CRTLE Faculty Facilitators – Learning Analytics Fellowship (Two faculty members)
Position Title: University Faculty Facilitator: Learning Analytics Fellows
*Use the following subject line in your application email.: 2025-26 Analytics-Focused CRTLE Facilitator Application.
Hosted by: CRTLE (Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence) in conjunction/collaboration with University Analytics.
Duration: 2 Years (Fall and Spring Semesters)
Weekly Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week.
Stipend: $4,000 per year [paid $2000 at end of fall semester and $2000 at end of spring semester]
Overview: This would be two faculty members to join the CRTLE Faculty Facilitator program. There will already be eight funded faculty facilitators (one per academic unit). The Learning Analytics Fellowship program will be part of this broader program and would aim to enhance our understanding and application of learning analytics to improve student outcomes and institutional effectiveness. These two positions are funded by University Analytics and the position is in CRTLE but those in these roles will collaborate with University Analytics.
Expectations:
- Collaborate with faculty, CRTLE, and University Analytics to identify key areas for learning analytics application to teaching and learning (e.g., DFW Courses or large courses, gainful employment).
- Design and implement data-driven strategies to enhance teaching and learning practices with accessible deliverables for faculty (e.g., videos, handouts, guides, blog posts, infographics).
- Conduct virtual-only or blended workshops and training sessions for faculty and staff on the use of learning analytics tools and methodologies with clear applications to teaching and learning.
- Work with University Analytics to analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for CRTLE.
- Participate in regular CRTLE Faculty Facilitator meetings and contribute to the community through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Work collaboratively with other units as needed (e.g., career center) to look at issues related to teaching and learning.
Qualifications:
- Current full-time faculty member with a strong interest and background in learning analytics and educational technology.
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis, research, and applications to teaching is preferred.
- Background in applying analytics or quantitative approaches to pedagogy preferred.
- Solid communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Commitment to improving student learning outcomes through innovative approaches and analytics.
Application:
To Apply, submit the following by or before Friday, August 15, 2025 (5 pm) to CRTLE@uta.edu. Use the following subject line in your email: 2025-26 Analytics-Focused CRTLE Facilitator Application. Please be sure to note this is for the Analytics facilitator role in addition to it being noted in your materials, as well.
- Detailed cover letter with your background related to teaching, why you want to be a facilitator, experience with CRTLE or faculty professional development related to teaching, and ideas you would bring to the role.
- Include a formal letter of support from your department chair or indicating that they are aware of the time demands of being a facilitator.
- Include a second letter from another colleague who can support your qualifications to be a facilitator, including the criteria listed here.
- Copy of your Curriculum vita