Description
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for the position of
Director for the Faculty Development Center (FDC). UMBC is a Carnegie R1 research
university known for its inclusive excellence, innovative teaching, and diverse student body.
Reporting to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, the Director of the FDC will lead UMBC’s
efforts to realize its vision as a national leader in pedagogical innovation and evidence-based
teaching. This is a transformative leadership opportunity; following a comprehensive 2025 selfstudy
and external review, the incoming Director will be charged with implementing strategic
recommendations to redefine the Center’s mission, organizational structure, and goals
appropriate to an R1 campus.
As a catalyst for institutional change, the Director will foster cross-unit collaborations and
partner with departments and units to design, implement, and evaluate high-impact initiatives
that enhance student learning across all modalities. The Director will serve as a prominent voice
in campus-wide pedagogical conversations—ranging from the advancement of inclusive
excellence to addressing the role of AI in pedagogy. The successful candidate will be a
visionary leader committed to strengthening the FDC capacity to serve a diverse faculty
community and elevating the culture of teaching and learning at UMBC.
Providing strategic leadership for faculty professional development, the Director will foster a
culture of research-informed instruction. As a “scholar-practitioner” who bridges the gap
between educational research and classroom practice, the Director will support scholarly
teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) for faculty at all career stages. This
includes overseeing robust Faculty Learning Communities, certificate programs, and the
Hrabowski Fund for Innovation, as well as individual consultations with faculty. Additionally,
the Director will supervise and mentor the FDC staff, ensuring that all workshops, resources, and
events—including the annual Provost’s Teaching and Learning Symposium—are grounded in
evidence-based practices and aligned with the Center's evolving strategic goals. The Director
will be expected to work closely with other units on campus to support faculty success.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience ($134,000-$151,000). This position is
full-time and includes a full university benefits package.
For best consideration, submit by Interfolio a cover letter, resume/CV, teaching philosophy
statement, and the contact information for three professional references by April 5, 2026
(applications will be accepted until the position is filled) via: https://listings.umbc.edu/cw/enus/
Requirements
Required qualifications: A Ph.D., Ed.D. degree, or terminal degree in a discipline represented
at the University and a minimum of five years of teaching experience in higher education. The
successful candidate will demonstrate proven leadership ability in a faculty setting, a deep
understanding of educational development scholarship, documented ability to work effectively
and collaboratively with faculty and administrators from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, and
excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Desired qualifications: A documented record of publications and presentations in the
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL); proven ability to lead institutional change,
organizational redesign, or “culture shift” initiatives within a complex university environment;
experience in securing and managing internal and external grants related to educational
improvement; demonstrated experience in developing and implementing course- and programlevel
assessment to measure the impact of faculty development on student learning outcomes;
and ability to use institutional data and learning analytics to identify equity gaps and inform
inclusive programming.
