Call for Expressions of Interest | ISSOTL Committee Members

ISSOTL is actively looking for members to join all four of our standing committees. If you are interested in becoming involved in the work of ISSOTL and contributing to the global SoTL community, we encourage you to apply!

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

We are excited to invite expressions of interest for a member-at-large and a student position within the Advocacy Committee. This two-year position offers an incredible opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of SoTL advocacy, collaborating with fellow committee members, and enhancing your leadership experience within our global community.

Through this role, you will work collaboratively with the committee in promoting SoTL’s impact and advancing its visibility and integration within educational institutions and broader organizations worldwide. This is a role that helps to drive the committee’s efforts forward by generating resources, completing collaborative projects, and, fostering connections across the Society and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and co-lead advocacy projects ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication, and alignment with ISSOTL’s strategic aims.
• Actively contribute to the committee’s advocacy initiatives to promote SoTL in higher education, ensuring its relevance to the Society’s mission.
• Attend online meetings to foster engagement and connection within the Committee.

What We’re Looking For:

• An active visionary who is willing to engage in and lead projects/initiatives with a commitment to SoTL and its advancement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow co-chairs, members, and stakeholders to foster engagement and promote advocacy efforts.

We will be hosting a webinar on August 12, 12:30-1:00 PM EDT. Please use this link to join us and learn about what it is like to work on the Advocacy Committee.

CONVENINGS COMMITTEE

We are excited to invite expressions of interest for two member-at-large positions within the Convenings Committee. This two-year position offers an incredible opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the ISSOTL conference, collaborating with fellow committee members, and enhancing your leadership experience within our global community.

Through this role, you will work collaboratively with the committee in planning and facilitating the “Preparing an ISSOTL Proposal” webinar and “New to ISSOTL” welcome session at the annual conference and supporting the organization of the ISSOTL Buddy Program. In addition, there are countless opportunities to propose and lead additional off-conference gatherings, events, and workshops that continue to bring our global community together. This is a role that helps to drive the committee’s efforts forward by planning and facilitating key ISSOTL activities, completing collaborative projects, and supporting our continued efforts to ensure ISSOTL is a society that welcomes newcomers and returning SoTL-ers alike.

What We’re Looking For:

• An active visionary who is willing to engage in and lead projects/initiatives with a commitment to SoTL and its advancement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow co-chairs, members, and stakeholders to foster engagement and promote convenings efforts.

This is a dynamic role where you can make a meaningful impact on the global SoTL community. If you are passionate about bringing people together, facilitating connections, and growing our inclusive international community, we encourage you to apply.

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

We are excited to invite expressions of interest for one librarian, one student, and two member-at-large positions within the Publications Committee. These two-year positions offer a great opportunity to help shape the future of SoTL publications, collaborate with a close group of committee members, and gain leadership experience within our global community.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with the committee to support and promote the success of ISSOTL’s journal, Teaching and Learning Inquiry, and help advance the voice and visibility of the work of our members through the ISSOTL blog. This role also supports periodic operational and recognition efforts, such as the Academic International Collaborative Writing Group and publications awards, which foster connections across the Society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-lead and participate on projects with clear communication, thoughtful timeliness, and dedication to ISSOTL’s mission.
• Actively contribute on periodic initiatives to promote and support SoTL publications.
• Attend in-Person Meetings: to engage in discussions and connect with the Committee.

What We’re Looking For:

• Thought partners willing to engage in open discussions and lead initiatives with a commitment to advancing SoTL.
• Collaborators interested in working together with fellow co-chairs, members, and stakeholders to support multiple aspects of SoTL publications and outreach.
• And for our Librarian: Advice related to your expertise.

We will be hosting a webinar on August 18, 8:00 AM EDT. Please use this link to join us and learn about what it is like to work on the Publications Committee.

RECOGNITION COMMITTEE

We are excited to invite expressions of interest for two member-at-large positions within the Recognition Committee. This two-year position offers an incredible opportunity to play a key role in encouraging current and future SoTL threads within ISSOTL and the global SoTL community.

We recognize that you may not know what we do within the Recognition Committee other than recognize achievements, but that, in its own right, is quite satisfying. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the committee to encourage participation and recognize achievements, from Emerging Scholars to student awards, to elections. This is a role that continues to promote ISSOTL ideas, encourage community building as well as the honing of SoTL skills. You can be either an introvert or an extrovert for this role – you need not stand in front of crowds unless you want to.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support recognition projects (Emerging Scholars, Student Awards, Elections) ensuring clear communication within the Society and encouraging collaboration.
• Actively contribute to the recognition committee’s initiatives to celebrate SoTL in ISSOTL as well as in higher education in general.
• Attend in-Person and/or Online Meetings: to support community building, to foster engagement and to both share your voice and have other voices heard.

What We Are Looking For:

• A compassionate individual who both celebrates and encourages others in their SoTL journeys.
• Someone who is willing to oversee projects/initiatives with a recognition of SoTL and encourage the propagation of its ideas.
• An individual who has the ability to work collaboratively with fellow co-chairs, members, and stakeholders to foster engagement and promote recognition efforts.

This is an active and engaging role where you can have an impact on the ISSOTL community. If you are ready to encourage success within the SoTL community, then we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

To apply: Please complete this form, including a brief statement of intent outlining your qualifications (250 words) and brief biography (250 words) highlighting relevant experience and skills.

Application deadline: September 15, 2026

Webinar recordings can be found on the ISSOTL website as they become available.