Job Details

Managing Director

Position Number: 6930467
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Faculty Development

Managing Director
Lubbock
43738BR
Teaching Learning and Prof Dev Ctr

Position Description
Plans and directs the overall operation of a major department (with institutional oversight) and provides leadership for staff members. Meets ORP eligibility requirements. Under executive direction, performs highly varied administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and professional skills. Responsible for all employees assigned to area.

Major/Essential Functions

Implement and maintain a comprehensive strategic plan for faculty development in collaboration with the Provost's Office.
Oversee TLPDC operations, including budget management, annual reports, and administrative reporting.
Lead initiatives related to teaching performance and professional development for faculty, chairs, and academic leaders.
Supervise Associate and Assistant Directors, program directors, faculty fellows, and staff; provide indirect oversight of all TLPDC personnel.
Expand and support programs such as the Learning Assistant Program, Faculty Mentorship Academy, TeMPO, and the Faculty Excellence Institute.
Develop and implement innovative programming in response to educational shifts, including faculty wellness initiatives, AI integration, online learning, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Provide consultations and training for faculty and academic leaders, including New Faculty Orientation and The Academic Milestones Program.
Represent TTU nationally in teaching and learning organizations; maintain scholarly engagement through research and publications.
Serve as key personnel on grants related to teaching and learning and participate in campus-wide committees addressing faculty concerns and teaching and learning in general.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Seven years progressively responsible management experience required. Education beyond bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited four-year institution.
At least two years of experience directing a teaching and learning center or similar unit.

Special Instructions to Applicant
To Be Successful in This Role, Candidates should possess:

Significant experience in faculty development, teaching and learning scholarship, and academic leadership.
Strong record of teaching excellence at the university level and scholarly contributions in higher education.
Evidence of successful grant writing and external funding.
Record of attendance and active participation in teaching and learning through leadership roles in professional organizations (e.g., POD Network).
Experience with emerging educational technologies, including AI and online learning environments.

Pay Range
$95,500 - $124,200 - $152,800

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.