Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI)

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Position Details

Position Title: Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI) Department: Academic Affairs Location: Moorhead, Minnesota Employment Type: Staff, Administrative Exempt, Full-time FTE: 1.0 Benefit Eligible: Yes General Employment Period: 12-month General Work Schedule (days of week): Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, in person General Shift Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Position Opening Date: 11/2/2026 Screening Begins: 12/4/2026 Position Closing Date: Open Until Filled? Yes

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you''ll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

The Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI) provides strategic leadership and hands-on expertise to advance teaching excellence, instructional innovation, faculty development, and student success. In partnership with faculty, academic leaders, and campus colleagues, the Director supports course and curriculum design, the effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and educational technologies, and evidence-based teaching practices that prepare students for workforce success and lifelong learning. The Director advances institutional priorities related to student engagement, persistence, and academic achievement through accessible, innovative learning experiences and continuous improvement.

What You''ll Do

• Strategic Leadership and Instructional Innovation

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for CTLI programs and initiatives that advance teaching excellence, inclusive pedagogy, instructional innovation, and student success.

• Champion evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices that foster student belonging, engagement, AI integration, and workforce readiness, supporting faculty in creating accessible, equitable, and intellectually challenging learning.

• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and Student Success leadership and the President's AI Council to advance the effective and responsible use of AI and emerging technologies in teaching and learning.

• Instructional Design and Faculty Consultation

• Partner directly with faculty to design and deliver workshops and professional development that improves courses, curricula, assessments, and learning experiences, integrating educational technologies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility, and evidence-based teaching practices.

• Design and facilitate faculty development that builds AI literacy, instructional technology and learning management skills, pedagogical innovation, and effective practices for student belonging, engagement and learning.

• Assessment, Administration, and Collaboration

• Evaluate CTLI initiatives using institutional data, faculty feedback, and student success indicators to assess impact on teaching practices, student engagement, and retention.

• Establish goals, assessment measures, and priorities; use findings to inform continuous improvement, resource allocation, and recommendations to academic leadership.

• Supervise CTLI personnel and manage budgets, resources, and annual planning.

Build campus and external partnerships and represent the College in regional and national teaching and learning initiatives.

You''ll Thrive Here if You:

• Enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with people across an organization.
• Look for ways to solve problems, improve processes, and make work easier for others.

Qualifications

What We''re Looking For

We''re looking for someone who brings a combination of relevant experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and a commitment to contributing to a collaborative work environment. You don''t need to meet every preferred qualification to be considered. If the role interests you and your background aligns with the required qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.

Required Education & Experience

• Master's degree.
• Demonstrated success in higher education, with experience in teaching, instructional design, faculty development, educational technology, or a related field.
• Experience designing and facilitating faculty development initiatives and knowledge of evidence-based teaching, instructional design, learning assessment, and technology-enhanced learning.
• Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, and project management skills, with the ability to build relationships and advance change in a faculty-centered environment.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Earned doctorate.
• Experience integrating AI and educational technologies into teaching and learning, including UDL and accessibility practices.
• Experience securing grants or external funding related to teaching, learning, or educational innovation.
• Record of scholarship, presentations, or publications related to teaching and learning.

Required Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and follow through on responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to use sound judgment, solve problems, and adapt to changing needs.

Benefits and Salary

Concordia College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year''s
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides

Salary: 70,000.00 - 76,000.00 USD Annual Salary

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position''s requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

What to Submit with Your Application

• Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

• Optional Documents:

• Licensure

• Certification

• Training

• Other

Additional Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials by December 4, 2026.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful completion of a criminal background check

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.