The Duke Center for Teaching and Learning is delighted to welcome Bridgette Martin Hard as our inaugural Faculty Director.
A Professor of the Practice in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Psychology, Bridgette brings a distinguished record of leadership in teaching, mentoring, and faculty development. Her work centers on helping educators strengthen their teaching and mentoring while building communities in which teaching is valued as a meaningful, rewarding, and intellectually engaging part of academic life.
Throughout her career, Bridgette has been committed to advancing teaching as both a scholarly and collaborative practice. She has developed innovative approaches to teaching introductory psychology, mentored hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students in the art and science of teaching, and contributed to national conversations about pedagogy through her scholarship and leadership of educator conferences, including the Psychology One Conference and the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP).
“Bridgette is a respected teacher, mentor, scholar, and community builder whose work reflects the values at the heart of the CTL,” said Joseph Salem, Vice Provost for Duke Libraries and University Librarian. “She understands that our greatest opportunity is to connect people, ideas, and expertise across Duke. Her experience advancing teaching excellence at both the local and national levels, combined with her deep understanding of Duke’s culture and aspirations, will help us build a center that strengthens teaching and mentoring while supporting faculty as they navigate a rapidly evolving educational landscape.”
As Faculty Director, Bridgette will help shape CTL’s academic vision and guide our faculty development efforts. Her priorities include supporting instructors across all career stages, strengthening partnerships with schools and departments, fostering cross-disciplinary conversations about teaching, and helping faculty thoughtfully navigate emerging opportunities and challenges in higher education, including the evolving role of AI in teaching and learning.
“Duke is home to extraordinary teaching innovation already occurring within schools and departments,” Bridgette said. “I see the CTL as a convener and amplifier of that work that can strengthen cross-school learning, reduce duplication, and foster a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.”
Bridgette will officially join the CTL on July 1. We are excited for the leadership, expertise, and enthusiasm she will bring to the CTL and to Duke’s ongoing commitment to teaching and mentoring excellence.
The CTL is grateful to the following members of the Faculty Director search committee for their time and insights:
- Scott Dyreng (Search Chair) — Senior Associate Dean of Innovation; Professor of Accounting, Fuqua School of Business
- Owen Astrachan — Professor of the Practice of Computer Science; Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
- Charlie Cox — Associate Professor of the Practice of Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
- Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda — Professor, Duke University School of Nursing
- Andrew Janiak — Professor of Philosophy, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
- Remi Kalir — Associate Director, Duke Center for Teaching and Learning
- Cameron Kim — Assistant Professor of the Practice in Biomedical Engineering; Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Pratt School of Engineering
- Maria Wisdom — Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement; Adjunct Associate Professor of the Practice, Program in Education
