted workers.
3. (E) Develop and implement services, workshops, and programs aimed at supporting the teaching role of faculty and librarians, including managing the scheduling and development of promotional materials, and other activities designed to support best practices in teaching and faculty development.
4. (E) Coordinate support for the needs of the Faculty Fellows that support faculty teaching.
5. (E) Provide consultation services for faculty to determine their teaching needs and to connect faculty with appropriate directors, trainers, support staff, faculty fellows, and librarians.
6. (E) Assist faculty in integrating new pedagogical techniques and technologies; apply and share knowledge of best practices in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
7. (E) May assist the faculty with the design, development and integration of digital course materials, OER/affordable course materials, multimedia presentations, and other interactive technologies in support of classroom and online instruction.
8. (E) Support and promote faculty in developing inclusive pedagogical practices that recognize a diversity of student backgrounds and learning styles.
9. (E) Responsible for web content and online resources for the Center for Teaching Innovation and other university sites that connect faculty to a variety of support services.
10. Participate in educational events, such Pearls and Perils, Opening Day, and Research Day.
11. Collaborate with other campus units in the development and delivery of professional development programming such as Information Technology Services, the Library, the Office of Inclusive Excellence, and the Center for Research & Creative Activities.
12. Assist the vice provost as necessary with projects and initiatives.
13. Demonstrate sensitivity to students, faculty and staff of varying ethnic, racial, religious, gender, cultural disability, sexual orientation and socioeconomic backgrounds.
14. Serve as a role model and mentor for students as appropriate.