Head of Teaching and Learning

Head of Teaching and Learning

University Libraries

Position Overview

The Head of Teaching and Learning leads a team of professionals to work collaboratively to develop, implement, and maintain a library-wide program, both online and in person, of teaching and learning services and initiatives to support the curricular, co-curricular, and academic activities of the Ohio State University faculty, researchers, and students. This includes overseeing the development of learning outcomes, instructional content and programming, and the assessment of student learning and satisfaction; creating and implementing strategies that align the Libraries' teaching and learning activities with the University's priorities of access, affordability, and excellence; looking for opportunities to work with campus-level and departmental curricula around the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education; continuing partnerships with the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI)/Ohio State Online (OSO), the Drake Institute for Teaching & Learning, the Office of Student Academic Success; and identifying opportunities for collaboration with other campus units sponsoring teaching and learning initiatives. The incumbent leads efforts to support the three focus areas within the department of teaching and learning that include: undergraduate teaching and engagement, instructor development, and Ask Us services including peer-to-peer coaching. The successful candidate is a team player who advances ongoing working relationships with colleagues across The Ohio State University Libraries. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Research and Education (R&E) and serves on the R&E division leadership team, R&E Heads.

University Libraries' faculty and staff embrace Ohio State's Shared Values and strive to enact the behaviors guided by those values in all we do. This position is dedicated to advancing the culture of University Libraries and the work of the R&E division. All other duties as assigned.

Performance Objectives

Management and Supervision

• Provide vision and manage the Teaching and Learning department through planning, leadership, assessment, and delegation.
• Empower department members to make independent decisions at appropriate operational levels, holding members accountable for successful completion of assignments.
• Establish workloads, provide guidance and direction, monitor and evaluate performance, and coach and counsel as needed.
• Work closely with other Research and Education department heads to move forward an ambitious agenda for the entire division.

Teaching and Learning

• Provide leadership and collaborate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of tools and services for online and in-person support for teaching and learning.
• Establish or maintain relationships and engage in collaborative teaching and learning activities with high-priority partners across the university.
• Develop innovative services and support for undergraduate information literacy and co-curricular engagement including affordability efforts, instructor development, and support for Ask Us services.
• Provide oversight to the department around instructional and assignment design, develop effective instructional materials and sessions in a variety of formats, and provide alternative learning opportunities.
• Engage in, facilitate, and encourage reflective teaching through the use of instructional improvement tools and concepts.
• Support professional development for librarians and staff related to teaching and learning.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

An ALA-accredited master's degree, or a comparable graduate degree from a non-U.S. university, reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Experience providing services related to or knowledge of teaching and learning in higher education.
• Successful record of management and administration of a department or service, along with the ability to articulate vision, set direction, and accomplish initiatives in rapidly changing environments.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Experience building partnerships to enhance learning and student success.

Desired:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, subject librarians, special collections, and others to advance student learning, faculty development, and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, curriculum design, eLearning, and assessment or some combination of these skills.
• Participation in any of the ACRL Information Literacy Immersion Program tracks, demonstrated engagement in forward-thinking pedagogical approaches or relevant advanced degree.

Additional Information

The budget for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

Appointment

This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. The candidate will be required to meet university and Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure. Faculty rank at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor are dependent on qualifications and experience.

What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We accept as our operational standard that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the university becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSU Careers/job/Columbus-Campus/Head-of-Teaching-and-Learning_R136905. Application materials must include Cover letter and Curriculum Vita (CV) or Resume. Application closes 10/05/2025

About University Libraries

The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world.

The Libraries' greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the varied and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.

As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners. Learn more on the Libraries website.

The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic directions and Ohio State's Shared Values. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

About The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University's Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Head of Teaching and Learning

University Libraries

Position Overview

The Head of Teaching and Learning leads a team of professionals to work collaboratively to develop, implement, and maintain a library-wide program, both online and in person, of teaching and learning services and initiatives to support the curricular, co-curricular, and academic activities of the Ohio State University faculty, researchers, and students. This includes overseeing the development of learning outcomes, instructional content and programming, and the assessment of student learning and satisfaction; creating and implementing strategies that align the Libraries' teaching and learning activities with the University's priorities of access, affordability, and excellence; looking for opportunities to work with campus-level and departmental curricula around the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education; continuing partnerships with the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI)/Ohio State Online (OSO), the Drake Institute for Teaching & Learning, the Office of Student Academic Success; and identifying opportunities for collaboration with other campus units sponsoring teaching and learning initiatives. The incumbent leads efforts to support the three focus areas within the department of teaching and learning that include: undergraduate teaching and engagement, instructor development, and Ask Us services including peer-to-peer coaching. The successful candidate is a team player who advances ongoing working relationships with colleagues across The Ohio State University Libraries. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Research and Education (R&E) and serves on the R&E division leadership team, R&E Heads.

University Libraries' faculty and staff embrace Ohio State's Shared Values and strive to enact the behaviors guided by those values in all we do. This position is dedicated to advancing the culture of University Libraries and the work of the R&E division. All other duties as assigned.

Performance Objectives

Management and Supervision

• Provide vision and manage the Teaching and Learning department through planning, leadership, assessment, and delegation.
• Empower department members to make independent decisions at appropriate operational levels, holding members accountable for successful completion of assignments.
• Establish workloads, provide guidance and direction, monitor and evaluate performance, and coach and counsel as needed.
• Work closely with other Research and Education department heads to move forward an ambitious agenda for the entire division.

Teaching and Learning

• Provide leadership and collaborate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of tools and services for online and in-person support for teaching and learning.
• Establish or maintain relationships and engage in collaborative teaching and learning activities with high-priority partners across the university.
• Develop innovative services and support for undergraduate information literacy and co-curricular engagement including affordability efforts, instructor development, and support for Ask Us services.
• Provide oversight to the department around instructional and assignment design, develop effective instructional materials and sessions in a variety of formats, and provide alternative learning opportunities.
• Engage in, facilitate, and encourage reflective teaching through the use of instructional improvement tools and concepts.
• Support professional development for librarians and staff related to teaching and learning.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• An ALA-accredited master's degree, or a comparable graduate degree from a non-U.S. university, reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Experience providing services related to or knowledge of teaching and learning in higher education.
• Successful record of management and administration of a department or service, along with the ability to articulate vision, set direction, and accomplish initiatives in rapidly changing environments.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Experience building partnerships to enhance learning and student success.

Desired:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, subject librarians, special collections, and others to advance student learning, faculty development, and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, curriculum design, eLearning, and assessment or some combination of these skills.
• Participation in any of the ACRL Information Literacy Immersion Program tracks, demonstrated engagement in forward-thinking pedagogical approaches or relevant advanced degree.

Additional Information

The budget for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

Appointment

This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. The candidate will be required to meet university and Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure. Faculty rank at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor are dependent on qualifications and experience.

What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We accept as our operational standard that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the university becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSU Careers/job/Columbus-Campus/Head-of-Teaching-and-Learning_R136905. Application materials must include Cover letter and Curriculum Vita (CV) or Resume. Application closes 10/05/2025

About University Libraries

The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world.

The Libraries' greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the varied and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.

As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners. Learn more on the Libraries website.

The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic directions and Ohio State's Shared Values. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

About The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University's Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

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