Academic Program Director

Academic Program Director Position Number 02118599 Division Academic Affairs Department B053030 CTR FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING Position Type Limited Appointment Appointment Type Limited Pay Basis Academic Salary Grade Cat C FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100 Posting Type Staff UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

School/College/Division Description

The UWM Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is looking for an Academic Program Director to lead our enthusiastic team of teachers and researchers who hold advanced degrees in their respective disciplines and have many years of experience teaching and supporting technology-enhanced, blended, and online courses. CETL works with faculty, teaching academic staff, and teaching assistants to improve teaching and increase student learning by crafting sound, proven, and active learning strategies. More information about CETL can be found here: http://uwm.edu/cetl.

Job Summary

UWM's Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) fosters an educational environment of high-quality academics with the intent of improving student success and encouraging the scholarship of teaching and learning. The Director leads a team of academics, support staff, and learning management system administrators to provide assistance to faculty and graduate teaching assistants as they develop and deliver their courses. In addition, the Director oversees and promotes numerous institutional and systemwide teaching and learning workshops and teaching fellowships. The CETL Director reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in a field of study appropriate to UWM and a record of research, teaching, and service accomplishments consistent with at least a tenured position as an associate professor

• Experience in fostering a culture of transparency, equity, inclusion and professional development, and growth

• Demonstrated experience, success, and critical understanding in advancing the success of students who have been historically underrepresented in the academy (e.g., first-time in college, Pell eligible)

• Notable record of teaching excellence

• Record of progressive responsibility in higher education, including at least two years of leadership

• Knowledge of and experience in providing training to faculty and instructional staff about best practices in teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching professional development training sessions across multiple instructional modalities (e.g., in-person, online, etc.)

• Leadership role in a teaching and learning professional development unit for five or more years

• Record of presentations and publications in the scholarship of teaching and learning

• Knowledge and experience in supporting the development and use of Generative AI to advance teaching and student learning

• Demonstrated experience and achievements working with diverse instructional staff and student bodies in an urban access institution

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $145,000 Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Application Instructions

Completed application materials must include:

• A cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and in meeting the position requirements

• Curriculum Vitae

• A page listing the names and contact information (phone number and email) for at least three professional references

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Application Deadline Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes If Continuous, Initial Review Date 05/05/2024 Position Contact Name Zoe Carballido Contact Phone 414-251-9294 Contact Email carball3@uwm.edu Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message "Your application has been submitted" is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Categories Academic/Faculty Affairs, Dean/Director/Executive, Student Services

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• References

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

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