Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Honors Program

NEWBERRY COLLEGE; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newberry College invites applications for a full‑time Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Honors Program. The role shapes the College’s culture of teaching and learning with vision and leadership for a high‑impact Honors Program.

The successful candidate will lead pedagogy, faculty development, student engagement, and innovative undergraduate teaching across college programs, collaborating with academic affairs and enrollment management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, higher education, or a related field; terminal degree preferred.
• Significant experience as an educator with expertise in pedagogy, teaching and learning, and faculty development.
• Experience with high‑impact educational practices, active learning, inclusive pedagogy, assessment, and instructional design.
• Experience leading academic programs or educational initiatives and recruiting high‑achieving undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Center for Teaching and Learning.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, reflective teaching, collaboration, and student success.
• Develop initiatives addressing teaching and learning priorities across disciplines.
• Design and facilitate professional development workshops and consultations for faculty.
• Support inclusive, student-centered and academically rigorous learning experiences.

Skills

Pedagogy

Faculty development

Student engagement

Innovative instructional design

Assessment

Educational technology

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Relevant academic discipline knowledge

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Newberry College - Newberry, SC 29108Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeNewberry College invites applications for a full-time Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Honors Program. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned educator and academic leader to shape the College’s culture of teaching and learning while providing vision and leadership for a distinctive, high-impact Honors Program.

The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with demonstrated expertise in pedagogy, faculty development, student engagement, and innovative approaches to undergraduate teaching and learning. The Director will develop and advance a clear vision for the Honors Program that attracts high-achieving students, supports their academic and co-curricular development, and strengthens Newberry College’s recruitment and retention efforts.

This is a highly collaborative position that works across academic affairs, enrollment management, student life, and other areas of the College. The Director will serve as both an advocate for excellent teaching and learning and a visible representative of Newberry College to prospective students, families, and the broader community.

This is a full-time, 12-month position. The position requires regular interaction with students, faculty, prospective students, and families. Occasional evening and weekend work is required, particularly in support of recruitment events, the Presidential Scholar Competition, College Preview Days, and other College activities.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

College Recruitment and Enrollment Engagement

• Serve as an active participant in Newberry College’s student recruitment efforts.
• Recruit prospective students to Newberry College and specifically to the Honors Program.
• Participate in the Presidential Scholar Competition, including evaluating written work from applicants and coordinating interviews.
• Participate in College Preview Days, open houses, admitted‑student events, and other recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
• Represent Newberry College to prospective students, families, school counselors, and other external audiences.
• Develop a compelling messaging and programming that communicate the academic opportunities and distinct advantages of Newberry College and its Honors Program.

Center for Teaching and Learning

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Center for Teaching and Learning.
• Foster a campus culture that values continuous improvement, reflective teaching, collaboration, and student success.
• Collaborate with academic leadership and faculty to identify teaching and learning priorities and develop initiatives to address them.
• Develop and implement programs that promote evidence-based and innovative pedagogical practices across disciplines that strengthen teaching effectiveness, student learning, and faculty development.
• Design and facilitate professional development workshops, seminars, consultations, and other learning opportunities for faculty.
• Support faculty in developing engaging, inclusive, student-centered, and academically rigorous learning experiences.
• Encourage the effective use of educational technology and emerging teaching practices.
• Assess the effectiveness and impact of Center for Teaching and Learning programs and initiatives.

Honors Program Leadership

• Develop and implement a distinctive Honors Program that attracts academically talented and intellectually curious students.
• Develop innovative programming, interdisciplinary experiences, enrichment opportunities, and academic pathways for Honors students.
• Recruit, advise, mentor, and support Honors students throughout their Newberry College experience.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to expand Honors course offerings and opportunities.
• Build relationships with prospective students, families, high schools, community organizations, and other partners to strengthen the Honors recruitment pipeline.
• Develop strategies to increase enrollment, engagement, retention, and completion within the Honors Program.
• Evaluate the Honors Program regularly and recommend improvements that enhance its academic quality and visibility.

Institutional and Campus Engagement

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and students to advance the College’s academic mission.
• Serve on appropriate College committees and participate in institutional initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across campus and contribute to a collaborative academic community.
• Participate in orientation, commencement, academic celebrations, and other significant College events as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, higher education, a relevant academic discipline, or a related field; terminal degree preferred. Significant experience as an educator. Demonstrated expertise in pedagogy, teaching and learning, and faculty development. Experience with high‑impact educational practices, active learning, inclusive pedagogy, assessment, and innovative instructional design. Experience designing, implementing, or leading academic programs or educational initiatives. Experience recruiting and mentoring high‑achieving undergraduate students. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, administrators, and prospective students. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a compelling vision for an Honors Program. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills. Willingness and ability to actively participate in student recruitment activities. Commitment to the mission and values of Newberry College.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral or other terminal degree. Experience directing or developing an Honors Program. Experience leading a Center for Teaching and Learning, faculty development initiative, or comparable academic support program. Experience working in a small college or liberal arts environment.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet‑based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I‑9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.