What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Manager - Teaching & Learning position at Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago?
Department
BSD PSY - Lyons Lab
About The Department
To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.
Job Summary
The Research Manager - Teaching & Learning Team manages the design and delivery of effective educational experiences. This role collaborates closely with other teams to align curriculum, training methods, and learner needs. By combining instructional design expertise with people-centered leadership ensures that teaching and learning practices are engaging, effective, and accessible.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
People Manager
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$110,000.00 - $150,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
BSD PSY - Lyons Lab
About The Department
To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.
Job Summary
The Research Manager - Teaching & Learning Team manages the design and delivery of effective educational experiences. This role collaborates closely with other teams to align curriculum, training methods, and learner needs. By combining instructional design expertise with people-centered leadership ensures that teaching and learning practices are engaging, effective, and accessible.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support for the Teaching & Learning Specialists.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for the team, reviewing and updating them regularly.
- Coach and train staff to strengthen instructional practices and professional growth.
- Collaborate with Training & Certification and IDEA teams to align curriculum and ensure consistency across learning initiatives.
- Work with the Technology & User Support Team to ensure course design aligns with technical delivery.
- Review and refine training content, applying adult learning principles and best practices.
- Resolve escalated issues related to training content or delivery.
- Provide updates and recommendations to leadership on teaching and learning strategies.
- Contribute to cross-team and organizational projects beyond core duties, including event logistics and process improvements.
- Experience leading jurisdiction-based training systems, supervising trainers, and supporting statewide adoption.
- Manages research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects. Advises other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.
- Develops goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines for research activity based on department strategy.
- Manages the laboratory facilities, including the purchase of new equipment and the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
- Reviews research of others, and may conduct own research, in area of expertise. Edits and approves articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference. Manages the research of processes in clinical or non-clinical settings. Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced degree.
- Experience in python including torch and scikit-learn libraries strongly preferred.
- Experience in working with image data or unstructured text data with large language models.
- Leadership skills with experience supervising and supporting staff.
- Expertise in instructional design, pedagogy, and adult learning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and LMS platforms.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and coaching abilities.
- Strategic thinker who can balance innovation with consistency.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
People Manager
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$110,000.00 - $150,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000
