Associate Director, Faculty Development

Job Posting Title :

Associate Director, Faculty Development

Hiring Department :

Center for Teaching and Learning

Position Open To : All Applicants

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

FLSA Status : Exempt

Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Oct 10, 2024

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

General Notes

The Center for Teaching and Learning has supported the teaching and learning mission of UT Austin for over 50 years. We inherit a distinguished legacy of collaborating with instructors at all stages of their careers to design transformative learning experiences that challenge and inspire both students and educators.

We are committed to working with instructors, staff, and students to advance a campus culture that values and rewards effective teaching.

CTL Core values

Effective collaboration

The CTL thrives as a team, and our work has the potential to be more creative and unique when we exchange ideas and bring a multitude of diverse perspectives and valued skills at multiple stages of a project.

Clear Communication

Effective communication is about understanding other people's thoughts and ideas and clearly articulating thoughts and ideas to others.

Quality Work

We are a service organization committed to producinghigh quality work that is driven by our mission, evidence about student learning and teaching effectiveness, and a knowledge of our clients and audience.

Respectful Engagement

Professional relationships need stability from a foundation of respect : respect for the person and respect for skills and experience.

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Associate Director of Faculty Development at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) provides strategic leadership, coordination, advising, and resources to support instructors in offering the best experiences and learning outcomes for their students.

The Associate Director also maintains expertise in higher education pedagogy, represents the Center in university-wide committees and working groups, and supervises the faculty development team to advance a vibrant culture of teaching and learning at UT.

This role is ideal for a dynamic, innovative leader with a passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional pedagogy and fostering a creative, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

Faculty Development Program Development and Oversight : Plan, manage, facilitate, and evaluate large-scale, transformative programs and projects in the area of faculty development that advance the mission of the CTL.

• Create budgets and proposals for programs, oversee webpage content, and refine programs using data and feedback. Supervise the faculty development team, including hiring, mentoring, and supporting staff in prioritizing work responsibilities and professional development;
• overseeing and coordinating projects conducted by faculty development team, ensuring all projects have assessment plans and that assessment results are used for program revisions;

and managing instructor requests and consulting assignments across the faculty development team.

Strategic Leadership & Vision : Develop and implement a bold strategic vision for faculty development that aligns with the CTL and the mission and goals of a large, prestigious, and public research university.

Collaborate with CTL leadership to shape the Center's communications, operations, and strategy. Act in a leadership role for CTL hiring processes and contribute to establishing a professional culture that elevates teaching and learning at UT and in higher education at large.

Evaluate new opportunities and initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and impact. Champion innovative approaches and creative solutions to enhance faculty development.

Pedagogical Expertise and Design : Monitor developments, research, and trends in higher education pedagogy. Innovate and experiment with new teaching methodologies and technologies.

Contribute to the professional / academic field through research, publications, and conference presentations. Partner with instructors to advance pedagogical design.

Act as an expert and facilitator of high-impact pedagogical strategies, developing projects, resources, workshops, learning communities, and symposia.

Collect data to measure the impact of pedagogical initiatives and foster outreach opportunities beyond the university.

Outreach and Community Building : Develop and maintain strategic partnerships across the university and with external organizations.

Represent CTL on university committees and actively recruit instructors and staff to participate in CTL programs. Forge strategic connections with peer centers and participate in the wider higher education teaching and learning community to elevate UT Austin's reputation.

Promote a culture of innovation and creativity within the teaching and learning community.

Operational Management : Manage faculty development event scheduling and ensure alignment with the CTL strategic plan. Oversee and coordinate projects conducted by faculty development specialists.

Liaise with campus and external partners to identify collaboration opportunities and maintain an updated inventory of partners and key stakeholders.

Foster a high-energy, collaborative environment that encourages creative thinking and continuous growth. Coordinate with CTL operations staff to ensure excellence in program delivery and team communication.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. and five years of experience in a leadership role in educational development. Minimum three years of teaching experience in post-secondary settings.

Experience designing and facilitating educational development workshops, presentations, projects, and programs. Experience facilitating communication among high-profile stakeholders.

Goal-and results-oriented approach to complex work. Adept at managing multiple projects. Organized, able to pay attention to detail while keeping the big picture in mind.

Commitment to service, respectful engagement, and continuous improvement. Interpersonal skills that promote care, team building, collaboration, and transparency.

Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing. Ability to work well independently, meet deadlines, and willingness to multitask and assist on a variety of projects Demonstrated ability to determine key priorities in the face of high demand for services.

Utilize all available technology tools to maintain a productive work environment and ensure operational excellence. Sensitivity to the demands and dynamics of teaching and learning at a major research university.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practical application of higher education teaching and learning, particularly in human-centered pedagogy.

Experience with interdisciplinary models of pedagogy. Proven initiative and ability to work as a self-starter to respond to unseen, unmet campus needs.

Awareness of and practice with technology-enhanced instructional methods and modalities. Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Evidence of scholarship of teaching and learning.

Salary Range

$93,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work performed in standard office environment

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

Resume / CV

Three work references with their contact information including email addresses; references submittedshould be professional and not personal, and at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.

For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English) PDF
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) PDF
• Right To Work Poster (English) PDF
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) PDF

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.

Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.

206, Austin, Texas 78701.