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 05/19/2024