Assistant Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

Primary Responsibilities:

Instructional Design & Faculty Support:

• Collaborate with faculty members to design and develop engaging learning activities and course content that enhance student retention and knowledge transfer.
• Consult with faculty and departments to support the development of face-to-face, blended, and online courses.
• Apply instructional design principles within the Learning Management System (LMS), particularly Canvas.
• Develop and facilitate teaching-related workshops, programs, and initiatives that support faculty professional development.
• Coach faculty toward achieving their teaching and learning goals, integrating both new and existing technologies into their instructional practices.
• Support faculty in incorporating faith-based perspectives into their teaching and course content.

Instructional Design & Faculty Support:

• Collaborate with faculty members to design and develop engaging learning activities and course content that enhance student retention and knowledge transfer.
• Consult with faculty and departments to support the development of face-to-face, blended, and online courses.
• Apply instructional design principles within the Learning Management System (LMS), particularly Canvas.
• Develop and facilitate teaching-related workshops, programs, and initiatives that support faculty professional development.
• Coach faculty toward achieving their teaching and learning goals, integrating both new and existing technologies into their instructional practices.
• Support faculty in incorporating faith-based perspectives into their teaching and course content.
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Project Management & Quality Assurance:

• Lead project management efforts related to course development, ensuring timely completion and alignment with institutional goals.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews on courses, implement necessary revisions, and ensure all quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Information Technology department to support the use of both credit and non-credit bearing course systems by Lipscomb personnel.

Additional Duties:

• Take on additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Senior Director of the CTL and the Senior Executive Director of the Learning Commons to support the Center's mission.

Education & Experience:

Education:

• Master's degree in Instructional Design (Preference given for a doctorate in an academic discipline).

Experience:

• Experience in course design, online course design, curriculum development, training, or e-learning.
• Experience using emerging technologies for teaching and learning.
• Experience in project management, particularly in an educational setting.
• Teaching or support experience at the college/university level.
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Qualifications & Skills:

• Proficiency in instructional design within an LMS (Canvas preferred).
• Strong knowledge of outcomes-based curricular design, assessment of learning outcomes, student-centered learning, and learning theories.
• Expertise in working with multiple computer platforms, including Windows, Mac, and mobile devices.
• Expertise in project management.
• Experience with system-level and campus-wide course/learning management and delivery tools.

Job Related Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Outstanding organizational and scheduling abilities.
• Strong teaching and presentation skills, with a desire to publish and promote work nationally.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to represent the University and generate programs and partnerships.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive image of the programs to the public.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, professional environment.