Executive Director

Executive Director

The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is seeking an Executive Director who is passionate about student and faculty success and understands the connection between them. This person will lead a CTE that is responsible for several aspects of improving teaching and learning at Texas A&M. These include oversight of the learning management system, faculty professional development, graduate student professional development, faculty consultations, and university mentoring efforts. We seek someone who is knowledgeable about educational technology and can contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will work well with administrators, faculty, and staff. They will be passionate about improving teaching and learning at Texas A&M through evidence-based practices. They will help develop new academic programs and contribute to the University's research mission. They will contribute in any area where there is an educational aspect.

Salary Range : Commensurate (Based on selected hire's qualifications)

Cover Letter & Resume : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. These can be uploaded in the CV / Resume section.

Other Requirements and Factors : Must be able to arrive to work on time and regularly. Must be punctual, dependable, and able to work independently.

Qualifications Required

Required Education and Experience : Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years of management related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in a related discipline. Supervisory experience. Administrative experience including budgeting and employee evaluation. Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services. Experience in one or more of the following areas : faculty development; teaching assistant and graduate student professional development; technology in teaching and learning; Learning Sciences; teaching and learning in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline; evaluation and assessment; course and instructional design; grant development; assessment support, and management; pedagogy; Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL); Interdisciplinary teaching and learning; donor funding, service-Learning; and formative assessment for teaching enhancement and impact in teaching. Understanding of organizational culture and ability to be a change agent and advocate of excellence in teaching and learning. Recognition as innovator based on multiple new techniques and workshops in educational development of faculty and / or graduate students. Experience and understanding of educational technology including (but not limited to) learning management systems and learning tools that are integrated to them.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Faculty development expertise. Ability to work effectively with faculty and administrators on strategic planning, assessing needs, and pursuing the Center's mission across the university. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Strong writing and edit capabilities. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of learning theory and pedagogical practices including blended pedagogy. Strong grasp of best practices and research in learning and teaching in higher education. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services. Ability to supervise the work of others. Ability to connect faculty professional development in teaching to both faculty and student success. Knowledge of how formative evaluation of faculty professional development in teaching relates to summative evaluation of faculty teaching performance. Proficiency on best practices and research in teaching and learning in higher education. Profound knowledge of the academic mission of university, and goals of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Basic understanding of educational technology and university information systems.

Essential Duties / Tasks

Operational Management : Provides leadership to include planning, directing, and evaluating operations ensuring compliance with university policies and standard administrative procedures. Provides effective budget management and fiscal operations by establishing cost controls. Manages and maintains responsibility for units within the CTE, including hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and directing the efforts of staff. Manages the administration of university-wide programs related to teaching excellence, professional development of faculty and graduate students, digital learning, and curriculum re(design). Addresses and manages new program requests based on alignment with University and Center strategic focus areas and strengths of staff. Ensures staff effectiveness and a supportive team environment by aligning the strengths of each staff member with the strategic goals of the Center. Creates and implements, annually, professional development plans for staff, providing required resources, ensuring employee goal alignment, and providing mentoring and professional development opportunities to all staff. Oversees the communications and delivery channels for Center programming and operations. Coordinates working relationships with academic and non-academic units of the University. Leads the development of short-term and long-term unit goals and objectives. Ensures alignment of the Center's goals with university strategic plan, mission, and vision.

Program Development, Implementation, and Assessment : Oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of programs related professional development of faculty and graduate students in teaching, digital learning, curriculum re(design), consulting, and other services. Strategically provides opportunities and resources for Center programs using a scholarly approach consisting of evidence-based strategies. Facilitates curriculum and program (re)design processes serving as a subject matter expert in the field. Develops, oversees, and assesses university-wide programs aimed to improve teaching and student success through aligning learning outcomes with the requirements of the university, state, and certifying boards. Works with staff to identify areas for CTE program improvement, and to identify and implement changes to enhance Center effectiveness and the quality of our services. Oversees CTE teaching awards and recognition programs.

Service, Collaboration, and Outreach : Collaborates with colleges and departments to identify programming needs in effort to meet the educational requirements of students and to support a campus-wide culture for teaching excellence and student success. Collaborates with current and potential donors for the advancement of Center programs. Collaborates and partners with national and international organizations focusing on teaching excellence and faculty development. Manages outreach and external communications to the University and beyond in effort to influence the local, state, national and international reputation of the Center and University. Markets the Center to University faculty, administration, and potential donors through development of materials and interactions with internal and external partners. Conducts research, presents at conferences, and publishes in professional and industry publications in areas that reflect innovations in teaching excellence and faculty development. Serves as graduate student advisor on scholarly teaching and learning projects. Provides leadership to the University community regarding matters relating to teaching excellence and student success. Leads and serves on various state, local, national, University, and System-wide committees. Leads the CTE Faculty and Student Advisory Board. Collaborates with colleges and departments on federal grant proposals, serving as Co-PI when appropriate, to include educational research and grant writing components and assisting faculty in the implementation, assessment, and evaluation of grants / grant proposals.

Who We Are

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & Strategic Initiative provides support and oversight for student success, undergraduate studies, institutional and academic program effectiveness, high-impact educational experiences, and accountability efforts including legislative initiatives. Within these broad areas, reporting units facilitate the following services : high-impact practices for students, academic support, academic success coaching, advising, academic program reviews, honor code violations, academic assessment, and student success.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Our Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness : Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development : All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.