Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning

Posting Details

Posting Summary


Working Title
Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning


Role Title
12 month - Admin - Asst Prof


Role Code
01144-SW


FLSA
Exempt


Pay Band
00


Position Number
293GA001


Agency
Virginia Peninsula Community College


Agency/Division
Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)


Work Location
Multiple Locations


Hiring Range
$98,500-$108,500


Emergency/Essential Personnel
No


EEO Category
N-No EEO-4 Reporting


Full Time or Part Time
Full Time


Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule


M-F; 8 am to 5 pm; evening and weekend events may be occasionally required

Sensitive Position
No


Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

The Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) provides strategic leadership to strengthen teaching excellence, inclusive pedagogy, and student learning across all instructional modalities (in-person, hybrid, online). The Director designs, facilitates, and evaluates comprehensive professional development for full-time and part-time teaching faculty, supports program- and course level assessment, advances teaching and learning through research-based and proven approaches, and coordinates instructional technology adoption and faculty onboarding. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director manages CTL operations, staff, and budget; leads needs assessments; aligns CTL programming with institutional goals; and builds partnerships with departments, libraries, IT/eLearning, HR, and student success units. The Director also stewards quality frameworks (e.g., course design standards), coordinates new/adjunct faculty orientation, leads college-wide initiatives such as the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and other VCCS Teaching and Learning initiatives, and oversees recognition programs for teaching excellence, ensuring evidence based, equity minded practices that improve student -person, hybrid, online). The Director designs, delivers, and evaluates comprehensive professional development-level assessment, advances the -based, equity-minded practices that improve student outcomes.

This is a full-time, restricted grant-funded 12-month administrative position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability.

Evenings and weekend events may occasionally be required.

This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX)

Duties and responsibilities

Lead the Center for Teaching & Learning portfolio and strategy
• Set CTL vision and annual plan
• Align programming and annual plan with college strategic plan
• Manage operations and budget
• Convene and facilitate the teaching and learning advisory committee
• Coordinate with Academic Affairs, IT/eLearning, Library, HR, and Student Success divisions to develop and facilitate timely, current, and aligned professional development opportunities.
• Produce annual Impact Report (participation, outcomes, satisfaction, equity indicators) at the end of each academic year.

Design and facilitate faculty professional development & orientations
• Conduct needs assessments
• Facilitate the delivery of workshops, institutes, learning community events, open office hours, and individual coaching/mentoring sessions.
• Plan and facilitate the New Faculty Academy in collaboration with Academic Deans
• Plan and facilitate Adjunct and Dual Enrollment Faculty Orientations in collaboration with Academic Deans
• Maintain yearly calendar of CTL events
• Maintain online faculty resource hub
• Promote inclusive/high-impact teaching practices
• Provide LMS training and support in collaboration with IT/eLearning
• Plan and assist faculty with the integration of accessible design (e.g. UDL) into their instruction
• Serve as part of the Faculty Award Committee to plan events and recognize teaching excellence

Special Assignments


May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, instructional design/technology, curriculum and instruction, or any academic field of study.
• Demonstrated postsecondary teaching experience and record of effective pedagogy in multiple teaching modalities.
• Documented experience designing and facilitating faculty professional development.
• Familiarity with quality frameworks (e.g., course design standards, assessment rubrics) and accreditation-aligned practices.
• Demonstrated use of instructional design and educational technologies aligned with best teaching and learning practices in higher education

Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy, inclusive and culturally responsive teaching, learning science, and the latest in teaching and learning scholarship.
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum and assessment practices (alignment of learning outcomes with instructional practices and classroom assessment techniques)
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design
• Knowledge of faculty development models, program evaluation, and institutional effectiveness as they relate to teaching and learning.

Skills:
• Able to design professional development programs and facilitate professional development activities for a diverse faculty audience.
• Proficient in consultation and coaching of faculty and departments.
• Change management
• Data-informed planning, outcomes assessment, and continuous improvement of professional development offerings.
• Proficient in the application of academic technologies supporting multiple teaching and learning modalities.
• Communication (written, oral, and digital), relationship-building, cross-unit collaboration, and consensus-building.
• Budget management and basic grants/awards administration for faculty development initiatives.

Abilities:
• Lead an equity-minded, evidence-based professional development agenda linked to student success.
• Align CTL objectives with institutional goals, set priorities, and evaluate impact.
• Mentor and develop faculty.
• Translate emerging pedagogical and educational technology trends into practical, scalable tools for academic excellence

Additional Considerations
• Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in education, instructional design/technology, or a closely related area.
• Experience managing budgets or grants in academic settings.

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes


Supervises Employees
Yes


Required Travel


Minimal

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
FAC_1948P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
1


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
05/26/2026


Job Close Date
06/23/2026


Open Until Filled

Agency Website
vpcc.edu


Contact Name
Human Resources


Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer


The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement


VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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