Brandeis University is accepting applications for the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. The Center for Teaching and Learning Director at Brandeis University leads efforts to enhance teaching excellence and innovation across the University. This involves designing and delivering professional development opportunities, managing teaching innovation grants, leading a process for teaching assessment, fostering a vibrant educational community, and supporting curricular revisions. Reporting to the University Librarian, The CTL Director does not directly oversee any staff members, but works extensively and collaboratively with individuals and committees across the university.

The hiring range is Hiring Range: $96,500 - 104,200.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty Support: The role involves providing personalized consultations to faculty members on course design, assessment strategies, and teaching effectiveness. It includes facilitating Faculty Learning Communities to foster peer support and collaborative learning experiences among educators. In addition, the position requires designing and delivering workshops and webinars on evidence-based teaching practices, inclusive pedagogy, and the integration of educational technology including Generative AI. Developing and disseminating comprehensive online teaching resources and toolkits is also an essential aspect of this work. The Director also leads teaching assessment in coordination by leading teaching assessment with the offices of Faculty Affairs, Institutional Research, and Assessment & Accreditation: 30%

Curriculum Innovation: The Director supports curricular revision projects, assisting academic departments in redesigning general education and major or minor requirements. Collaboration with stakeholders is critical to ensuring that curriculum initiatives align with institutional goals. The position also entails managing the application and selection process for TIER grants, aimed at fostering teaching innovation across the university. Mentoring grant recipients and organizing showcases to highlight successful projects further support the university's commitment to curriculum excellence: 30%

Community Building: Promoting and sharing innovative teaching practices by recognizing faculty achievements and publishing case studies is a key responsibility. The role includes organizing faculty gatherings to facilitate the exchange of teaching strategies and experiences, thereby building a sense of community. Strengthening partnerships with academic support units is essential to enhancing services for teaching and learning. Additionally, maintaining an engaging digital presence through a well-curated CTL website and newsletter helps sustain a vibrant teaching and learning community.: 30%

Funding Opportunities: This role requires identifying and pursuing external funding opportunities to support teaching innovation and faculty development initiatives. Developing compelling grant proposals and seeking philanthropic contributions are integral to sustaining and expanding programs. The position involves working closely with institutional advancement offices to ensure that funding priorities align with the university's strategic goals, thereby securing resources that bolster teaching and learning excellence. 10%

Education:

• PhD or terminal degree in an academic discipline.

Experience:

• 5-8 years of related work experience,

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A track record of effective teaching and advising, and scholarship related to education.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and curriculum design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire faculty.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools.
• Thorough knowledge of the state of research on inclusive educational practices in higher education.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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