Director of Teaching Excellence

Sowela Technical Community College; Schriever (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Flexible benefits plan

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Fletcher Technical Community College invites applications for the Director of Teaching Excellence. Based in Schriever, LA, the role leads teaching improvement initiatives, coordinates professional development, and supports faculty with instructional design and evidence-based practices.

The position reports to Academic Affairs & Initiatives, requires a Master’s degree and senior experience in faculty development, and offers a competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in teaching and learning or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in pedagogical theory and instructional design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in faculty development or related higher education role.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate professional development programs for faculty.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and consultation to faculty to improve teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
• Support curriculum alignment, assessment planning, and instructional design across programs.
• Collaborate with program faculty and department heads to develop meaningful student learning outcomes.
• Oversee evaluation, program reviews, and data analysis for accreditation and compliance.
• Participate in college committees and lead initiatives related to teaching excellence.

Skills

Pedagogical theory

Instructional design

Evidence-based teaching

Communication skills

Collaboration

Higher education tech trends

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Director of Teaching Excellence
Job no: 495651
Closes: Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Locations: Schriever, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: $72,000 - $74,600

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision, and value statement of the College.
• Provide a framework for developing initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching practices, curriculum design, and assessment strategies.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate professional development programs, workshops, and seminars to support faculty in adopting evidence-based teaching strategies, active learning techniques, and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Provide individualized mentoring, coaching, and consultation to faculty members seeking to improve their teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
• Support faculty with instructional design related to alignment of course learning objectives and learning activities as assessment tools and ensuring quality standards.
• Provide training and support for new faculty onboarding.
• Guide academic program faculty in the ongoing development of meaningful assessment and evaluation plans focused on improving student learning at the course and program level.
• Assist faculty and administration in interpreting educational data for program improvement and decision-making.
• Conduct assessment trainings for faculty of academic programs and general education courses.
• Coordinate the administration and collection of the general education assessment tool for student outcomes.
• Serve as a non-voting member on the Curriculum Committee to ensure that course and program submissions and proposals include meaningful learning objectives, student learning outcomes, and assessment activities to include but not limited to elements of quality matters.
• Collaborate with program faculty and/or department heads or deans in the development of meaningful program-level student learning outcomes and assessment plans for new/proposed programs.
• Provide oversight in the collection and completion of program-level student learning outcome reports in collaboration with respective program faculty.
• Develop and implement a process for reviewing curriculum maps for meaningful alignment of course learning objectives to program student learning outcomes and assist program faculty, where needed, to close any alignment gaps for strengthening assessment of student learning.
• Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Research & Assessment with the coordination and implementation of comprehensive annual program reviews to include the coordination of training events for program leaders and faculty.
• Collect and analyze departmental data for accreditation and compliance reporting (e.g., SACSCOC).
• Oversee physical facilities and equipment for the operations of the Center of Teaching Excellence and eLearning. Manage departmental budget development, allocation, reporting, and compliance.
• Supervise staff by approving leave, conducting performance evaluations and planning, and being responsible for counseling and discipline. Support staff responsible for various educational technology initiatives, ensuring the successful integration and implementation of eLearning programs, faculty development, and accessibility tools in alignment with the college's mission and goals.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the evaluation, coordination, and training of educational technologies, software, and learning management systems, while collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance the institution's online teaching, learning, and academic success efforts.
• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.
• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.
• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees.
• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTC conference, etc.).
• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.
• Adhere to College and LCTC policies.
• Embrace college culture.
• Complete all required trainings prior to deadlines (Fletcher, LCTC, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education

Master’s Degree in a discipline relevant to teaching and learning, such as education, instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated expertise in pedagogical theory, instructional design principles, and evidence-based teaching practices. Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in higher education, online learning, and educational research.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in faculty development, instructional leadership, or related roles within higher education, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.