Director - Cetl

POSITION TITLE: Director - CETL

COMPENSATION RANGE: 105,000.00 - 105,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: CETL Operations

TARGET HIRE DATE: 7/1/2024

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 pm (MT) on 04/25/2024.

This position is open to UNC tenured faculty as a 12 month administrative exempt contract. The successful applicant will retain tenure status and may teach one course per year in load.

Position Summary

The Director of CETL is responsible for establishing a strategic vision and plan for supporting faculty development in the areas of teaching, equity-minded practice, curriculum development, instructional models, and student learning assessment. The Director formulates and administers policies, develops and administers the center's strategic plan and budget, oversees programs and services, and manages human, financial, and physical resources, all while functioning with a high degree of autonomy. The CETL Director upholds the inclusive-centric mission and vision of the center and fosters a culture in which effective teaching is valued and rewarded.

Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Academic Effectiveness, the CETL Director serves as a member of the Academic Effectiveness leadership team. The Director collaborates with Academic Effectiveness leadership, other key administrative and academic leaders, faculty and staff, and external partners to define, develop, communicate, and implement programs and strategies focused on supporting and improving instruction.

The position chairs the CETL Advisory Board and represents CETL and Academic Effectiveness on other standing and ad hoc university committees. This is an administrative exempt position that includes faculty status. Limited to tenured associate or full professor rank.

Job Duties

• The Director oversees CETL strategic planning, including goal setting and resource allocation, using data and research-based practice to prioritize CETL offerings and ensuring alignment with the university's mission and strategic priorities (30%).

• The Director is responsible for CETL operations and programming, including the development and implementation of services and programs that promote effective teaching and are responsive to a range of faculty development interests and needs. The Director maintains, evaluates, and improves CETL programs including New Faculty Orientation, annual symposia, and faculty learning communities while also developing new services and programs to meet changing needs (45%).

• The Director is responsible for budget development and management, recruitment, supervision, training, and evaluation of CETL personnel, including faculty serving as CETL program facilitators, and seeking external funding, where appropriate, that aligns with the CETL mission (20%).

• The Director may teach one course per year in load (5%).

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in discipline (PhD, EdD, etc.)

• Rank of tenured associate or full professor

• 2 years' experience designing and implementing faculty development programs and services

• 1 year experience with program administration, including supervision of other employees, budget, planning, and evaluation

• Record of scholarship pertaining to teaching and learning

• Knowledge of learning theory and effective pedagogical practices

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build productive relationships with university leaders, faculty, and staff

• Record of success in procuring external funding through grant and/or donor gifts

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusive teaching practices

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position.

Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students.

According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act

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