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Title: Director of Scholarly Teaching
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Ctr for Integrated Professional Development
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Scholarly Teaching Director will promote the teacher-scholar ideal, serve as a lead expert resource in teaching and learning in higher education, and contribute to a national dialogue about teaching, learning, and assessment. The Director will lead the Scholarly Teaching Unit and administrative staff, housed in the Center for Integrated Professional Development, and will be responsible for leading professional development programming, services, and support for helping instructors develop expertise in evidence-based teaching practices. The Director will enhance and support the implementation of institution-wide initiatives related to inclusive teaching and learning excellence, faculty mentoring, and student success. This position will report to the Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs and will be a twelve-month tenurable appointment.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$135,000 - $150,000, annual salary

Required Qualifications

1. A terminal degree from an accredited U.S. university or equivalent international institution.

2. Recognition for outstanding teaching.

3. Demonstrated commitment and experience to mentoring faculty.

4. Experience working in conjunction with other faculty development groups, other campus units, and external partners to support instructors’ teaching practices.

5. Critical understanding of faculty and student success. In particular, experience working on the development and/or implementation of effective and innovative teaching practices in all teaching and learning modalities.

6. Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated success with project management.

7. Demonstrated experience in overseeing budgets, allocating resources strategically, and managing operational workflows to support organizational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Academic achievement, including in teaching, scholarship, and service, commensurate with being tenured at the rank of Associate Professor within a school or department at Illinois State University.

2. Demonstrated understanding of current best practices related to faculty development and support, and trends in higher education.

3. Clearly articulated knowledge of and ability to develop and implement current professional approaches to the creation, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of professional development programming for faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants across career stages and appointment types.

4. Ability to develop cross-campus relationships that allow for connecting faculty members to appropriate resources that will support their overall success in their careers.

5. Experience directing and supervising staff.

6. Evidence of scholarly contributions or practical experience in areas such as professional/organizational development, or the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Work Hours

M-F 8:00 - 4:30, evening and weekends as needed.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

July 1, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference list (please provide three professional references with contact information)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicant must possess a terminal degree from an accredited U.S. university or equivalent international institution and/or experience at the time of application.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Contact Information for Applicants

Craig Gatto, cgatto@ilstu.edu Provost Office

Russ Morgan, remorg1@ilstu.edu, Provost Office

Emily Jones, emjone1@ilstu.edu; CIPD

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.