Job Description

Job description

We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

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Department: Teaching Excellence and Innovation

Reports To: Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: G

Amount of Travel Required: Occasional

Workday Job Profile #: JC100623

Positions Supervised: Teaching and Learning Center, Curriculum and System reporting and assessment

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

SALARY RANGE: $115,533 - $128,370 per year

• Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be placed within the range based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Teaching Excellence and Innovation will lead a comprehensive model of faculty development, technology innovation, curriculum and course design, and student assessment. The dean will support a culture of excellence and continuous improvement by providing responsive support, training, and development that meets the unique needs of faculty, programs, and divisions. This position will strengthen the college’s commitment to innovative curriculum and instruction practices that harness the potential of improving student teaching and learning through Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality. The dean will lead and/or align technology innovation across the college in alignment with the strategic priorities of the college. As a member of the Academic Leadership Team and Leadership Council, the dean contributes instructional expertise in decision making, that supports the College’s mission, vision, and goals while promoting an environment of excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Innovative Leadership and Vision: Serve as the driving force behind the college's innovative agenda, leading a team of forward-thinking professionals to develop and implement cutting-edge strategies that enhance teaching, learning, and workforce development. The Dean’s visionary leadership will guide the creation and integration of advanced technologies, particularly AI, across various departments, ensuring the college remains at the forefront of educational innovation.
• AI Integration and Development: Spearhead initiatives to incorporate AI into the college's curriculum and operational practices. Design and oversee programs that leverage AI to improve instructional methods, enhance student learning experiences, and streamline administrative processes. Collaborate with industry partners, for example, Microsoft and Titletown Tech, to incorporate cutting edge technological advancements and apply them effectively within the college environment.
• Professional Development and Training: Lead, develop, and assess comprehensive professional development programs aimed at equipping faculty and staff with the skills and knowledge required to utilize high impact practices, culturally responsive teaching, open educational resources, the learning management system, open pedagogy, AI in teaching and learning, and other emerging technologies effectively. Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, ensuring that all members of the college community are well-prepared to adapt to and benefit from technological advancements.
• Faculty Evaluation: Design a model for providing faculty development and evaluation, technology support, and curriculum/course design support.
• Teaching & Learning Excellence: In collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, lead the strategic direction for teaching and learning innovation, programming and service delivery aligned with organizational goals.
• Curriculum and Instruction Enhancement: Lead efforts to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculum, enhancing instructional methods and student learning experiences. Work closely with faculty to design and implement innovative teaching practices, develop AI-driven course content, and create experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for the future workforce. Ensure the curriculum remains relevant and responsive to technological advancements, fostering a dynamic and engaging educational environment.
• Strategic Partnerships and Innovation Liaison: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with industry leaders, technology firms, and other educational institutions to drive innovation at the college. Actively participate in conferences, events, and professional gatherings to seek out and implement innovative solutions that enhance the college's technological and educational practices. Serve as the college’s representative and liaison, ensuring the institution stays connected to the latest advancements and trends in emerging technologies.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Collaborate with academic deans and associate deans to support the Teaching and Learning Center as a partner in ensuring student success and assessment of learning for the continuous improvement of instructional processes through the program review process.
• Leadership: Participate in the Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Leadership Team and Deans Council to provide input on academic policy and programs and other matters related to the College.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement efforts that ensure operational efficiencies and maximize institutional effectiveness.
• Talent Management: Hire, mentor, and supervise assigned employees. Responsible for the performance management, coaching, and ongoing growth and development of direct reports.
• Financial Oversight: Lead planning, budgeting, and resource allocation efforts to maximize operational efficiency and a state-of-the-art learning environment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Values - Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values - Customer Focus, Creativity and Innovation, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.
• Student Success – Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, socio-economic background, or job type.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Risk Taker - Ability to take calculated risks or to stretch the limits of comfort zones.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Five years’ experience working in faculty development and/or teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Experience teaching in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Direct experience in consulting/coaching faculty.
• Direct experience using AI/AR/VR to improve teaching and learning.
• Experience using data to make informed decisions and create action plans.
• Ability to manage and lead change effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience with onboarding new faculty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree.
• Teaching experience at a community/technical college.
• Leadership experience at a community/technical college.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

• NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite; Database management experience in financial reporting systems

Other Requirements

Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Stand

O (Occasionally)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

Sit

F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering

F (Frequently)

Reach Outward

F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at

talentandculture@nwtc.edu

or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, (“each a protected class”). Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or

equity@nwtc.edu

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Remote job, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, H1b, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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