Boston University · 6 days ago
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FACULTY ENGAGEMENT, Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Boston University's Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning is focused on elevating and transforming teaching and learning innovation across the entire BU community. The Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement will collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to design and implement high-impact faculty programming initiatives that enhance teaching practices and foster a culture of scholarly 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
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
Company
Boston University
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
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Funding
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$1.74M2017-06-16Grant· $1.74M
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