Transitioning from the Central Teaching and Learning Centre to a Faculty's Centre: Adaptations and Career Growth as an Educational Developer

Educational developers who seek to evolve in their roles and careers are likely to transition from one teaching and learning centre to another at least once, if not multiple times, during their professional lives. This reflection discusses several issues that arose when I moved from the University’s large and well-established central teaching and learning centre to a newly formed centre within a Faculty at the same university. I describe the significance of staying connected to my educational development community, and note how the lack of established processes was beneficial in my career growth. I observe the important role of collegiality and leadership for supporting me in my development. Finally, I conclude with some general suggestions for promoting our profession and our own personal growth as educational developers.