Nakatani Teach & Learning Center Director

University of Wisconsin Stout • Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is seeking applications for the Director of the Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center (NTLC). In honor of Arthur Nakatani and since 2008, the NTLC provides diverse, future-focused, instructional development opportunities for UW-Stout educators. CENTER INFORMATION In honor of Arthur Nakatani, and since 2008, the Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center provides diverse, future-focused, instructional development opportunities for UW-Stout educators. Mission Statement We will share and value teaching and learning by: creating a climate where colleagues find satisfaction in teaching and learning, build confidence in the effectiveness of their teaching, and have opportunities to share their classroom and research practices. creating programs that nurture and support faculty development. facilitating the use of technology in teaching and learning. Vision Statement NTLC nourishes a campus culture of learning and teaching characterized by discovery, curiosity, innovation, collaboration and research. Programs sponsored by the NTLC's goals, mission and vision statements are closely aligned with the mission of the Nakatani Endowment Fund and the University's visioning statements and Enduring Goals . UNIVERSITY INFORMATION As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University , UW-Stout's distinct mission prioritizes three educational tenets: applied learning, business and industry collaboration, and career focus. These tenets are formalized via a variety of intentional mechanisms including a 100% experiential learning requirement across all programs; a commitment to general education as the “Stout Core” to undergraduate student success; program advisory committees comprised of employers, alumni, and UW-Stout faculty and staff to foster continuous improvement of all academic programs; and a record of hiring faculty and staff with both academic credentials and in-field/professional experiences. One measure of success that supports our mission is UW-Stout's student career outcomes . UW-Stout's 99% graduate placement rate (students employed within six months or continuing education) remains unsurpassed within the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical College System. As part of the Academic Affairs division, the NTLC Director will report to the Director of Multimodal Instructional Supports. This is an annual appointment that can include teaching assignments. The appointment is scheduled to begin July 1, 2026.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher with evidence of expertise in the science and craft of teaching and learning.
• Five years of effective teaching experience in higher education.
• Evidence of strong collaborative skills.
• Experience developing and leading instructional professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to active learning principles and practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with learning technologies.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in research and evaluation, aligned with UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets.

Nice To Haves

• University faculty experience and/or previous Teaching & Learning Director experience.
• Experience developing a culture of effective teaching and learning in higher education for in-person, hybrid, and online instruction.
• Experience administering programs or projects, including creating and overseeing budgets, and developing and assessing goals aligned with the university’s strategic priorities.
• Experience with student success best practices for learning, such as Universal Design for Learning, High Impact Practices, and others.
• A history of successful grant writing.
• A history of effective departmental and cross-campus communication with instructors, students, and staff at a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of effective polytechnic teaching and learning at UW-Stout, reflective of state, national, and international trends associated with changing student populations and dynamic learning needs.
• Collaborate with aligned UW-Stout units, including Learning Technology Services, Stout Online Services, and the Instructional Design Program, to advance knowledge of in-person and online teaching practices.
• Design, implement, and assess programs that support instructional development and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) such as Communities of Practice, SoTL Teams, sharing communities, speaker events, and workshops. These opportunities will be aligned with university goals and strategic priorities.
• Work with Human Resource Services, Learning Technology Services , and the Instructional Design Program to co-facilitate the New Instructor Workshop which onboards new faculty/staff; lead the corresponding First Year Instructor Program.
• Create and oversee budget for Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center projects, working closely with the Stout University Foundation and Provost’s Office.
• Develop grant proposals to secure funding that supports NTLC teaching and learning projects.
• Fulfill responsibilities associated with the UW System Office of Professional Instructional Development (OPID) including managing the Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars program selection process, assisting UW-Stout faculty in attending the OPID spring conference, supporting UW System campus networking opportunities, etc.
• Chair the Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center Advisory Committee.
• Supervise support positions for the NTLC. This currently includes .25 Graduate Assistant.
• Teach in a part-time capacity as assigned.
• Complete duties as assigned by the Director of Multimodal Instructional Supports.

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees