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Location : GSCC - Wallace Drive - 1001 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08279
College/Division: GSCC-604010-Public Relations/Development
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 4:00 PM Central
Campus Location: Gadsden State Community College
Position Summary
The Director of the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) provides visionary leadership to advance educational excellence and foster a collaborative campus culture dedicated to innovative pedagogy. This position is responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive professional development programs for both full-time and adjunct faculty, focusing on high-impact instructional strategies, the ethical integration of emerging technologies, and the implementation of research-based course quality standards. In addition to overseeing the center's daily operations, budget, and Institutional Effectiveness reporting, the Director serves as the primary administrator for the institution's Learning Management System (LMS) and acts as a key liaison between academic units and technical support teams. By balancing strategic leadership with discipline-specific teaching responsibilities, the Director ensures that the TLC remains a central hub for evidence-based teaching practices that directly support student success and institutional growth.
Direct Supervisory Responsibility: YES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Faculty Development

• Comprehensive Program Design: Envision, develop, and deliver comprehensive faculty development programs across multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) that support excellence in teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• New Faculty & Adjunct Onboarding: Plan, coordinate, and supervise orientation and training opportunities for full-time and adjunct faculty to ensure their successful transition into the institutional culture and pedagogical expectations.
• Mentorship & Learning Communities: Lead initiatives that build faculty community, such as peer mentoring programs, Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs), and faculty fellows programs to recognize teaching excellence.
• Individual Consultations: Provide one-on-one consultations for faculty regarding course design, assessment strategies, career planning, and individual teaching challenges.

Instructional Design & Innovation

• Course Development & Quality Assurance: Collaborate with faculty to design and develop online, hybrid, and blended courses that align with instructional best practices and accessibility standards.
• AI Integration & Emerging Pedagogies: Lead campus conversations and provide training on the ethical use and integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools and methodologies within the curriculum and pedagogy.
• Quality Standards Implementation: Implement course quality rubric assessment processes, such as Quality Matters, to ensure online and hybrid programs are well-designed and reflective of the college's mission.
• Multimedia Resource Creation: Oversee the design and production of digital learning objects, including instructional videos, podcasts, infographics, and interactive modules to support varied learning needs.

Educational Technology & Support

• LMS Platform Administration: Serve as the primary platform administrator for the institution's Learning Management System (LMS), managing courses, users, and integrated third-party educational tools.
• Technology Training: Develop and deliver robust training sessions on educational technologies, such as lecture capture platforms, proctoring software, and multimedia authoring tools.
• Technical Liaison: Act as a liaison between academic divisions, the library, and IT support teams to identify and address instructional technology needs and troubleshoot issues.

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Institutional Effectiveness & Reporting: Maintain responsibility for Institutional Effectiveness reporting, including the submission of goals, the evaluation of student learning outcomes, and the recommendation of strategic actions for the TLC.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure the teaching and learning environment complies with standards and regulations from accrediting bodies (e.g., SACS) and federal guidelines (e.g., ADA, Title IX, FERPA).
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage the TLC operational budget, negotiate licensing and pricing for educational software, and manage the center's physical space and technical equipment.
• Campus Collaboration: Partner with deans, division chairs, and other campus units to align professional development initiatives with the College's Strategic Plan and regional workforce needs.

Additional Professional Duties

• Instructional Responsibilities: Teach courses (typically two per academic year, with at least one online) in their specific discipline or field of expertise.
• Outreach & Communication: Manage the center's web presence, newsletters, and social media to clearly communicate professional development opportunities and highlight teaching best practices to the college community.
• Committee Service: Serve as a liaison or ex-officio member on assigned college committees and represent the institution with national professional development organizations.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.
Qualifications

• Education: A Master's degree from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a closely related field required.
• Teaching Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of teaching experience in a post-secondary or higher education environment.
• Professional Development Experience: At least 2 to 5 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering faculty development programs or instructional materials.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Blackboard or Canvas, including platform administration and technical troubleshooting.

Desired Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Quality Standards Certification: Status as a Certified Quality Matters (QM) Peer or Master Reviewer, or documented experience applying the QM rubric to course design.
• Multimedia Production: Proficiency with multimedia authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, Camtasia) for the creation of instructional digital learning objects.
• Pedagogical Knowledge: A deep understanding of evidence-based instructional strategies, high-impact practices, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical matters into easy-to-understand language.
• Scholarship & Research: A recorded history of publications or presentations in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) or educational technology.
• Grant Management: Experience in securing and managing internal or external grants related to educational improvement or faculty innovation.
• Leadership Experience: Prior experience in a supervisory role, including hiring, training, and evaluating professional staff or faculty fellows.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
August 2026
SALARY: Salary Schedule C3-2, ($78,000 - $101,504) Based on the 2026-2027 ACCS Salary Schedules. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 4, 2026- 4:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms
IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).
Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:NEOGOV Customer Service:
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Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefit