Director of Teaching and Learning

Lamar Institute of Technology; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar Institute of Technology is seeking a Director of Teaching and Learning to provide strategic leadership for faculty development and instructional design.

This role involves promoting evidence-based practices, overseeing the Teaching and Learning Center, and collaborating with academic leaders to enhance student learning outcomes. A master's degree in education or a related field and significant higher education experience are required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in higher education teaching and instructional design.
• Expertise in course design and learning outcomes alignment.
• Experience supporting online and hybrid course development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of the Teaching and Learning Center.
• Design and deliver professional development programs.
• Guide faculty on instructional design and course delivery.

Skills

Course design

Instructional innovation

Faculty development

Data-informed teaching

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary

The Director of Teaching and Learning’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing strategic leadership for faculty and staff professional development, instructional design, and advancement of high-quality teaching across the institution. This position leads initiatives that promote evidence-based instructional practices, innovative course design, and continuous improvement of student learning outcomes in alignment with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and workforce needs. The Director serves as a campus leader and resource on best practices in teaching, learning, and instructional design. The Director collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and Institutional Effectiveness to ensure the design, delivery, and assessment of instruction support student success, retention, and completion. This position is an exempt level position, and reports directly to the AVP of Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize and lead LIT’s professional development opportunities.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the Teaching and Learning Center including oversight of the programs, service, and budget.
• Guide instructional design efforts for face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Provide direct support and consultation to faculty on course design, alignment of learning outcomes, and integration of active learning strategies.
• Design, deliver, and assess professional development programs focused on teaching effectiveness, instructional innovation, and student engagement.
• Support faculty in adopting student-centered and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training for new and adjunct faculty related to teaching expectations, instructional technology, and course delivery.
• Facilitate communities of practice, workshops, and peer-learning opportunities to strengthen teaching and learning across disciplines.
• Partner with Institutional effectiveness and academic leadership to align instructional practices with student learning outcomes and program assessment.
• Promote the use of data to inform teaching practices and improve student success metrics (e.g., retention, completion, and course success rates).
• Support faculty in designing meaningful assessments that demonstrate student learning and program effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on digital pedagogy, accessibility, and universal design for learning (UDL).
• Evenings and weekends may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or a related field (doctoral degree preferred).
• Significant experience in higher education teaching, instructional design, or faculty development.
• Demonstrated expertise in course design, learning outcomes alignment, and assessment practices.
• Experience supporting online and hybrid course development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience leading faculty development programs or a teaching and learning center.
• Experience working with institutional data to support teaching and learning improvement.
• Experience in a community or technical college.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.