Director of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning & Faculty Learning Communities
- Employer
- University of Denver
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
- Date posted
- Jul 29, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Instructional Technology & Design (Campus)
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) fosters innovation and strengthens practices in teaching, course design and curriculum development to improve learning across the university.
Position Summary
The Director of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and
Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) will lead and specialize in two
areas: (1) promoting and implementing multiple faculty learning
communities; and (2) promoting a culture of Scholarship of Teaching
and Learning (SoTL) through both faculty education and support.
These initiatives align with DUs commitment to the teacher-scholar
model. The Director works in collaboration with the OTL staff and
DU faculty members to develop and lead workshops, create and
facilitate teaching-related programs and initiatives, consult with
faculty members and departments, and contribute to a national
dialogue about teaching, learning, and assessment. Contributing to
an inclusive, thriving faculty community and a dynamic and
collaborative Office of Teaching (OTL) is central to this
position.
The Director of SoTL and FLCs will be responsible for using
evidence-informed decision making to develop, implement, and assess
a range of programs that support the professional development of
individual faculty and academic leaders across the academic
lifespan and appointment types. Additionally, the director will
enhance and support the implementation of institution-wide
initiatives related to teaching and learning, inclusive excellence,
faculty learning communities, faculty mentoring, leadership
development, and assessment.
This is a full-time (12 month) staff position with full benefits.
The position will report to the Director of the Office of Teaching
and Learning who reports directly to the Vice Provost for Faculty
Affairs. The Director of SoTL and FLCs will collaborate with
faculty and administrators on the creation and delivery of new
programs and will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues
across campus.
The ideal candidate is adept at interacting with faculty across
different disciplines and knowledgeable about the challenges they
face. Experience as a faculty member in a university setting and a
record of SoTL publications would be particularly
competitive.
We seek candidates who are flexible, well-organized, inquisitive,
resourceful, detail-oriented, creative, ethical, collaborative, and
committed to inclusive excellence. The ability to prioritize and
juggle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment while maintaining
quality work products is crucial for success in this position.
Essential Functions
- Review current DU practice and lead initiatives to improve processes related to supporting Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs).
- Design, implement, assess, and report on comprehensive FLC and SoTL programming (e.g. workshops, institutes, seminars, conferences, learning communities, etc.) across disciplines and appointment types (i.e. tenure line, teaching, clinical, etc.).
- Active collaboration with other OTL directors on ongoing programming and initiatives related to inclusive excellence, integrative learning, High Impact Practices, curricular design, assessment, and accreditation.
- Collaborate with faculty leaders in design and facilitation of faculty-led FLCs.
- Evaluate and assess faculty satisfaction and program effectiveness.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations across the
university to strategically advance institutional capacity related
to SoTL and FLCs
1:1 consultations with faculty related to areas of expertise including all phases in the research cycle. - Create educational products, artifacts, and/or other asynchronous resources to support FLC and SoTL initiatives.
- Provide opportunities to showcase SoTL projects (i.e. conferences, web presence, events).
- Maintain currency in the field and contribute to national conversations through scholarship and/or engagement with relevant professional associations.
- Assist OTL team in building a data informed decision-making processes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated understanding of current evidence-informed practices related to faculty development, teaching practice, Faculty Learning Communities, SoTL, and trends in higher education.
- Extensive knowledge of best practices in research and survey design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, data visualization, and the publication process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement current professional approaches around the development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of programming for faculty across various disciplinary areas, career stages, and appointment types.
- Ability to develop cross-campus relationships that allow for connecting faculty members to appropriate resources that will support their overall success in the institution.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain collaborative and confidential relationships.
- Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and evidence of success working with faculty from minoritized groups.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated success with project management.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent terminal degree.
- Demonstrated success working with faculty on initiatives related to professional development/faculty education.
- Demonstrated success working with diverse disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
- A record of teaching, mentoring, and/or scholarly excellence as a university faculty member.
- Experience as a member of a leadership team.
- Record of SoTL publications.
- Knowledge of multiple data analysis platforms and citation management systems such as SPSS, Stata, NVivo, Dedoose, and Zotero.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials
by Friday, August 27, 2021.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to
be considered. Only applications submitted online will be
accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is 13.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that
represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay
for the position at the time of posting. The University may
ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The
salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based
on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate,
departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, but not based on
a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University
of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical,
dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.
The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers
students who want to make a difference. Learn more about
the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your
application:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample (first-author publication or report)
- Faculty Development Philosophy
- Names and contact information of three references
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity
of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status
protected by law.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory
completion of a criminal history background check.
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