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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FACULTY ENGAGEMENT, Institute for Excellence in Teaching & L
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FACULTY ENGAGEMENT, Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Position at Boston University – BOSTON, MA. Full‑time, Grade 50. This role advances BU’s commitment to instructional excellence by partnering with faculty and academic leaders to design and implement high‑impact faculty programming that elevates teaching practices and fosters scholarship.
Faculty Support & Engagement : Collaborate with faculty to assess instructional needs; lead programming tailored to different faculty cohorts; facilitate dialogue on pedagogical concepts; design and deliver professional development resources; provide support on course design, instructional strategies, assessment, and integration of educational technologies; contribute to university‑wide teaching enhancement initiatives; assist in design, development, and assessment of teaching and learning resources and digital content.
Faculty Engagement & Community Building : Lead initiatives that build faculty community (peer mentoring, learning circles, interdisciplinary collaborations); foster inclusive and supportive environments; collaborate with academic departments; coordinate programs that recognize and elevate excellent teaching; develop strategies to engage early‑career faculty and support faculty throughout their teaching careers.
Strategic Leadership & Administration : Lead and facilitate interdisciplinary faculty learning communities, workshops, and retreats; foster strong relationships with faculty to understand disciplinary teaching cultures and promote cross‑campus collaboration; coordinate programs that recognize and elevate excellent teaching; develop strategies to engage early‑career faculty and support faculty throughout their teaching careers.
Required Skills : 7–10 years leading academic and curricular innovation initiatives; experience working with faculty, students, and administrators across a matrix of schools; steering pedagogical innovation using education tools and technology; ability to build faculty communities and cross‑disciplinary initiatives in a large matrixed setting; strong oral and written presentation skills; master’s degree in Curriculum Design, Professional Development, Education or related field (PhD desirable).
Equal Opportunity Employer : Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315857
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Faculty Support & Engagement : Collaborate with faculty to assess instructional needs; lead programming tailored to different faculty cohorts; facilitate dialogue on pedagogical concepts; design and deliver professional development resources; provide support on course design, instructional strategies, assessment, and integration of educational technologies; contribute to university‑wide teaching enhancement initiatives; assist in design, development, and assessment of teaching and learning resources and digital content.
Faculty Engagement & Community Building : Lead initiatives that build faculty community (peer mentoring, learning circles, interdisciplinary collaborations); foster inclusive and supportive environments; collaborate with academic departments; coordinate programs that recognize and elevate excellent teaching; develop strategies to engage early‑career faculty and support faculty throughout their teaching careers.
Strategic Leadership & Administration : Lead and facilitate interdisciplinary faculty learning communities, workshops, and retreats; foster strong relationships with faculty to understand disciplinary teaching cultures and promote cross‑campus collaboration; coordinate programs that recognize and elevate excellent teaching; develop strategies to engage early‑career faculty and support faculty throughout their teaching careers.
Required Skills : 7–10 years leading academic and curricular innovation initiatives; experience working with faculty, students, and administrators across a matrix of schools; steering pedagogical innovation using education tools and technology; ability to build faculty communities and cross‑disciplinary initiatives in a large matrixed setting; strong oral and written presentation skills; master’s degree in Curriculum Design, Professional Development, Education or related field (PhD desirable).
Equal Opportunity Employer : Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315857
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