Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

Widener University is currently seeking an innovative and strategic Director for its Center for Teaching and Learning. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Director will oversee the University’s efforts to promote teaching excellence and provide opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.

This role will identify, develop, and oversee a rich and diverse set of programming including: new faculty orientation, in-house training, guest speakers, and external events. The Director will promote teaching excellence and best practices by regularly meeting with faculty as well as maintaining a space for collaboration, interdepartmental projects, and idea sharing. The Director will assist with institutional and program assessment activities and help faculty with assessment processes for continuous improvement of student learning.

• →Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission, values and goals of the Provost’s Office and Widener University.

• Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive faculty development initiatives, including new faculty orientation and faculty mentoring programs.
• Identify, develop, and coordinate internal and external professional development opportunities that support excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty, librarians, instructional designers, instructional technologists, and other subject matter experts to deliver innovative and impactful professional development programming.
• Coordinate and manage faculty and staff micro-credentialing initiatives that promote continuous learning and professional growth.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning across the University.
• Promote evidence-based instructional practices and emerging pedagogical strategies that enhance student engagement and success.
• Support faculty in the exploration and adoption of effective teaching methodologies, educational technologies, and learner-centered approaches.

• Create and facilitate opportunities for faculty to collaborate, share best practices, exchange ideas, and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue.
• Build and sustain a vibrant community of practice that encourages professional engagement, innovation, and collegial support.
• Maintain a visible and active presence across academic units and campus locations to strengthen relationships and promote collaboration among faculty and staff.

• Promote and support institutional, co-curricular, program, and course assessment initiatives that advance student learning and institutional effectiveness.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative stakeholders to develop and sustain assessment practices that foster continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Assist faculty and departments in using assessment data to evaluate outcomes, improve programs, and enhance educational quality.

• Provide leadership for Center for Teaching and Learning initiatives that align with the University's mission, strategic priorities, and accreditation expectations.
• Develop outreach strategies that increase participation in Center programs and services while strengthening engagement across the campus community.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for teaching excellence, faculty success, and lifelong professional learning throughout the University.

• Advance excellence in teaching and learning through innovative faculty development programs.
• Strengthen faculty engagement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Enhance assessment practices that support student success and continuous institutional improvement.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and learner-centered academic culture.

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