ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide strategic leadership for all ATLIS operations, programs, and personnel; Oversee institutional initiatives in academic support, educational development, and digital and online learning; Build and promote a culture of teaching effectiveness with faculty; Plan and coordinate semester-based professional development programming in advance of each academic term to ensure faculty and staff have timely access to training, resources, and pedagogical support opportunities; Ensure adjunct and part-time faculty have equitable access to ATLIS programs and resources by providing flexible professional development options that accommodate varied teaching schedules; Lead faculty development initiatives in collaboration with Academic Affairs, including the summer Athens Academy, new faculty orientation, workshops, seminars, and consultations on topics such as instructional design, assessment, online/hybrid teaching, active learning, and inclusive pedagogy; Supervise ATLIS staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with any University and federal grant requirements; Represent ATLIS and the University at regional and national forums on teaching, learning, and academic innovation; Collaborate with academic departments and campus partners to support high-impact teaching practices, curriculum innovation, and student engagement; Maintain a visible and collaborative presence across campus; serve as a key resource on pedagogy and academic innovation; Stay abreast of national trends, research, and technologies related to higher education teaching and learning; and. The Director leads the University's integrated efforts in academic support, educational development, digital learning, and online education, and promotes inclusive pedagogy, and supports evidence-based instructional practices that foster student success across all modalities.