Director - Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Full Time
Elon, NC 27244
Posted
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Position Information
Position Title
Director - Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Requisition Number
20122446
Type of Employment
Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months
12
Months Employed
Number of Hours per Day/Week
40
Daily Hours
Position Summary Information
Summary of Position
The Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning supports faculty and staff educators in enhancing teaching and learning through educational development and faculty mentoring programs, resources, and internal grants. The Director will work closely with the CATL team along with a wide range of University constituencies, including the Core Curriculum, Office for Inclusive Excellence Education and Development, Writing Across the University, and Teaching and Learning Technologies, as well as with deans, departments and interdisciplinary programs, and faculty at all phases of their academic careers as
Teacher-Scholars.
The Director holds a full-time 12-month position and reports to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. They should expect to teach one course per year and will be eligible for a faculty appointment in an academic department at Elon at a rank dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Benefits of Working at Elon University
Benefits of Working at Elon University
As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
- Immediate tuition remission for employees.
- Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
- Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
- Free use of campus fitness facilities.
- Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
- Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Education Requirements
A terminal degree.
Degree/Major
Length of Experience
Supervisory Experience
Yes
Supervisory Experience Detail
Will supervise assistant and associate directors of CATL, and student workers. Will serve as a secondary supervisor for program coordinator.
Special Skills or Experience
- A compelling vision for sustaining and growing a teaching and learning center in a manner consistent with Elon’s mission and culture;
- Experience facilitating faculty development programs linked to teaching, learning, and curricular initiatives;
- Relevant administrative experience;
- A strong record as a teacher-scholar in higher education;
- Knowledge of best practices in learning and program assessment;
- Connections to national or international networks in teaching, learning, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or faculty development.
- A terminal degree.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a cover letter, a current c.v., which lists the names of three references, and a statement of teaching and learning philosophy.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
01/19/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Position Description
Position Description
This section is required and must be completed.
General Purpose of Position
The Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning supports faculty and staff educators in enhancing teaching and learning through educational development and faculty mentoring programs, resources, and internal grants. The Director will work closely with the CATL team along with a wide range of University constituencies, including the Core Curriculum, Office for Inclusive Excellence Education and Development, Writing Across the University, and Teaching and Learning Technologies, as well as with deans, departments and interdisciplinary programs, and faculty at all phases of their academic careers as
Teacher-Scholars.
The Director will hold a full-time 12-month position starting June 1 and will report to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. They should expect to teach one course per year and will be eligible for a faculty appointment in an academic department at Elon at a rank dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to faculty development programs that build capacity for and community around excellence in teaching and engaged learning,
- Manage the programs, operations, staff, and budget of the Center,
- Collaborate with the Center’s staff and its Advisory Committee to develop and enact the Center’s mission,
- Consult with individual faculty members in their efforts to be inclusive, effective, critically reflective, and innovative teacher-scholars,
- Work in partnership with departments, programs, and schools/colleges on pedagogical and curricular initiatives on engaged, inclusive, and scholarly teaching and learning,
- Advance and support scholarly teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning,
- Participate in and facilitate University-wide initiatives on teaching and learning,
- Pursue ongoing professional development and scholarly activity related to teaching and learning, and
- Connect Elon with regional, national, and international organizations and initiatives on teaching and learning and faculty development.
Education and Experience
- A compelling vision for sustaining and growing a dynamic and innovative teaching and learning center in a manner consistent with Elon’s mission, strategic plan, and culture,
- Experience facilitating faculty development programs linked to teaching, learning, and curricular initiatives,
- Relevant administrative experience,
- A strong record as an effective teacher-scholar at the post-secondary level,
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills,
- Knowledge of effective, evidence-based, inclusive teaching and learning and program assessment practices,
- Connections to national or international networks in teaching, learning, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or faculty development, and
- A terminal degree.
Does this position require driving for the university?
No
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