Dustin Saalman

Dustin Saalman has a diverse work experience in the field of education and instructional design. Dustin currently holds the position of Director of Research and Experiential Design at NAC since September 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Baker College from January 2019 to September 2021. In this role, they led a team and worked on developing professional development opportunities for faculty and addressing teaching and learning gaps.

Before joining Baker College, Saalman worked as the Associate Director in the Office of Learning & Teaching at Wayne State University School of Medicine from September 2016 to January 2019. Dustin provided support in implementing best practices in teaching, learning, and curriculum development. Additionally, they worked as a Learning Architect (Instructional Designer) on a contractual basis at iDesign from March 2018 to December 2018.

Saalman also has experience working at various positions at Baker College. Dustin served as an Adjunct Faculty from September 2016 to April 2018 and as an Instructional Effectiveness Specialist from January 2014 to September 2016. In these roles, they were responsible for faculty development and oversight of academic resources.

Furthermore, Saalman has experience in K-12 education. Dustin worked as the Director of Curriculum & Technology at Caseville Public School from September 2011 to January 2014 and as a Special Education Teacher at Caseville Public School from September 2008 to September 2011. Additionally, they worked as a Special Education Teacher at Flint Community Schools from August 2007 to August 2008 and at Ypsilanti Public Schools from April 2006 to August 2007.

Saalman's work experience also includes a brief role as a Coach for the Blended Learning in the Classroom program at Co. During this time, they assisted teachers in implementing blended learning practices through a professional development course. Dustin also worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Baker College from January 2013 to May 2013.

Overall, Saalman has a strong background in educational leadership, faculty development, instructional design, and teaching in both higher education and K-12 settings.

Dustin Saalman has an extensive education history in the field of education. Dustin started their academic journey at Eastern Michigan University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education in the years 2002 to 2006. Dustin then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Instructional Technology from Saginaw Valley State University from 2010 to 2012. Continuing their educational pursuits, they went on to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Educational Evaluation and Research from Wayne State University, completing their studies in the years 2014 to 2019.

In addition to their degrees, Dustin Saalman has also obtained a Professional Teacher Certificate from the State of Michigan in May 2012. This certification provides further validation of their qualifications and expertise as an educator. Furthermore, they have additional certifications in the field of Team-Based Learning Development & Facilitation from TBLC and Team-Based Learning Fundamentals from the TEAM-BASED LEARNING COLLABORATIVE. The specific months and years of when these certifications were obtained are not provided, so further details regarding their completion dates are unknown.