Nakatani Teach & Learning Center Director

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Director of the Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center

Standard Job Description: Teaching & Learning Developer

The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is seeking applications fortheDirector of theNakatani Teaching and Learning Center (NTLC).In honor ofArthur Nakataniand since 2008 theNTLCprovidesdiverse future-focusedinstructional development opportunities for UW-Stout educators.

CENTER INFORMATION

In honor ofArthur Nakataniand since 2008 theNakatani Teaching and Learning Centerprovidesdiverse future-focusedinstructional 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 NTLCs goals mission and vision statements are closely aligned with the mission of the Nakatani Endowment Fund and theUniversitys visioning statements and Enduring Goals.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

As Wisconsins PolytechnicUniversity UW-Stouts distinct mission prioritizes three educational tenets: applied learningbusiness and industry collaborationandcareer 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 alumniand 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-Stouts studentcareer outcomes. UW-Stouts 99% graduate placement rate (students employed within six months or continuing education)remainsunsurpassed within the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical College System.

As part of theAcademic Affairsdivision the NTLC Director will report to the Director of Multimodal Instructional isan annualappointmentthatcan is scheduled to beginJuly12026.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Masters degree or higher with evidence of expertise in the science and craft of teaching and learning.
• Five years ofeffectiveteaching experiencein higher education.

• Evidence of strong collaborative skills.

• Experiencedeveloping and leadinginstructional professional development.

• Demonstrated commitment to active learning principles and practice.

• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with learning technologies.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated effective organizationalandproject managementskills.

• Demonstrated ability in research and evaluation aligned with UW-Stouts polytechnic tenets.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• University faculty experienceand/orpreviousTeaching & Learning Director experience.

• Experience developing a culture of effective teaching and learningin highereducationforin-person hybridand online instruction.

• Experience administering programs or projects including creating and overseeing budgets and developing andassessinggoals aligned with the universitys strategic priorities.

• Experiencewithstudent successbest practices for learning such as Universal Design for Learning High Impact Practicesandothers. A history of successful grant writing.

• A history ofeffectivedepartmental and cross-campus communication with instructorsstudentsand staff at a higher education institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leada culture of effectivepolytechnicteaching and learning at UW-Stoutreflective of state nationaland international trends associated with changing student populations and dynamic learning needs.

• Collaborate withaligned UW-Stout unitsincludingLearning Technology ServicesStout OnlineServicesand the Instructional Design Programto advance knowledge ofin-personand online teaching practices.

• Design implementand assess programs that support instructional development and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) such as Communities of PracticeSoTLTeamssharing communitiesspeaker events and workshops. These opportunities will be aligned with university goals and strategic priorities.

• Work with Human Resource ServicesLearning Technology Servicesand the Instructional Design Programto co-facilitate the New Instructor Workshopwhich onboards new faculty/staff;lead the correspondingFirst Year Instructor Program.

• Create and oversee budget for Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center projects workingclosely with the Stout University Foundationand Provosts Office.

• Develop grant proposals to secure funding thatsupportsNTLCteaching and learning projects.

• Fulfill responsibilities associated with the UW System Office of Professional Instructional Development (OPID) including managing the Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars programselection processassistingUW-Stout faculty in attending the OPID springconference supporting UW System campus networking opportunities etc.

• Chairthe Nakatani Teaching and Learning CenterAdvisory Committee.

• Supervise support positions for the NTLC. This currently includes.25Graduate Assistant.

• Teachinapart-timecapacity as assigned.

• Complete duties as assigned by theDirector of Multimodal Instructional Supports.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day 2/15/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after 2/15/2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below) 12 pages.
• Curriculum vitae or resume.
• Leadership Statement: Please provide a 1-2-page leadership statement that explains how your approach to collaboration innovation strategic planning and instructional development prepares you to lead the Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center in alignment with UWStouts mission and polytechnic values.
• Teaching Philosophy: Please provide a 1-page statement grounded in praxis: Describe how you ground philosophies of teaching in practice and how you measure effectiveness.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies each requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment please contact:

Search Chair: Megan Anthony

Phone: 715/232-5269

Email:

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials please contact:

Search Coordinator: Dawn Skovbroten

Phone: 715/232-2392

Email:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact our Human Resources office Phone: 715.232.2149.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Designs and facilitates workshops or other engagements in support of teaching and learning professional development goals

• Collaborates with campus partners and leaders to develop evaluate and/or implement strategic initiatives and change initiatives related to teaching and learning. May advise or lead stakeholders on the development of strategic and operational plans and their execution.

• Designs and recommends teaching and learning materials and technologies and guidesinstructors and learners through the adoption and use of materials and technologies

• Manages a portfolio of workshops or other engagements in collaboration with teaching and learning partners across campus

• Consults with and advises instructors and staff about inclusive evidence-based teaching strategies course design instructional technology and university initiatives

• Collects and acts on data about teaching and learning practices in collaboration withinstructors and staff and in alignment with institutional initiatives and goals

• Engages in professional development in the scholarship of teaching and learning trendsin higher education campus initiatives and instructional technologies

• May exercise non-supervisory leadership on projects and collaborations including delegating and assigning tasks to team members and identifying outcomes and measures of success

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.

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: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator Employee Benefits ()

Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates professional references questions regarding employee misconductsexual violenceandsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.