Director of the Trefny Innovative Instruction Center

The Director of the Trefny Innovative Instruction Center (Trefny Center) works collaboratively with the Provost's Office, College Deans, Department Heads, and faculty to guide the Trefny Center as a catalyst hub for innovations in teaching and learning including, but not limited to: providing faculty development, assessment and research on teaching and learning across campus, and supporter of faculty innovations in teaching. Under the leadership of the Director, the university envisions continual growth in Center activities that support broad faculty adoption of innovative course and curriculum design, technology use and integration into classroom experiences, assessment practices to guide instruction, and state-of-the-art pedagogical approaches. Day-to-day services provided by the Center includes course consultation and re-design services; new course consultation including online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses; assessment and recognition of current innovative practices; advancement activities related to adoption of innovative teaching and pedagogy across campus; and support services. The Director provides leadership and guidance for campus regarding innovations in instruction and enhancing the student learning experiences at Mines. The Director works in close collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Online Education to ensure that the vision and support for teaching and learning at Mines is consistent regardless of modality of the intended instruction. This position reports to the Provost’s office. This is a 12-month position.

Responsibilities: 

Lead Campus Towards Instructional Innovations:

• Advance campus discussion around innovative teaching and pedagogy through a variety of events, workshops, meetings, and other structures that ensures all of campus is engaged in conversations around innovations in teaching and learning- provide instructional vision in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Online to ensure learning at Mines is modern, rigorous, and of the quality expected at Mines now and in the future.
• Provide senior-level vision, leadership, and analysis of effectiveness in teaching and learning across campus including:
• overall quality of learning opportunities, and
• compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Supporting Institutional Initiatives:

• Lead and support core institutional initiatives as directed by the Provost related to teaching and learning within the Mines@150 strategic plan.
• Lead and support Mines’ development of learning opportunities.
• Support the Online Initiatives related to instruction in close collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Online.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education and Experience:

• An MA or MS degree from an accredited university or college in education, faculty development or a closely related field.
• At least ten years of experience working within a post-secondary college or university, including progressive experience in faculty development and innovative instructional design.
• At least ten years of teaching in STEM related areas.
• At least five years' experience within a teaching and learning center, preferably in a leadership role or increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated academic management experience including development and implementation of faculty learning experiences, classroom observation techniques, faculty coaching, faculty teaching evaluation, and innovative instructional design.
• Demonstrated experience advancing STEM and applied science education among departments, faculty members, or graduate students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of pedagogical theory (research-based) and proven teaching approaches that promote student engagement and an inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrated evidence of leading and supporting standards-based instruction including curriculum mapping and alignment.
• Demonstrated excellence in consultation, presentation, communication (written reports and papers; oral) and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in budget management, fiscal stewardship, resource and operational management including grants.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• PhD is preferred from an accredited university or college in education, faculty development, educational psychology, educational technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience in multimedia development.
• Evidence in acquiring grants, contracts or other external fundraising and support.
• Experience in program and course assessment.

About Mines & Golden, CO: 

Mines is consistently https://www.mines.edu/about/rankings/" href="https://www.mines.edu/about/rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver.  The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. An arid climate and an average 300 days of sunshine per year make the area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience. 

Equal Opportunity: 

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Total Rewards: 

Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings.  Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs.  For more information, visit Mines benefits.

How to Apply: 

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application providing personal information, demographic information, references, and veterans status.

The application materials required include:

The desired start date is January 2022