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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FACULTY ENGAGEMENT, Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is focused on elevating and transforming teaching and learning innovation across the BU community. The Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement will work closely with faculty and academic leaders to design and implement high-impact faculty programming initiatives that enhance teaching practices and foster a culture of evidence-informed teaching.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty to assess instructional needs and develop responsive programs that support teaching and learning effectiveness

Lead programming in teaching and learning tailored to different faculty cohorts (new faculty, mid career, teaching track, etc.)

Facilitate dialogue and promote collaboration around pedagogical concepts such as active learning, course and program redesign, experiential learning, workforce impact, and student engagement

Design and deliver professional development resources, earning communities, convenings and other programming focused on evidence-based teaching practices

Provide support to faculty on course design, instructional strategies, assessment, and the integration of educational technologies to support excellence in teaching and learning

Contribute to university-wide teaching enhancement initiatives, including curriculum transformation efforts and high-impact practices

Assist in the design, development and assessment of teaching and learning resources, toolkits, and digital content to elevate faculty experiences and scale initiatives across the BU community

Lead initiatives that build faculty community, such as peer mentoring programs, faculty learning circles, and interdisciplinary teaching collaborations across schools and colleges

Foster inclusive and supportive environments for faculty dialogue around teaching and student success

Collaborate with academic departments and centers across BUs schools and colleges to co-sponsor events and support disciplinary teaching initiatives

Coordinate programs that recognize and elevate excellent teaching, such as teaching awards, showcases, and symposiums

Develop strategies to engage early-career faculty and support faculty throughout their teaching careers

Lead and facilitate interdisciplinary faculty learning communities, workshops, and retreats focused on pedagogical scholarship and innovation

Foster strong relationships with faculty to understand disciplinary teaching cultures and promote cross-campus collaboration

Coordinate programs that recognize and elevate excellent teaching, such as teaching awards, showcases, and symposiums

Develop strategies to engage early-career faculty and support faculty throughout their teaching careers

Qualification

Higher education experienceCurricular innovationPedagogical innovationLearning management systemsMaster's degreeOralPhD desirableWritten presentation

Required

Experience in higher education with at least 7-10 years in leading academic and curricular innovation initiatives in a university environment

Experience working with faculty, students and administrators and influencing, leading and driving initiatives across a matrix of schools and departments

Experience steering and guiding pedagogical innovation by leveraging education tools, learning management systems and related technology in a consistent way to advocate and drive continuity in the delivery of a quality learning experience

Ability to work effectively with professionals and faculty to build faculty communities and cross-disciplinary initiatives in a large matrixed academic setting

Strong oral and written presentation skills

A master's degree in Curriculum Design, Professional Development, Education or related field; a PhD is desirable