Open Call for 2026-2027 CATLST Fellows!

The Center for Advancement in Teaching, Learning, Scholarship, and Technology (CATLST) is excited to share that we are seeking applicants for two faculty/instructional academic staff fellows for the 2026–2027 academic year!

The CATLST Fellowship Program is designed to strengthen the center’s work and support faculty and staff in building leadership skills and campus visibility. CATLST fellows will focus on program planning, development, and assessment.

CATLST Fellows play key leadership roles in identifying campus instructional support needs, as well as developing and delivering high-impact teaching and learning programming that supports instructional growth, highlights effective teaching practices, and fosters collaboration across disciplines. CATLST Fellows play a significant role in developing and implementing high-quality assessment strategies to evaluate program impact and guide ongoing improvement.  Faculty and instructional academic staff who are passionate about the following are strongly encouraged to apply: 

• teaching and learning
• building campus leadership skills
• fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships
• supporting the professional development of their peers  

Day to Day duties of the position may include:

• Review existing center programs, workshops, and resources to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with campus units and departments to best align programming with institutional goals and strategic priorities in teaching and learning.
• Develop innovative programming formats (e.g., micro-learning sessions, teaching showcases, lightning talks, teaching sprints, flipped workshops, pop-up sessions, online learning modules, or hybrid events) to meet evolving faculty needs and explore emerging teaching topics.
• Collaborate on the development of CATLST signature programming including book clubs, faculty college share-outs, First Year Program, Chairs Council, and the spring teaching and learning conference.
• Curate and share resources (articles, podcasts, videos, and exemplars) to complement new and existing programming.
• Support communication and marketing efforts that promote center offerings and highlight innovation in teaching practices.
• Design and implement assessment plans to evaluate effectiveness and ensure CATLST programming remains relevant, practical, and responsive to evolving instructional challenges.
• Commit to twice monthly in-person 60 minute team meetings.

Requirements:

• Tenured or tenure-track faculty or at least 50% FTE instructional academic staff status
• Evidence of effective, student-centered teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to an accessible, supportive learning environment for all
• Familiarity with research on effective pedagogy
• Evidence of sustained engagement in professional development in teaching & learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of previous engagement with CATLST (previously LEARN/LTC)
• Experience with program assessment, evaluation, or data-informed decision-making in educational settings

Benefits of the Position:

• Significant opportunity to engage with diverse communities of practice across campus
• Greater visibility at the institutional and state level
• Enhanced opportunity to contribute to evidence-based improvements in teaching and learning
• Enhanced intellectual growth and development in the area of program evaluation and instructional effectiveness
• Increased opportunity to expand and develop institutional leadership skills
• Work with a great team!

Faculty fellows are expected to spend roughly 10 hours per week (on average) doing CATLST work. This is a 9-month commitment, as a $5000 overload or reassignment per semester, renewable for up to two years. The position is expected to begin August, 2026.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the fellowship role and demonstrating how your qualifications make you a good fit for the position responsibilities
• A current CV

Contact Sue Wildermuth (wilderms@uww.edu) with any questions. Materials may be submitted to CATLST, (catlst@uww.edu) by 4:30 pm, Friday, March 13, 2026.