1. NEW -Teaching & Learning Faculty Track
Information Session| September 22 & 27, 2016|

2. What is the Teaching and Learning faculty track?
Designed for faculty who excel in teaching beyond knowledge of the discipline they teach. Also, have a strong interest in and commitment to topics like:
research-base behind quality teaching and learning in higher education
student learning and development
assessment of student learning outcomes
design of powerful learning environments  

3. Why switch tracks?
Foster a stronger and more positive faculty identity around teaching and learning at NLU
Clarify a pathway for promotion
Opportunity for multi-year contracts
Personal passion for promoting teaching and learning

4. What are the expectations of this track?
Keep abreast of advancements and emergent innovations in learning and teaching in higher education to contribute to institutional leadership in teaching and learning in areas such as:
establishing and maintaining high standards for the evaluation of teaching excellence
assisting in peer observation and evaluation of teaching across the institution
working with the Provost’s office and LITS to establish criteria for certifying excellence in course design at NLU
providing mentoring and professional development opportunities for full time faculty in pedagogy and course design
supervising and mentoring adjunct faculty
contributing to the acquisition and curation of quality resources to support teaching and learning
***SEE DOMAIN 2 RUBRIC FOR T&L TRACK

5. How might your goals change?
New T&L Goals -- reflect desire to influence NLU teaching and learning distinction and continuous improvement.
Building knowledge base and experience with new approaches
Mentoring
Constructing evidence based for core teaching practices
Assuming leadership role around teaching/learning
Create visible learning to continuously improve T&L at NLU
Expected outcome continuous improvement of teaching and learning at NLU

6. Application Process
Admission into the track as an Assistant Professor of Teaching and Learning will be based on evidence of excellence in teaching and knowledge of, or commitment to developing, specialized expertise in student development, student assessment, and/or learning and instructional design in higher education.
 Application materials (due November 1):
Rationale articulating commitment to the criteria (2-4 pages max)
Current year goals and revised goals (as needed) to address the T&L criteria CV
Recommendation from the Dean

7. QUESTIONS? Contact the Provost Office at
All materials available at XXXX (PROVOST SITE)