Central Piedmont is currently accepting applications for the position of
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (Organizational Learning & Dev.) Central Campus
Job ID: req5065
Position Closing Date: October 30, 2022

GENERAL FUNCTION AND JOB DUTIES

Full time position of Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is available in the Organizational Learning and Development Department located on Central Campus, Overcash Building.

Anticipated Hire Date: November 7, 2022

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Hours per Week: 40

Central Piedmont’s Parr Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is responsible for the holistic development of Central Piedmont faculty and teaching staff in the areas of pedagogical content knowledge, feedback and assessment, inclusive pedagogy, curriculum alignment, classroom climate, instructional strategies, and faculty engagement. We also share the college’s values and strategic goals to support faculty in serving as champions of students, catalysts for opportunity, and exceptional providers of learning experiences.

General Function

This position provides leadership for the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE), which supports full-time and adjunct faculty in collaborative professional learning and growth to support Central Piedmont students in achieving their goals. The CTLE’s programming and services are designed to support faculty teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments.

The Director will oversee the work of professional staff members, including instructional designers, and online learning staff who will be focused on innovative approaches to teaching and learning, instructional design, and quality learning experiences. They will maintain constant awareness of trends in teaching and learning, adult learning theory, best practices in faculty professional development and learning, instructional design and instructional technology.

This position is responsible for supporting the Center’s strategic planning, in partnership with the Associate Vice President of Organizational Learning and Development, providing coordination and oversight of face-to-face and online programming to support 24/7 faculty training and development. The Director will work to develop strong relationships between the CTLE professional staff and Faculty Fellows, in the interest of providing the strongest possible outcomes for Central Piedmont faculty.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the design and development of face-to-face and online programming and resources that support full-time and adjunct faculty performance.

2. Develops assessment reports reflective of learning outcomes and collaborates with professional staff and CTLE faculty leaders to make improvements based on this assessment.

3. Builds relationships with full-time and adjunct faculty across the college and creates mechanisms to assess their needs and interests related to faculty professional learning. Leverages these relationships to develop a cadre of faculty facilitators who will serve as presenters and facilitators for CTLE programs.

4. Directs and coordinates the activities of the CTLE staff; implements strategies to ensure quality online, hybrid, and blended programming.

5. Leads the development of online learning strategies that are aligned with the mission and vision of the College; develops a successful model for online and technology enabled learning environments.

6. Builds consensus across diverse stakeholder groups – faculty, student affairs, information technology services, marketing, and finance – setting a strategic direction for the CTLE.

7. Makes presentations to internal and external audiences.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Knowledge of learning theories in development and application of instruction
• Knowledge of the field of faculty/educational development, interest in staying abreast of developments in this field
• Ability to apply and leverage technology to further the teaching/learning process
• Knowledge and application of emerging technologies and related software
• Competency in applying and using computer and emerging technologies
• Ability to interact with and provide information to individuals or groups representing a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
• Well-developed listening and communication (i.e., oral and written) skills
• Knowledge of traditional and online (web-based) instructional delivery
• Understanding of the functionality of Learning Management Systems
• Knowledge of alternative electronic delivery methods with attention to curriculum alignment and quality assessment
• Problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable to innovation and new methodologies
• Creativity
• Excellent communication skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in facilitating training and development, professional learning
• Teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, or closely related field
• Community college teaching experience
• Documented management and/or supervisory experience

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A completed Central Piedmont application must be completed on-line. During the on-line application process, applicants will be prompted to upload or build a cover letter and resume.
• College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
• Applicants that do not have an electronic copy of their transcripts, or find the electronic copy is rejected on-line due to the file size, may fax their transcripts to (704) 330-6066 for attachment to the on-line application.
• All applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date posted to be guaranteed for consideration. Applications of qualified candidates received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary for this position is $59,608. Pay grade for this position is N. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Administrative. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required of any position. All positions are subject to budget approval. Central Piedmont offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Disability and more.

ABOUT Central Piedmont

Notice of Nondiscrimination
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