Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning

Posting Number A01735 Position Title Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Position Number E00917 Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $54,900 – $68,600. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

For more information on MSU Denver’s compensation structure, please visit https://www.msudenver.edu/hr/compensation/professionalexecutivestaff/compensationstructureandguidelines/ Pay Grade
17 Employee Category Professional staff Department Center for Teaching, Learning and Design EClass Code Full Time Professional Staff Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning in the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design ( CTLD ) is a full-time, exempt administrative position that reports to the Director of the CTLD . The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning leads the CTLD in providing faculty development activities in the CTLD and supporting effective instructional facilitation at MSU Denver. This position works collaboratively with the Director, as well as with faculty and academic departments to promote excellence in teaching and enhanced student learning using a variety of evidence-based methods. Both in-person and remote work are part of this position.
IND208 Duties/Responsibilities
50% Teaching & Learning work at the CTLD
• Plan, coordinate and execute the CTLD’s efforts to develop effective instructional facilitation among MSU Denver faculty. This includes what has traditionally been called “faculty development.”
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate in person, online synchronous and online asynchronous training on effective student-centered teaching and learning, teaching with technology, and high-impact learning practices across all delivery modes.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate CTLD programs for faculty around instructional facilitation. Examples include, faculty learning communities, recurring workshops and events, New Faculty Orientations, etc.
• Develop workshop materials and online resources for faculty by applying knowledge of research in teaching and learning, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and discipline-based education research.
• Creation and facilitation of well-designed faculty development modules (or “micro-credentials”) focusing on limited-scope issues (e.g., student engagement in synchronous online courses, or effective use of Just-in-Time Teaching in hybrid courses).
• Administration and facilitation of learning opportunities for faculty cohorts to develop their teaching practices, such as the ACUE Effective Teaching Practices courses, for example.
• Contribute to and/or lead efforts to gain campus-wide and external visibility and partnerships for the Center.

20% Leadership and Administration
• Coordinates and communicates regularly with the Instructional Accessibility Group and Instructional Design Group.
• Collaborate on university-wide teaching and learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic department to consider and implement effective instructional practices and faculty development opportunities across the discipline.
• Represents MSU Denver at local, regional, and national conferences in related fields.
• Monitoring changes in online tools (Canvas, Teams, YuJa, etc.) and impacts on instructional facilitation and communicating these when appropriate.
• Website design and maintenance.

30% Research, Outreach and Other Duties
• Maintain teaching status, teaching up to one course each year.
• Maintains professional expertise as a leader and faculty developer by researching and sharing new professional knowledge.
• Maintains professional knowledge of the TEACH Act and the application of copyright and fair use law to higher education.
• Supports events, conferences and workshops sponsored by the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design.
• Identifies and pursues grant opportunities to fund innovative initiatives.
• Embed inclusive excellence within all practices and philosophies.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications
1. Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree from an accredited institution.
2. Experience teaching in higher education.
3. Experience delivering some form of faculty development, including collaborating with faculty across disciplines on developing, implementing, and evaluating effective teaching methods.
4. Experience working independently, including creating and leading initiatives, and meeting deadlines and expectations.
5. Experience with professional collaboration and communication.

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet all required qualifications. Preferred Qualifications
A. 5 years of teaching experience in higher education, including the use of a modern learning management system.
B. Involvement in faculty development at the national level; for example, through the POD Network (Professional and Organizational Development in Higher Education).
C. Experience developing digital multimedia (Camtasia, Captivate, or comparable tool).
D. Knowledge of adult learning theories, including instructional design, evidence-based pedagogies, active learning, student-centered learning, etc.
E. Applied knowledge of federal and state law related to usability and accessibility ( ADA Section 504 and 508) in education.
F. Applied knowledge of fair use and TEACH Act guidelines. Work Hours Posting date 09/10/2021 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 09/24/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants
IMPORTANT : In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and our prospective teammates are our highest priority and as an institution, we are required to have proof of vaccination on file for all employees.

MSU Denver is requiring all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or to submit an exemption and be subject to following the Covid-19 safety protocols. As an employee of MSU Denver, an exemption or lack of proof of vaccination will require you to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing starting the week of August 23, 2021.
Additionally, all institutions on campus are requiring that masks be worn indoors regardless of your vaccinations status. Talent Team Representative Kate Ray Talent Team Representative E-mail kbolos@msudenver.edu Benefits
MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

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Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.