Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Director of Community Engaged Learning – Health
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $150K/yrStanford University is seeking a Director of Community Engaged Learning – Health to lead efforts in developing health-related community engaged learning courses. The role involves consulting with faculty, building partnerships with community organizations, and managing various educational initiatives to enhance student engagement in health-related issues.
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Responsibilities
Develop and/or maintain a portfolio of community engaged learning courses (i.e., service-learning courses) that adhere to Stanford’s Principles of Ethical and Effective Service and foster civic leadership competencies through sound pedagogical practices
Consult with faculty on community engaged learning pedagogy, including facilitating faculty trainings, designing appropriate learning goals and instructional activities, facilitating student preparation and reflection, and evaluating student learning and community impact
Build and sustain partnerships with nonprofit and community-based organizations, government agencies, and social impact-oriented companies, identifying reciprocal opportunities for students to learn and contribute to community partners’ work
Conduct outreach activities within relevant departments and programs to encourage capstone, internship, and community engaged learning course development, particularly among faculty who are not currently offering community engaged learning courses
Assist with marketing and communicating about community engaged learning opportunities to students
Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, marketing materials, deans’ reports, research grants, or other program activities
May teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Create and/or advise in the development of curriculum. May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients
Contribute as a member of the DCEL team on the administration of Cardinal Courses and related programs, including managing Cardinal Course grants, reviewing Cardinal Service Notation applications, among other responsibilities
Participate in center-wide and team-level programming, events, meetings, and collaborative initiatives as part of the Haas Center staff and CELR team
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree and/or scholarly and professional accomplishments in a relevant field, indicating an ability to work as a peer with university faculty is required
Experience with curriculum design, and teaching or facilitating learning experiences for diverse student populations
Understanding of, and experience with, the principles and practice of critical service-learning and community engagement in a higher education context
Academic training and/or professional experience relevant to the health field
Preferred
Ph.D. preferred
Knowledge of or experience with health-related issues and organizations in the Bay Area is desired
Teaching experience, preferably at the college level, is desired
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Course auditing opportunities
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
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