Director, Teaching and Learning (Professor of Practice)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as the Director, Teaching and Learning (Professor of Practice) at the University of Arizona. This is a unique opportunity to reimagine and create impactful programming that supports instructors, increases campus capacity for evidence-based approaches to teaching, and enhances our unit as a vital, trusted partner for teaching innovation.
About the Role:
As the Director, Teaching and Learning, you will be responsible for developing, iterating, implementing, and overseeing educational-development programs and initiatives on topics related to evidence-based teaching, inclusive pedagogies, and integration of technologies to promote student engagement and learning. You will lead a team of seven faculty members who collaborate with units across our campus to promote departmental learning around discipline-specific teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess university teaching practices and design programs to enhance teaching and learning.
Develop partnerships with campus units to deepen the focus on evidence-based teaching and course-assessment strategies.
Collect and analyze participation trends to strategically enhance teaching and learning across the institution, sharing outcomes and impact.
Supervise and mentor the faculty members on the Educational Development team to support UCATT’s mission and align with institutional values.
Serve as a member of the Executive Committee for the College Teaching graduate interdisciplinary program and teach courses in the program.
Requirements:
Terminal degree in an academic discipline, or graduate degree with 5 years of extensive experience.
Minimum of 5 years of teaching in higher education using evidence-based instructional methods across a range of modalities, including online.
Minimum of 3 years experience in educational development or relevant support of instructors in higher education.
Documented evidence of technological expertise in an educational setting, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with curriculum development and design or instructional design.
Administrative experience managing a team in a central teaching and learning unit at an institution of higher education.
Experience managing faculty members, coordinating annual and promotion reviews.
Experience writing grant proposals and administering grants.
Record of scholarship in educational research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, or the scholarship of educational development.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year.
Opportunity to work at a Hispanic-serving institution with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance, and disability programs.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about teaching and learning, and have a strong commitment to educational innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as the Director, Teaching and Learning (Professor of Practice) at the University of Arizona. This is a unique opportunity to reimagine and create impactful programming that supports instructors, increases campus capacity for evidence-based approaches to teaching, and enhances our unit as a vital, trusted partner for teaching innovation.
About the Role:
As the Director, Teaching and Learning, you will be responsible for developing, iterating, implementing, and overseeing educational-development programs and initiatives on topics related to evidence-based teaching, inclusive pedagogies, and integration of technologies to promote student engagement and learning. You will lead a team of seven faculty members who collaborate with units across our campus to promote departmental learning around discipline-specific teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess university teaching practices and design programs to enhance teaching and learning.
Develop partnerships with campus units to deepen the focus on evidence-based teaching and course-assessment strategies.
Collect and analyze participation trends to strategically enhance teaching and learning across the institution, sharing outcomes and impact.
Supervise and mentor the faculty members on the Educational Development team to support UCATT’s mission and align with institutional values.
Serve as a member of the Executive Committee for the College Teaching graduate interdisciplinary program and teach courses in the program.
Requirements:
Terminal degree in an academic discipline, or graduate degree with 5 years of extensive experience.
Minimum of 5 years of teaching in higher education using evidence-based instructional methods across a range of modalities, including online.
Minimum of 3 years experience in educational development or relevant support of instructors in higher education.
Documented evidence of technological expertise in an educational setting, or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with curriculum development and design or instructional design.
Administrative experience managing a team in a central teaching and learning unit at an institution of higher education.
Experience managing faculty members, coordinating annual and promotion reviews.
Experience writing grant proposals and administering grants.
Record of scholarship in educational research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, or the scholarship of educational development.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year.
Opportunity to work at a Hispanic-serving institution with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life insurance, and disability programs.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about teaching and learning, and have a strong commitment to educational innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Apply Now
Apply Now