University of Louisville
Director, Teaching and Innovation
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
University of Louisville Director, Teaching and Innovation Louisville, Kentucky
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Position Description:
The Director of Teaching Programs at the University of Louisville’s (UofL) Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning leads a comprehensive faculty development initiative focused on maximizing student success through effective teaching. This includes foundational “credentialing” for course design/teaching across the full range of course modalities; engagement opportunities for continual faculty growth in the teaching role; and support for holistic faculty career progression. Working from an orientation of empathy for the faculty experience, this leadership position champions "teaching as a student success intervention."The Director coordinates teaching-related programs of the Delphi Center, including a suite of faculty professional development programming, the Teaching Innovation Learning Lab (TILL), the annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference, and various online resources. This Director directly supervises a team of four and works collaboratively to leverage resources of the Delphi Center in support of Teaching Programs. As a member of the Delphi Center Leadership Team, the Director works closely with other directors to achieve strategic goals, fostering synergies with the Evidence-driven Inquiry and Impact (EdII) and Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) teams.Functioning as a change agent, they advocate for necessary resources and inspire faculty to achieve aspirational teaching excellence. The Director builds and maintains strong collaborations with key institutional partners such as Faculty Affairs and associate deans for undergraduate education, ensuring UofL instructors are equipped to optimize student learning and success.They embody the concept of the scholarly practitioner, staying current with research and best practices in course design and teaching methods while guiding faculty in effectively leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and learning. The Director serves as a role model for strategic teaching effectiveness across modalities, helping to foster a data-driven culture that positions teaching effectiveness as a tool to improve student outcomes and graduation rates.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides oversight for the design, coordination, and assessment of multiple faculty professional development offerings.Supervises team members and fosters a synergistic team dynamic.Champions the strategic role of teaching in collaboration with key institutional partners.Serves as a member of the Delphi Center Leadership Team.Initiates proposed new programs as a change agent.The Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning:
The Delphi Center seeks candidates who value teamwork, customer service, and excellence. The Center provides direct feedback on a regular basis to all employees through the lens of a growth mindset. It is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of UofL’s students and employees.Preferred Qualifications:A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education.Education and/or experience equivalent to 10 years in faculty professional development, instructional design, and/or teaching in higher education.Documented experience supervising others in a higher education setting.Evidence of significant engagement with the higher education community of educational development.Documented experience teaching in multiple course modalities.Consistent record of collaborating effectively toward achievement of common goals.Demonstrated ability to inspire others toward excellence in digital course design and teaching.Please include a cover letter and three professional references with your resume, combined as one PDF document.Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.Assistance and Accommodations:
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email or by phone.
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Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Position Description:
The Director of Teaching Programs at the University of Louisville’s (UofL) Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning leads a comprehensive faculty development initiative focused on maximizing student success through effective teaching. This includes foundational “credentialing” for course design/teaching across the full range of course modalities; engagement opportunities for continual faculty growth in the teaching role; and support for holistic faculty career progression. Working from an orientation of empathy for the faculty experience, this leadership position champions "teaching as a student success intervention."The Director coordinates teaching-related programs of the Delphi Center, including a suite of faculty professional development programming, the Teaching Innovation Learning Lab (TILL), the annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference, and various online resources. This Director directly supervises a team of four and works collaboratively to leverage resources of the Delphi Center in support of Teaching Programs. As a member of the Delphi Center Leadership Team, the Director works closely with other directors to achieve strategic goals, fostering synergies with the Evidence-driven Inquiry and Impact (EdII) and Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) teams.Functioning as a change agent, they advocate for necessary resources and inspire faculty to achieve aspirational teaching excellence. The Director builds and maintains strong collaborations with key institutional partners such as Faculty Affairs and associate deans for undergraduate education, ensuring UofL instructors are equipped to optimize student learning and success.They embody the concept of the scholarly practitioner, staying current with research and best practices in course design and teaching methods while guiding faculty in effectively leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and learning. The Director serves as a role model for strategic teaching effectiveness across modalities, helping to foster a data-driven culture that positions teaching effectiveness as a tool to improve student outcomes and graduation rates.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides oversight for the design, coordination, and assessment of multiple faculty professional development offerings.Supervises team members and fosters a synergistic team dynamic.Champions the strategic role of teaching in collaboration with key institutional partners.Serves as a member of the Delphi Center Leadership Team.Initiates proposed new programs as a change agent.The Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning:
The Delphi Center seeks candidates who value teamwork, customer service, and excellence. The Center provides direct feedback on a regular basis to all employees through the lens of a growth mindset. It is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of UofL’s students and employees.Preferred Qualifications:A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education.Education and/or experience equivalent to 10 years in faculty professional development, instructional design, and/or teaching in higher education.Documented experience supervising others in a higher education setting.Evidence of significant engagement with the higher education community of educational development.Documented experience teaching in multiple course modalities.Consistent record of collaborating effectively toward achievement of common goals.Demonstrated ability to inspire others toward excellence in digital course design and teaching.Please include a cover letter and three professional references with your resume, combined as one PDF document.Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.Assistance and Accommodations:
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email or by phone.
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