Columbia University
Location: New York,NY, USA
Date: 2024-11-08T16:10:32Z
Job Description:
Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $117,000 - $142,800 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary Oversees the programs and services for faculty on the Morningside campus. The Director seeks out new ideas at the forefront of educational development and oversees all planning for projects/programs in pedagogy, course development, inclusion and equity, and technology integration. Also provides leadership to develop and align programs and services with other CTL Directors. Partners with the Executive Director to provide leadership among the other CTL Directors for center-wide initiatives and collaborations that raise the profile and visibility of the Center. Facilitates collaboration among different teams within the Center to execute these initiatives. Leads opportunities that define and extend the reach of the CTL through collaborations with faculty, centers, and institutes. Responsibilities - Provides direction and leadership for faculty programs, services, and strategic initiatives with a focus on serving the needs of faculty, departments, and schools. Sets and models standards of service and quality of programs and projects. Ensures that all programs and services are based on current learning research and best practices in educational development. Coordinates these efforts with the Director of CUIMC Faculty Programs and Services.
- Partners with the Executive Director and other CTL leadership to explore opportunities that extend the reach of the CTL through collaborations with faculty, centers, and institutes. Serves as a focal point for contact with faculty leadership to broaden outreach efforts; orchestrates high-level presentations and strong communications campaigns. Develops long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
- Recruits and supervises FPS Morningside campus staff, including associate directors, assistant directors, and a team of learning designers. Provides overall direction to staff on teaching and learning issues.
- Participates and advises committees, in alignment with institutional priorities, to shape the current and future landscape of teaching and learning.
- Works with the Associate Director of Assessment on capturing appropriate data for measuring program impact. Contributes to the work of the CTL internally (such as processes, staff professional development, ongoing assessment, priority initiatives, and collaborations) and externally (through outreach, and representing the CTL in on-campus and off-campus venues).
- Directs CTL RFP process, including overseeing grant proposal administration, identifying potential opportunities for faculty innovation, and facilitating the assignment of CTL in-kind support for funded projects.
- Engages with the teaching and learning literature, considers trends, and experiments with innovations in faculty and educational development. Encourages and plans targeted journal and conference participation
- Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 to 9 years of related experience; advanced degree highly desirable.
- University teaching experience and well-developed teaching, research, and assessment skills.
- Experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating faculty development programs.
- Significant experience providing faculty consultations, teaching support programming, and teaching observations.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the literature and research on teaching and learning, higher education, and academic leadership.
- Record of active participation in, and contribution to national and/or international professional organizations in teaching and learning.
- Experience collaborating effectively with administrators, academic units, faculty, staff, and other partners.
- Experience recruiting and managing a team of full-time employees with a variety of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the higher education environment. Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent. Experience in a teaching center at a major research university. Other Requirements
- A cover letter is required for applications to be considered complete. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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