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This job posting for a Director of the Teaching and Learning Center is
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Director ­ University at Buffalo Teaching and Learning Center

Position Overview:
The University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York (SUNY), invites
applications and nominations for the position of the Director for the
Teaching & Learning Center (TLC). The Teaching & Learning Center was
established in the fall of 2007 through a merger of two previously separate
entities with related missions, the Center for Teaching & Learning Resources
(CTLR) and the Educational Technology Center (ETC). The mission of UB's TLC
is to promote academic excellence by providing opportunities for faculty,
teaching assistants, and other members of the UB community to enhance their
effectiveness as teachers. The TLC pursues this mission by disseminating
knowledge through workshops, speakers, programs, discussion groups, and
consultations about the teaching and learning processes, skills and methods
to enhance teaching and learning, and how to effectively and innovatively
utilize the latest developments in information technology and media to
enrich course content and presentation and enhance students¹ educational and
learning experiences. The TLC will also support and disseminate scholarly
research about pedagogy, learning, and effective educational practices.

The University at Buffalo is a member of the prestigious Association of
American Universities (AAU) and is one of the nation¹s premier public
research universities. UB is the most comprehensive, research-intensive
university within the 64 campus SUNY system, and is its primary center for
professional education and training. UB currently enrolls over 27,000
students and offers over 300 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master¹s,
doctoral, and professional levels. UB is committed to academic excellence in
all its educational programs and, as such, believes it is critical to
promote the integration of outstanding pedagogy with available technology to
enhance student learning and promote desired curricular outcomes. For
additional information about the University at Buffalo, see
http://www.buffalo.edu.

The Director of the TLC is a full-time, 12-month administrative position
which reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (VPFA).  Depending on
qualifications, the Director may be appointed to an academic position in an
appropriate unit of the University. The Director will work collaboratively
with the VPFA, the faculty, and the various academic and support units,
including the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the University
Libraries, to meet the University¹s needs regarding support for teaching and
learning. The Director will provide leadership and initiative for the
programs, services, and activities of the TLC, including leading a strategic
planning effort to most effectively align the TLC with the University¹s plan
for achieving enduring academic excellence, UB 2020. See
http://www.buffalo.edu/ub2020. The Director will work with the VPFA to
determine the budget for the TLC, and will oversee effective utilization of
that budget. In addition, the Director will be responsible for leading
efforts to seek extramural support for the TLC and for innovative
pedagogical activities at UB. The Director will be responsible for and help
to plan and implement all of the programs and activities of the TLC, and
will supervise the staff providing its services.  These areas of
responsibility include:

* Coordinating a "one-stop" information/referral desk as a single point of
initial contact for faculty and staff who have questions, needs, or ideas,
or seek more information about programs for faculty development as teachers,
technology and media resources for course management or presentation of
course content, instructional support technology, training to enhance use of
technology in teaching and research, or distance learning.
* Planning and coordinating programs, speakers, workshops, and discussion
groups to disseminate expertise and research including, but not limited to,
effective use of pedagogy and enhanced learning approaches, developing
teaching skills, development of teaching portfolios,   scholarship in
pedagogy, dealing with classroom issues and problems, and the effective use
of technology to enhance pedagogy and learning.
* Planning and coordinating the endowed ³Genteels¹ Annual Lecture on
Excellence in Teaching,² which brings in a prominent speaker with research
expertise on learning and pedagogy.
* Planning and coordinating seminars for new faculty, teaching assistants,
and other members of the UB community on pedagogy and instructional
technologies.
* Planning and coordinating workshops and training on the UBlearns (see
http://ublearns.buffalo.edu/) course management system (Blackboard)
including course management techniques and best practices, multimedia
development, digital imaging, web technologies, productivity tools, and
other instructional technologies to support faculty in their teaching and
research.
* Providing individual teaching consultation and mentoring for faculty,
teaching assistants, and other individuals involved with teaching and
learning at UB.
* Facilitating consultations between librarians and faculty to integrate
authoritative library research resources into courses and curricula.
* Providing individual consultations and training to assist faculty with
using technology and media tools to design and present course content to
enhance student learning.
* Serving as the contact person for the University for teaching and learning
issues during accreditation visits as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Master¹s degree and teaching experience at the college or university
level.
* Successful supervisory or administrative experience.
* Knowledge of 1) assessment of teaching and course design; 2)
outcomes-based curricular design and program development; 3)
student-centered learning and learning theories; 4) technology-enhanced
teaching and learning, including course management systems, webinars, video
conferencing, etc.; 4) teaching portfolios; 5) peer review of teaching; and
6) technology used in instructional efforts and learning spaces.
* Demonstrated commitment to the core values of a public research university
of academic excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service to the
university and community.
* Demonstrated ability to provide collaborative leadership and management
skills among the TLC team, and to work collaboratively with other
administrative and academic units.
* Experience in working with diverse and multicultural populations of
students, faculty, and staff.
* Excellent communication and motivational skills.

Highly Desired Qualifications:
* Ph.D. or equivalent.
* Proven record of successfully obtaining external funding from public or
private sources.
* Research design and publications relating to pedagogy and learning.
* Experience with accrediting agency review processes and compliance
standards.

Salary:
A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This
is an administrative position with an attractive benefits package.

About the Buffalo/Niagara Region:
The University at Buffalo is an engaged citizen in and leading economic
development engine for its surrounding community and region. Buffalo, called
³The City of Good Neighbors,² is the second largest city in New York State.
Fortune magazine ranked the Western New York region in the top 20% of 60
areas in the nation for the quality of its public education, and one of the
city of Buffalo¹s public high schools has recently been ranked in the top 10
of all high schools in the nation.  In addition to its outstanding schools,
the Buffalo area is endowed with world-class architectural and cultural
treasures, including internationally-renowned Frank Lloyd Wright buildings
and major cultural institutions such as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and
the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and with a vibrant array of arts,
theater, music, and outstanding restaurants. For more than a decade, the
Town of Amherst, in which the University¹s North Campus is located, has
consistently been ranked among the top three ³safest cities in America,²
inclusive of all population-size categories. A 2006 analysis from the
National Association of Realtors found that Buffalo-area housing costs are
considerably lower than the U.S. average and suggested a good possibility of
better-than-average appreciation in the coming years, making Buffalo living
as affordable as it is appealing. The National Association of Home Builders¹
2006 Housing Opportunity Index ranks the Buffalo area as the most affordable
housing market in the Northeast. Commute times in Buffalo consistently rank
among the nation¹s shortest, with an abundance of cultural and recreational
activities nearby, contributing to another of Buffalo¹s nicknames, the
³twenty-minute city.² Situated on the banks of Lake Erie and within a
half-hour¹s drive of Lake Ontario, Buffalo is a true ³waterfront city.² Lake
Erie is responsible for far more than producing lake-effect snow; it is also
a major site of water recreation in the spring and summer and one of the
area¹s chief natural beauties year-round. With a pleasant, temperate climate
and the ³highest percentage of summer sunshine of any region in New York
State,² Buffalo¹s spring and summer months richly deserve the widespread
notoriety its winters have attracted. In addition, it is only a short drive
to enjoy outdoor beauty including Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, and
Allegany State Park and to visit the world-class city of Toronto. For
additional information about the community, see
http://www.buffaloniagara.org http://www.buffaloniagara.org/  or
http://www.buffalorising.com http://www.buffalorising.com .

Application Procedures:
All prospective applicants must apply online at:
http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu and apply for posting #0800000

A completed online application, including a letter of interest explaining
interest in and qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae,
and the names and contacts for three professional references must be
received by <Date>. Screening of candidates will begin in late January and
continue until a qualified pool is identified.  If you have questions or
would like additional information, you may contact the Co-Chair of the
Search Committee, Prof. Gayle A. Brazeau, Ph.D., 716-645-2848 or
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UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Recruiter.
The material presented in this position profile should be relied on for
informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or
quoted in part from University at Buffalo documents and personal interviews
and is believed to be reliable. Naturally, while every effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents
and factual situations govern.

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Roberta (Robin) Sullivan
Instructional Designer
Teaching & Learning Center
Office of the Provost, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
208 Capen Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260-1680
http://ubtlc.buffalo.edu
Online Instructional Design Portfolio http://buffalo.edu/~rrs
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Phone: (716) 645-7700 Ext. 3