What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Innovative Teaching position at Midland University?
Midland University, a small private liberal arts institution, is seeking a dynamic educational leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape by leading the implementation of cutting-edge teaching methodologies across the curriculum. The Director of Innovative Teaching provides vision and oversight for faculty development including evaluating appropriate support, resources, programming, and training opportunities for the design, delivery, and assessment of teaching and learning. This position is responsible for the department's strategic and operational planning, as well as the continuous improvement of professional development offerings and services to support faculty across the college in teaching excellence, leadership, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance to faculty on the development of outcomes-based curriculum and related assessment templates (syllabi, curriculum mapping, course embedded assessments, rubric development, etc.)
- Applies research-based learning theory and proven instructional design principles to assist faculty with creating engaging and outcomes-based courses. Serves as the university resource for excellence in pedagogy including face-to-face, hybrid, blended and online modalities
- Develops and delivers (FT & PT) faculty orientation and onboarding processes
- Collaborates with deans to ensure the programming provided in various training modalities (workshops, courses, panels, dialogue days, webinars, etc.) aligns to the institutional strategy, as well as any additional identified faculty needs; identifies and promotes external professional development opportunities; solicits and integrates feedback from faculty and college leadership to inform professional development programming
- Recommends teaching and learning best practices to Academic Council; conducts course observations as needed
- Provides training for course delivery using Canvas, the University's learning management system, and other relevant platforms.
- Remains current in industry trends, instructional design research, and related technology
- Recommends and provides guidance for incorporating innovative technologies throughout programs of study
- Participates in the evaluation, selection, testing and implementation of hardware and software tools, technologies, and services that enhance the teaching/learning experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or a related field
- A passion for academic excellence, effective teaching, and educational innovation
- Three to five years' experience in curriculum design, implementing high impact practices in higher education, instructional technology, online education, and learning management systems
- Knowledge of current industry trends, instructional strategy research, and related technology
- Familiarity with accessibility guidelines that govern face-to-face, distance, and online education
- Established record of effective post-secondary teaching and/ or training and professional development
- Strong interpersonal skills, including exceptional communication and collaboration with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, employees and external parties.
