Washington University in St. Louis · 1 day ago
Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation (Time-limited) - College of Arts & Sciences
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation for the College of Arts & Sciences. The role involves supporting the implementation of Literacies for Life and Career and contributing to teaching and curricular development efforts.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate pedagogical support to faculty in Arts & Sciences and teaching and curricular priorities in the College
Work closely with the Director of Curricular Innovation, initiative co-leads, and Literacies team to successfully implement Literacies for Life and Career
Provide support to faculty on integrating Literacies into their courses, including specific pedagogical strategies through resources, orientations, workshops, and individual consultations
Develop and coordinate inclusive teaching practices, integrative modes of learning, curricular analysis, and other strategic priorities in the College of Arts & Sciences
Facilitate the integration of LLC into academic advising and experiential learning opportunities in Arts & Sciences
Provide day-to-day project management support for a program development grant, including tracking and managing grant activities, monitoring the budget, assessing program activities, and grant reporting
In partnership with Student Academic Affairs, develop resources and facilitate training for academic advisors integrating Literacies into advising practices
In partnership with the Office for Undergraduate Research and the Office of Overseas Programs, develop opportunities for student reflection that integrate Literacies with experiential learning in these areas
Assist with event planning for a new large-scale student advising event
Advise 20 A&S undergraduate students
Collaborate with Literacies leadership, A&S faculty, and campus partners and contribute to on-going communication efforts
Build strong relationships with A&S departments and programs
Collaborate closely with key partners, including, but not limited to, Student Academic Affairs in A&S, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Career Engagement, and A&S education technology staff
Work collaboratively with the LLC team to write and edit communications, including website content, emails to stakeholders, reports and updates on LLC activities, research reports, and other written communications
Present on LLC to university stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
MA in liberal arts and sciences discipline
Demonstrated expertise in teaching at the university level in a liberal arts and sciences discipline
Knowledge of liberal arts curricula and of concepts, practices, and procedures related to undergraduate education
Knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies
Project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines with varying degrees of pressure
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and consensus-driven environment
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and move along institutional initiatives with little supervision
Preferred
PhD in liberal arts and sciences discipline
Experience with design and development of faculty resources
Faculty development experience, including workshops, orientations, training sessions, and 1:1 consultations
Learning management course development experience
Mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative, or at least one of these)
Assessment and data management skills
Grant writing and administration experience
Student academic advising
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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Washington University in St. Louis
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