Spencer Willis is a member of UCATT's Educational Development team, where he designs and facilitates workshops and mini courses on active learning practices. He also teaches in the College Teaching GIDP, supporting the University's teaching community in developing effective learning activities that enhance student outcomes. In addition, Spencer offers individual consultations for the University's teaching community, helping them assess teaching needs, set professional goals, and promote growth.

He holds a joint appointment as a Lecturer at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences. Previously, Spencer served as the Director of the Online MPH program and was the faculty advisor for the online MPH internship. His professional interests include college teaching, experiential learning, and promoting health through policy, systems, and environmental change.

Current activities include

Teaching with technology Remote Practice (COVID-19)

Course review & consultation with Arizona Online  

Designing and facilitating flipped classroom training for UA Global faculty   | UA Global

Facilitating interactive videos with PlayPosit mini-course

Background & Education

Spencer began his career in academia as an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion at Texas A&M University-Commerce, later relocating to Tucson to serve as Director of Online Programs and faculty advisor for the online MPH internship at MEZCOPH. His professional interests include experiential and active learning online as well as interprofessional education.

Scholarly Works

Willis, S. L., Ball, C. M., & Muraco, J. A. (2024, January 15). Fostering Career Everywhere: Innovative Approaches to career readiness. Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning. https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/course-design-ideas/fostering-career-everywhere-innovative-approaches-to-career-readiness/

Willis, S. L. (2023, May 15). Engaging Students Asynchronously with Interactive Videos. Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning. https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/online-course-delivery-and-instruction/engaging-students-asynchronously-with-interactive-videos/