Eastern Iowa Community College Distri...

Dewittiowa; Iowa; On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Director at Eastern Iowa Community College District provides strategic leadership for faculty development and instructional innovation across the colleges in Eastern Iowa.

You will design and lead a district-wide CTL, advance evidence-based teaching practices, support AI integration, and drive change management to improve student success. This role is funded through the SIP grant with potential transition to institutional funding.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and five years in higher education required.
• Experience designing and delivering faculty development initiatives.
• Ability to lead instructional improvement and change initiatives.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the district-wide CTL across Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.
• Develop and assess a comprehensive professional development plan aligned with priorities.
• Coordinate programs, workshops, and learning communities for faculty and staff.
• Lead AI-related professional learning and instructional technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with deans, faculty, and staff to implement evidence-based teaching practices.
• Support AI literacy and innovative teaching practices across programs.
• Facilitate change management initiatives to support student success.
• Supervise CTL personnel and contribute to accreditation and strategic planning.

Skills

Five years HE experience

Professional development design

Change management

AI in education

Leadership and collaboration

Instructional technologies

Education

Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Director

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Director

Job Category: S12

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Other, See Job Description

Starting range: $70,600 - 88,200 annually

The Center for Teaching and Learning Director provides strategic leadership for faculty development, instructional innovation, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning across Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The Director is responsible for establishing and leading a district-wide Center for Teaching and Learning that advances instructional excellence, supports student success initiatives, promotes innovative instructional practices, and facilitates institutional change efforts across the colleges. The position serves as the central coordinating structure for professional development, instructional innovation, and change management activities.

The Director collaborates with academic leaders, faculty, instructional support staff, student services personnel, and external partners to design and implement professional development programs that strengthen teaching effectiveness, expand the use of evidence-based instructional practices, support technology integration, and promote responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning environments. The Director leads implementation of Center for Teaching and Learning initiatives that support institutional priorities, workforce responsiveness, and student success.

This position is funded through the U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant and is contingent upon continued grant funding. EICC anticipates transitioning the position to institutional funding as outlined in the grant sustainability plan.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating, and delivering professional development or faculty development initiatives.
• Experience leading instructional improvement, organizational development, or change initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups, build consensus, and foster collaboration.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college experience.
• Experience establishing or leading a teaching and learning center.
• Experience supporting online learning and instructional design.
• Experience with artificial intelligence applications in higher education.
• Change management certification or demonstrated experience implementing organizational change frameworks.
• Supervisory experience.

Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses technology systems and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The position will require travel.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support system implementations, maintenance windows, emergency response, board or leadership meetings, or other institutional needs.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the district-wide Center for Teaching and Learning.
• Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive professional development plan aligned with institutional priorities and strategic goals.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate professional development programs, workshops, learning communities, institutes, and cohort-based learning opportunities for faculty and instructional staff.
• Lead development and implementation of professional learning opportunities related to artificial intelligence, instructional technology, curriculum innovation, and emerging educational practices.
• Coordinate the Champions of Change faculty cohort and related instructional innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic deans, faculty, and instructional support staff to identify instructional improvement opportunities and support implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Support integration of AI literacy, instructional technologies, and innovative teaching practices across credit and career and technical education programs.
• Partner with the Instructional Designer, AI Specialist, and other stakeholders to evaluate, pilot, and scale instructional technologies and learning tools.
• Facilitate institutional change management initiatives that support teaching, learning, and student success.
• Assist with development and implementation of institutional policies, procedures, and guidance related to teaching, learning, instructional technology, and artificial intelligence.
• Foster collaboration among faculty, staff, and industry partners to enhance instructional quality and workforce relevance.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to participation, effectiveness, and outcomes of Center for Teaching and Learning initiatives.
• Contribute to accreditation, strategic planning, grant implementation, evaluation, and institutional effectiveness activities.
• Supervise assigned personnel and student employees associated with Center for Teaching and Learning operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, mailto:[e-mail] or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone]. FAX: [phone]; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: mailto:[e-mail]