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Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives

Employer
University of Georgia
Location
Georgia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 7, 2022

Position Summary

The University of Georgia seeks an innovative, collaborative, and creative leader as Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives within the Center for Teaching and Learning ( CTL ). The CTL is a unit of the Office of Instruction, whose central mission is to provide university-wide leadership, collaboration, and support on matters related to instruction.

The Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives reports to, and collaborates closely with, the Director of the CTL in managing the Center’s responsibilities related to the Quality Enhancement Plan ( QEP ) focused on promoting active learning. By building upon current active learning programming (e.g., the CTL’s Active Learning Summer Institute, a three-week active learning course redesign experience), the five-year QEP (2022 – 2027) is designed to create a culture of active learning for UGA undergraduates.

In alignment with the QEP report, the Associate Director will oversee the development and implementation of active learning instructional development programming for instructors and graduate students, including:
  • active learning pedagogy workshops and course redesign programming that culminate in an active learning certification for faculty;
  • active learning resources that support the adoption of active learning practices by instructors, and
  • an instructional grant program to foster sustainable active learning culture change within academic departments and interdisciplinary programs.
The Associate Director also will contribute to the development of other QEP programs (e.g., Intro to Active Learning sessions at TA and New Faculty Orientations, an annual conference on Active Learning, consultative support for active learning classroom renovations).

In support of the active learning QEP, the Associate Director will supervise and coordinate the efforts of additional CTL staff who will support active learning instructor development.

This position is Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with expectations for flexibility when needed to meet deadlines and provide support for the Center.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1176P

Working Title

Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives

Department

VPI-Teaching & Learning Center

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

https://www.ctl.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

None

Advertised Salary

$77,000 - $84,000

Anticipated Start Date

05/16/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

02/07/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

PLEASE NOTE : On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Academic Professional AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Academic Professional

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Research; OR a combination of a terminal degree plus three or more years’ experience designing, developing, and/or implementing university-wide faculty development activities.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
  • Three or more years’ experience designing, developing, and leading university-wide faculty development activities
  • Three or more years’ experience in course design, curriculum development, formative assessment, and in delivering pedagogy workshops to faculty
  • Two or more years’ experience supervising faculty and/or staff in a higher education setting.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
  • Knowledge of multiple and varied instructional strategies and educational technologies and their application in the higher education classroom
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching, program management, and/or supervision at the university level
  • Evidence of the ability to set goals and achieve outcomes in a timely fashion and with little oversight
  • Evidence of the ability to respond effectively to quick or unexpected deadlines
  • Significant practical knowledge of research on the use of active learning in higher educational settings
  • Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders, including faculty members, staff, administrators, students, and external agencies
  • Evidence of the ability to work effectively in a collaborative atmosphere
  • Evidence of the ability to assess faculty development programs for impact and efficacy
Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Design and implement rich programming, workshops, events, and other forms of faculty and instructional development in support of the active learning QEP

Percentage Of Time

65

Duties/Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and train additional QEP personnel in the Center for Teaching and Learning

Percentage Of Time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between the Center for Teaching and Learning and other units to ensure strong collaborations in support of the active learning QEP

Percentage Of Time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Mentor faculty and collaborate with departments in the development of unit-level active learning programming

Percentage Of Time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Represent the CTL on various university committees and working groups as an advisor and advocate for high-quality teaching and learning

Percentage Of Time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Professional development and other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time

5

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. List of References with Contact Information


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