Director of the Center for Teaching, Innovation, and Research

Position Summary: The CTIR Director is the primary individual responsible for planning and implementing professional development that advances the ability of faculty and staff to employ best practices in teaching and administration, to promote research, and to advance innovative and equity-focused approaches to program development and engagement with students and peers. The CTIR Director also oversees the advancement and sustained implementation of High-Impact Practices (HIPs). CTIR Director Responsibilities: Working with campus constituents, the Director will identify campus professional development needs and develop strategies to deliver campus programming, especially that which promotes the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), advances best practices in teaching, enhances the Adams Experience, and supports Adams State University’s Purpose Statement to serve diverse populations as befits our status as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Programming: 1. Plan, facilitate, and assess New Faculty Orientation (NFO). 2. Collaborate with the Faculty & Staff Development Committee and relevant grant staff (Title III, Title V, NSF) to plan and deliver annual mid-year overnight retreat and other relevant campus-wide professional development initiatives 3. Collaborate with equity and inclusion efforts on campus to translate inclusive excellence initiatives into classroom and administrative practice. 4. Identify, schedule, and deliver academic year programming (including identifying and arranging for facilitators when appropriate) such as: Learner-centered education workshops; Workshops focused on professional development for ASU staff; Procedural workshops (tenure & promotion, curriculum and instruction, grading procedures, advising students, suicide prevention, etc.); AITC/Computing Services workshops; Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Accountability group; Culturally-responsive pedagogy; Equity-minded leadership Inviting guest speakers and scholars; Develop and deliver professional development to academic program faculty that supports their ability to integrate High-Impact Practices into their classes; Assist in providing training to academic programs on the research-based essential qualities that make educational practices high-impact; 5. Lead Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Accountability group and provide support for SoTL. 6. Maintain open discussion with academic units to ascertain programming needs. 7. Collaborate with Human Resources to develop staff onboarding processes and to identify staff training and professional development needs. 8. Collaborate with campus partners to develop best practices for training and professional development for all campus employees 9. Collaborate with PASC and CEC to identify staff training needs. 10. Develop and deliver surveys as needed, especially in collaboration with grant staff for grant reporting purposes. 11. Develop a robust and responsive mentoring program for new faculty and staff 12. Establish and implement deliberate communication strategies to share best practices with the university community. 13. Plan regularly offered teaching institute/conference. 14. With School Directors and Department Chairs, Institutional Research, Assessment, and Academic Instructional Technology Center, identify curriculum revision needs and collaborate with departments to facilitate curriculum and syllabi revisions. Additional Duties: 1. Chair Faculty & Staff Development Committee & oversee CTIR budget. 2. Co-chair the employee onboarding and training committee with the Manager of Talent Acquisition. 3. Serve on ASU’s Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Criterion 3 Committee. 4. Campus communication including: Collaborate with shared governance groups, grant directors, IRB, the Student Scholar Days Committee, and other stakeholders to align programming and communications to campus Coordinate registration/RSVP/attendance forms for participants in professional development programming, Collaborate with internal and external presenters Coordinate in promoting other cross-campus programming such as Kindred Spirits Luncheons, Title V sponsored events, and Adams Experience workshops. 5. Stay current on SoTL, HIPs, and other teaching best practices by traveling to conferences (e.g. AABLEE, AAC&U, POD) and researching new developments which promote teaching excellence. 6. Serve on Academic Council, Faculty Diversity, and Student Scholar Days Committees 7. Facilitate High-Impact Practices (HIP) development and implementation: Serve as the expert resource on HIPs, Promote e-portfolios (eP), First-Year Seminar (FYS), writing-intensive courses (WICS), and capstone as curricular practices at ASU, Assist academic programs to identify courses in which new and existing HIPs are included and assess for effectiveness or improvement, Use assessment data to continually improve the program, Provide updates on HIP implementation to Adams State offices and staff, such as Admissions, recruitment and retention councils, PR/Marketing, CoRE, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs, Assist with collecting and developing material for the Adams Experience website page, Coordinate with faculty/staff leading initiatives to integrate other HIPs into the undergraduate curriculum to ensure a consistent approach, 8. Make programming materials accessible to distance faculty/staff. 9. Develop and complete reports & evaluation of programming. 10. Stay current in Educator Development literature. 11. Facilitate scheduling of CTIR events. 12. Develop/maintain web presence. Minimum Qualifications: ● Master’s degree and college teaching experience. ● Strong communication/presentation skills, planning, and organizational skills. ● Experience planning and leading professional development programming. ● Experience managing a budget. ● Knowledge of and experience with evaluation, assessment, and data analysis. ● Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies. ● Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. ● Demonstrated record of successful commitment to team- and project-based work. ● Relevant ability working with underserved/underrepresented populations. ● Ability to advance the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among the College's faculty, staff, students, research, teaching and community outreach, with relevant programs, goals and activities. ● Ability to understand and articulate needs and concerns from a perspective that includes intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and other significant aspects of individual and cultural identity. Preferred Qualifications: ● Terminal degree preferred. ● Demonstrated success using one or more HIPs with undergraduate students. ● Strong experience utilizing online learning systems. Adams State University values an inclusive environment that facilitates collegial relationships, encourages mutual understanding among diverse individuals, and leads to addressing issues and differences in an atmosphere where all are valued and affirmed. We warmly invite applications from candidates who thrive in this environment of honesty, efficacy, and collaboration. Salary: The expected salary is $57,283 to $65,159 commensurate with education and experience. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit https://www.adams.edu/hr/benefits/. Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available. To apply, please submit the following materials: ● Cover letter addressing experience relevant to the job duties, and qualifications specified in position description with a focus on meeting the professional development needs of faculty and staff in the context of promoting success for diverse students. ● Statement on how ASU’s Federally-designated HSI status and commitment to equity, inclusion, and access aligns with professional (and/or personal) goals. ● Current CV. ● Unofficial transcripts of college level work. ● List of four professional references with contact information. All applications must be submitted through the ASU Careers page at https://www.adams.edu/hr/employment/. Questions about the position may be directed to Nick Saenz at cnsaenz@adams.edu Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and applications received by July 1, 2024 will receive full consideration. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2024, however, the position is open until filled. The successful applicant will be required to submit official academic transcripts prior to appointment. Disclosures: In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Background Check Policy: Adams State University performs background checks as a condition of employment for prospective employees and current employees seeking certain promotional opportunities. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check. Applicants will be asked to provide personal data and sign a release form before the background check is conducted. Applicants who fail to provide the data and consent form will not be considered for employment or promotion. Background checks include review of criminal records and sex offender registry background. Credit and driving record background may apply to certain positions. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status. Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Situated in the San Luis Valley, the campus is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. With towering peaks of over 14,300 feet, the mountains provide variety of outdoor recreation in all seasons. Adams State Is The Most Publicly Diverse University in Colorado Join us for a learning experience that links education to community, fosters a sense of belonging, and celebrates diverse cultural and social perspectives. Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. Adams State has a long history of diversity and inclusion, and has been an established, respected Hispanic Serving Institution since 1998 (the first HSI in Colorado). We have an institutional commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic students. Here, HSI is more than just a designation; it’s a continual, energizing mix of intentional actions that enhance the education and experience of all our students. It’s not just a head count. It’s the way our students count — how each person is treated with the same high level of respect, inclusion and service, and how each person has an equal opportunity to grow and advance