Assistant Director of Faculty Initiatives, Walker Center for Teaching and Learning – UT Chattanooga Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is hiring an Assistant Director of Faculty Initiatives at the Walker Center for Teaching and Learning. This full-time role offers an estimated salary range of $64.2K - $92.1K a year. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree, 5 years of experience in higher education, and expertise in program design, management, and curriculum development. Responsibilities include leading faculty development initiatives, providing mentorship, overseeing grant administration, and staying updated on pedagogical practices and learning technologies. Applications will be reviewed starting June 2, 2025.
Job Description
Assistant Director of Faculty Initiatives, Walker Center for Teaching and Learning – UT Chattanooga University of Tennessee Health Science Center – 4.0
Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$64.2K – $92.1K a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Program design Management Doctoral degree 5 years Curriculum development Master’s degree Project management Mentoring Senior level Leadership Communication skills Teaching Instructional design Full Job Description The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is seeking a dynamic and collaborative academic professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Faculty Initiatives in the Walker Center for Teaching and Learning. This leadership role focuses on the development and administration of evidence-based, innovative faculty support initiatives. The successful candidate will lead efforts to enhance teaching excellence, faculty engagement, and instructional innovation across campus.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership Develop, implement, and manage faculty development initiatives, including workshops, book clubs, faculty fellows programs, the Instructional Excellence Conference, and the Teaching and Learning Institute, among others. Faculty Mentorship & Consultation Provide mentoring and instructional consultations to faculty aligned with the university’s strategic teaching and learning goals. Grant Administration Oversee WCTL Innovation Grants process and chair the WCTL Grants Committee. Pedagogy and Learning Technologies Assist the media and instructional design teams with major projects. Develop and maintain understanding of the learning management system and other learning technologies managed by the Walker Center.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of instructional design, faculty mentoring models, and learning technologies. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an academic environment. Knowledge of current, evidence-based pedagogical practices and trends in higher education. Review of applications will begin June 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Required:
Master’s degree. Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education combining teaching and administrative responsibilities. Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops or conversations on teaching practices. Strong background in mentoring faculty and supporting pedagogical improvement.
Preferred:
Doctoral degree. 5+ years of teaching experience in higher education. Experience with faculty development program design and implementation. Experience administering grant or funding programs.
