Director of the Teaching and Learning Center

BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - BLUE MOUNTAIN, MISSISSIPPI

Address of Job Location: 201 West Main Street, Blue Mountain, Mississippi 38610, United States

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Job Summary:

The Director of the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) coordinates the activities of the Blue Mountain Christian University Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), which are designed to prioritize and support teaching and learning at BMCU.

Job Responsibilities:

The Director supports teaching by assisting with the process of planning and facilitating faculty professional development; maintaining resources relevant to instruction for use by faculty; coordinating course design and production of corresponding syllabi; facilitating the use of innovative instructional methods; and advancing the effective practice of reflection and assessment to promote academic excellence and continuous improvement.

The Director supports learning by managing the TLC staff and resources to provide academic support for BMCU students during the fall and spring terms; coordinating peer tutoring across a wide range of academic content areas; maintaining resources relevant to learning for use by students; managing a system by which faculty, coaches, and administrators may refer students for extra help; pairing referred students with academic coaches; monitoring progress of at-risk students; and planning, hosting, and facilitating learning skills seminars (based on observed need).

The Director works cooperatively with BMCU administrators to support efforts to evaluate and enhance teaching and learning practices within the framework of a Christian Worldview. In addition, the Director teaches EDU 101 Empower: Strategies for Academic Success each semester.

Job Requirements:

Earned doctorate in an appropriate teaching field and at least five years of full-time teaching experience at the college level (or at least three years of full-time teaching experience at the college level in addition to five or more years teaching at the secondary level). The candidate must have extensive knowledge of teaching and learning and related areas of research as demonstrated by publications in academic journals, participation in workshops, and conference presentations. In addition, administrative experience is desired, preferably in faculty development or teaching support centers.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: June 14, 2025