Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota, seeks an innovative and strategic leader to assume the role of Teaching and Learning Specialist. This is a 10-month position with faculty status and comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the educational mission of the institution by enhancing teaching practices and promoting information literacy through engaging workshops, seminars, and training sessions. This position involves collaboration with faculty, librarians, students, and campus partners to support instructional development and to improve student learning outcomes. The Teaching and Learning Specialist will develop and implement assessment strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs and services, using data to inform and to improve teaching practices.
Preferred start day is August 19, 2024. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a minimum of a master’s degree in education, higher education, library science, or a related field.
- Have a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in teaching and learning.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of information literacy principles and practices.
- Manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrate familiarity with assessment tools and methodologies for evaluating instructional effectiveness.
- Show a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with trends in teaching and learning.
All applications must include a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) of four professional references. Original transcripts and background check will be required before the university makes an appointment.
Please submit materials electronically via email to hr@dwu.edu. Please write Teaching and Learning Specialist in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) is a private, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, granting associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. The University’s mission is to provide a transformative learning experience that cultivates enduring intellectual growth, ethically grounded leadership, intentional faith exploration, and meaningful service. The University serves approximately 1,000 students from across the nation and around the world, including a significant number of first-generation students from the Great Plains region. Dakota Wesleyan’s profile is on the rise both regionally and nationally. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Dakota Wesleyan as best value school in the Midwest and as one of the best regional colleges in the Midwest. In the past decade, university donors have made possible a new health science center; a black box theater and alumni welcome center; a 90,000 sq ft sport and wellness complex; a new residence hall; and the new School of Business, Innovation and Leadership.
DWU is located in Mitchell, South Dakota, a community of 15,000, nestled in the heart of one of the country’s finest outdoor recreation areas. Mitchell is the sixth largest city in South Dakota and home to the world’s only Corn Palace. The University is within an hour’s drive of Sioux Falls, one of the Upper Midwest’s largest statistical metropolitan areas. It is within a six-hour drive of several major metropolitan areas (Omaha, N.E.; Minneapolis, M.N.; Kansas City, M.O.).
Dakota Wesleyan reserves the right to modify all job postings and job descriptions.
Dakota Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and provider.