Center for Teaching and Learning Director
- Employer
- KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
- Location
- Saudi Arabia
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Instructional Technology & Design (Campus)
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Center for Teaching and Learning Director
Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate-level research university located on the shores of the Red Sea, North of Jeddah. With a mission to be a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in both Saudi Arabia and around the world, KAUST is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education and innovation. Send your inquiries or CV & cover letter to omaimah.fayie@kaust.edu.sa
Strategic Leadership Instructional Advocate and Cultural Champion
- Plan and implement the development of the Center for Teaching
and Learning.
- Be responsible for providing leadership and strategic support
for course design, course delivery, and emerging learning
technologies, including MOOCs, asynchronous courses, and an optimal
mix of synchronous and asynchronous pedagogy.
- Work closely with the academic deans and the senior management
to ensure that learning and teaching strategy and practice reflect
the faculty development needs, pedagogical standards, and the
university's ambitions.
- Provide direction and support faculty in the effective use of
teaching and learning tools, including but not limited to digital
technologies and in the understanding of how students learn and how
best to optimize their engagement.
- Promote a campus culture that values and recognizes the
importance of teaching excellence and student learning.
- Work collaboratively with external educational networks to
influence policy and secure opportunities for innovation in
teaching and learning to maintain the highest standards.
Experience and Expertise - Significant experience within a research university in
curriculum design, instructional technology, online education, and
design of MOOCs.
- It is anticipated that appropriate candidates will have earned
a Master's degree, or higher, in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience with designing, leading, and managing
online and hybrid educational programs.
- Experience with common online course platforms (e.g., Coursera,
edX) would be a plus. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal
skills.
- Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human
resources, and financial practices.
- Ability to work effectively in an international academic
setting.
Learn more about KAUST benefits at https://kaust.edu.sa/en/about/working-at-kaust
Send your inquiries or CV and cover letter to: omaimah.fayie@kaust.edu.sa
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