Assistant Director – Center for Teaching

Education Requirement:
Master’s degree in a related teaching/learning field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may also serve to meet these minimum requirements.

Experience Required:

•      A minimum 1-2 years’ (full-time preferred) experience in the field of educational development.

•      A minimum of three semesters (as instructor of record) teaching college-level courses (in a classroom).

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practical application of higher education teaching and learning research, particularly in DEI pedagogies, active learning, course design, curriculum design, and early-career faculty development.
• Demonstrated engagement with pedagogies and practice in STEM, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts
• Demonstrated project creation, development, and project management skills, including experience facilitating or integrating a diverse team.
• Strong presentation skills, including an understanding of and appropriate response to an array of audiences with varied professional development needs. Flexibility and strong ability to “think on one’s feet” when presenting. Experience with interactive workshop presentation development and delivery on pedagogical topics.
• Characteristics needed to be successful:
  • Strong communication skills; written, verbal, listening, presentation
  • Leadership skills
  • Creativity/Adaptability/Flexible thinking
  • Team building
• Strong commitment to diversity in the workplace and community.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with or knowledge of instructional technologies such as course management systems and web sites.
• PhD in a discipline that provides broadly applicable understanding and skills across STEM, social science, and humanities disciplines.
• Teaching experience in a STEM discipline.
• Understanding of relevant instructional design concepts and processes; ability to design instructional content to meet the learning needs of a target population.
• Experience integrating new or emerging pedagogical concepts and teaching technologies into courses and instructor professional development.
• Knowledge of academic assessment methods. 
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations. 

Application Process:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a CV and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification. For questions or additional information, please contact Kim Kuebrich Yordi at kim-yordi@uiowa.edu . Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.