Managing Director of the Teaching Learning and Professional Development Center

Managing Director, Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center (TLPDC)

Position Overview

Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX) invites applications for the full-time staff position of Managing Director of the Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center (TLPDC). The Managing Director provides strategic leadership for faculty development initiatives that address emerging educational trends, faculty well-being, and student success through collaboration and innovation. Anticipated timeline for initial interviews will be early April 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive strategic plan for faculty development in collaboration with the Provost’s Office.
• Oversee TLPDC operations, including budget management, annual reports, administrative reporting, and indirect oversight of all TLPDC personnel.
• Lead initiatives related to teaching performance and professional development for faculty, chairs, and academic leaders.
• Expand and support all current faculty development programming.
• Develop and implement innovative programming in response to educational shifts, including faculty wellness initiatives, AI integration, online learning, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
• Provide consultations and training for faculty and academic leaders, including New Faculty Orientation and The Academic Milestones Program.
• Represent TTU nationally in teaching and learning organizations; maintain scholarly engagement through research and publications.
• Serve as key personnel on grants related to teaching and learning and participate in campus-wide committees addressing faculty concerns and teaching and learning in general.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and at least two years of experience directing a teaching and learning center or similar unit with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, personnel, and strategic initiatives.
• Significant experience in faculty development, teaching and learning scholarship, and academic leadership.
• Strong record of teaching excellence at the university level and scholarly contributions in higher education.
• Evidence of successful grant writing and external funding.
• Experience with emerging educational technologies, including AI and online learning environments.
• Record of attendance and active participation in teaching and learning through leadership roles in professional organizations (e.g., POD Network).

Application Information

• Direct link to APPLY
• For questions, contact Shane Blum at [email protected].