Director of Digital Learning & Innovation and Open-Rank Fixed-Term Faculty | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Military Veterans

Employment Type: Permanent Faculty Vacancy ID: FAC0005453 Salary Range: Dependent upon qualifications and experience Position Summary/Description: The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an open rank fixed-term faculty position (12-month). This fixed-term faculty position will also hold a secondary appointment (12-month, at-will) as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation. The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. The curriculum supports this mission and includes a focus on evidence-based practice; concern for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities; and the design and development of social interventions. This position and its secondary appointment will be reviewed annually for reappointment. We are seeking applicants with a depth of social work experience to contribute effectively as a faculty member in the School of Social Work and as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation. Successful candidates will have the ability to teach generalist and specialization courses in an accredited MSW program and have prior experience teaching across both on-the-ground and online class formats. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience developing and/or translating traditional didactic teaching methods to interactive, digital platforms in on-the-ground and online classrooms. This is a non-tenured position and teaching responsibilities will include teaching three courses per year in the School of Social Work's educational programs. Additional responsibilities will include advising students, serving on committees, and other service duties as required. Service responsibilities for this position will include chairing the Digital Learning and Innovation Committee and serving on workgroups related to digital accessibility and generative artificial intelligence (AI). Serving as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, this position will partner with on-the-ground faculty to introduce, translate, and implement digital active learning activities into the classroom with the goal of enhancing student engagement and critical thinking. This position will explore and promote new digital teaching methodologies that align with course goals and learning outcomes, to help our faculty integrate inclusivity and accessibility into their teaching. The Director will also collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to advise and consult on the creation of high-quality digital course materials that meet accessibility standards and engage diverse learning in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The position provides leadership and guidance to all faculty involved in course development and instructional delivery, staying current with trends and innovations in digital learning to share insights and recommendations to continuously improve course delivery across teaching platforms. The Director works closely with our Digital Pedagogy Coach, who develops resources to enhance faculty proficiency in using digital tools for teaching and learning and offers advanced workshops focused on emerging technologies like AI, interactive simulations, and personalized digital learning platforms. The Director will have opportunities to collaborate with SSW leadership and administrators to create and implement online certificate programs to address the evolving needs of the social work profession, enhance career opportunities, and meet community needs. The Director establishes peer-led learning communities, supports ongoing faculty initiatives, and maintains a centralized online hub with resources, toolkits, and on-the-demand training related to digital learning.