Job Summary: The Director of Teaching Excellence is pivotal in improving teaching and learning across the college. They lead faculty development, collaborate among departments, and liaise with the North Carolina Community College System Office for distance learning. Additionally, they ensure effective communication with the information technology division regarding software, hardware, maintenance, and security of the College’s student learning management system. The director provides leadership for the Centers of Teaching Innovation and Emerging Technologies, guiding faculty toward enhancing student learning outcomes aligned with the College’s mission and core values. They will also teach at least one course annually in their academic discipline. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop and realize a quality professional development program for faculty to enhance teaching and learning and promote student success and completion. • Deliver comprehensive programming and training for faculty in course design, the learning management system, instructional technology, and best practices to enhance learning environments. • Remain updated about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), applying both to confirm instructional materials are accessible. • Promote inclusive learning environments through frameworks like Culturally Responsive Teaching, Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). • Design, implement, and oversee the College's faculty mentoring program. • Utilize data analytics to evaluate teaching excellence initiatives, ensuring their direct impact on instructional and student learning outcomes. • Collaborate with deans, program, and department chairs to observe and improve the learning environment, enhancing instructor performance and student success. • Provide administrative oversight for the College's learning management system and online teaching applications. • Contribute to institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and regional accreditation. • Manage the assigned departmental budget, plan resource allocation, and suggest staffing needs. • Evaluate and recommend innovative teaching tools and emerging technologies. • Plan and deliver accessible, high-quality instruction that enhances learning and promotes students’ understanding of course outcomes. • Instruct at least one course annually, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry, or teach a reduced teaching load approved by the Vice President for Learning.; prepare objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop, maintain, and refresh course syllabi; ensure the learning experiences align with program and student learning outcomes for the course. • Create an inclusive learning environment and ensure equitable access to education. • Ensure availability for all students by maintaining established student support hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to electronic communications appropriately and promptly. • Maintain, complete, and submit accurate and timely course documentation of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and procedures. • Facilitate students’ understanding of the importance of personal and career-oriented soft (durable) skills and their essential role in achieving success in life, college, and the workplace. • Champion the College’s retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring social and economic success for all learners. • Support the College’s mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies, procedures, and guidelines. Related Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Office of Marketing and Communication to update the Teaching Excellence, Distance Learning, and NC SARA webpages. • Participate in college-wide, divisional, and departmental meetings; contribute to advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees and focus groups to formulate educational pathways, courses, policies, and procedures recommendations. • Assist with the inventory management of departmental equipment and assume responsibility for the Centers for Teaching Innovation and Emerging Technologies. • Pursue and participate in professional development activities each academic year, including required and recommended employee training offered by the College. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Learning. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups, while exhibiting the ability to maintain confidentiality. • Foster a team-based work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to following through on tasks. • Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms. • Expertise with various instructional technology platforms for course delivery and enhancement. • Display exceptional skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives, programs, and services. • Knowledge of best practices and systems for instructional design, quality assurance, and assessment. • Perform complex tasks, prioritize projects, manage interruptions, and work independently, meeting deadlines and paying attention to details. • Comprehensive knowledge of the entire student experience, encompassing coaching, mentoring, academic/career advising, student/career services, and academic progression and completion. • Practice high ethical standards and preserve confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data and information. • Exhibit a commitment to equity and inclusion within the learning environment and the workplace. • Possess strong creative and critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. Equity in Learning & Employment: Equity and belonging are crucial to who we are. The College celebrates diversity and inclusion, embracing a broad definition of diversity that includes people of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, age, socio-economic status, ability or attributes (visible and invisible), neurodiversity, religious or ethical values system, national origin, political beliefs, veterans, and first-generation college students. Surrounding/Environment: The Director of Teaching Excellence should be able to effectively work in an office or learning environment, usually indoors, away from the elements, with moderate noise. The Director works closely with others and works online or during irregular hours. The Director must preserve the working environment by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment. Physical Effort: Physical and marginal functions require maintaining physical conditions appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities, including standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens. The employee may occasionally move up to 25 pounds. The Director must make sound decisions using good judgment by demonstrating intellectual capabilities, working with numbers, and maintaining confidentiality where appropriate to evaluate courses, programs, administrative services, and grants effectiveness. Schedule: This position is a full-time, 37.5-hour/week position. The normal working hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday; however, the employee must be available to work a flexible schedule with day, evening, and weekend hours as job duties demand. Travel: Local travel may be required, including between campus locations. Out-of-state travel is limited but may be necessary for special training/conferences.