Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Wed Oct 1 2025 Job Description: The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) seeks a dynamic and collaborative professional to join our team as a Specialist, Faculty Development. This position plays a vital role in advancing the CITL's mission to support excellence in teaching and learning across the university. The successful candidate will assist with a range of faculty development initiatives, including the planning and facilitation of workshops, coordination of signature events, design and delivery of programs, and individualized consultation with faculty. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and learning practices while working in a collegial, service-oriented environment. Responsibilities + Collaborate with CITL staff to design, plan, and implement faculty development programs, workshops, and events. + Facilitate engaging workshops and presentations on effective teaching and learning strategies. + Provide individualized consultation and support to faculty on pedagogy, course design, and instructional practices. + Contribute to the planning and logistics of CITL events, including communications, scheduling, and resource development. + Assist in developing and curating resources to support faculty professional growth. + Participate in assessing the impact of CITL initiatives and identifying opportunities for enhancement. + Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in higher education teaching and learning. Job Requirements: + Master's degree in education, higher education, instructional design, or a related field. + At least two years of experience in professional development, secondary teaching, and/or teaching at the college or university level. + Strong understanding of evidence-based teaching practices and faculty development approaches. + Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills. Additional Information: Salary Range: $48,000 - $50,004 Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.