What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING position at Loyola University Chicago?
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
DIRECTOR
Position Number
8101473
Work Modality
Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
FACULTY ADMINSTRATION
Location Code
CTR FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT (02008B) (02008B)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
- Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director of the Faculty Development Center, the Director of Teaching and Learning develops, organizes, and coordinates the delivery of a multi-modal, developmentally sequenced array of evidence-based education and training programs to enhance our faculty effectiveness in teaching and resultant student learning. The Director supervises one full-time employee (FTE) and student workers. Responsibilities include helping to develop and execute the Center’s strategic plan as it pertains to teaching and learning. The Director fosters collaboration related to teaching and learning development within the Center, and partners with faculty and LUC campus partners as needed to meet current faculty needs.
- General Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight: Implement the Center’s strategic plan, rooted in the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm and informed by the faculty needs assessment survey, to provide holistic support for faculty professional development in teaching and learning. Leadership: Lead the teaching and learning support for the Center for Faculty Development, including hiring, training, and developing professional staff and student workers. Foster a mission-centered culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Innovation: Stay current with evidence-based trends to support faculty professional development in the area of teaching and learning, evaluating their potential merit and recommending implementation, when appropriate to the Executive Director. Budgeting: Ensure cost-effective use of resources. Fundraising: Support the Executive Director’s efforts to pursue potential grant funding for Center activities. Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with faculty and campus partners to provide services.
- Position Specific Responsibilities: Provide high-quality professional development for faculty in the area of teaching and learning. Foster a “one-stop-shop” for faculty professional development related to teaching and learning by partnering with faculty and units across the institution. Conduct intakes with faculty seeking assistance and refer accordingly. Develop, organize, and coordinate the delivery of a multi-modal, developmentally sequenced array of evidence-based education and training programs to enhance our faculty effectiveness in teaching and resultant student learning. Deliver faculty professional development opportunities as necessary. Oversee daily activities, including providing programs and individualized support to faculty seeking assistance. Ensure the continuous improvement of support services to align with the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, aligning decisions with faculty needs identified in the needs assessment survey. Assess outcomes of efforts and adjust accordingly. Assist with the recruitment, training, and professional development of staff and student workers. Execute initiatives to streamline workflows and proactively manage changes in support services, ensuring alignment with the Center’s strategic plan.· Support the process for soliciting, vetting and selecting faculty for the faculty excellence awards. Perform other duties, as requested.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- A Doctoral degree with an emphasis in higher education, instructional design, human relations, or related field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience with teaching at the university level.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in with pedagogical development, a history of building and maintaining internal partnerships, and supervisory and administrative skills in higher education.
Qualifications
Organizational Skills
- Must have the ability to quickly adapt to changes and new ideas.
- Supports organization’s mission and values the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm.
- Develops strategies to achieve strategic goals.
- Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
Interpersonal
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Focus on accountability and resolving problems and conflicts.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities.
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- Effectively influence actions and opinions of others.
- Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Share expertise with others.
- Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; supports the inclusion of all faculty.
Communication
- Excellent and persuasive communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with faculty and campus partners, at all levels of the University.
- Ability to write reports, correspondence, and faculty professional development.
- Excellent faculty-facing skills, especially speaking and presenting.
- The ability to respond to questions appropriately and promptly from a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to solicit faculty feedback on how to improve programming.
Reasoning Ability
- Synthesize complex information.
- Gather and analyze information skillfully.
- Generate creative solutions; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Develop alternative solutions.
- Works well in both group and individual problem-solving situations. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs. Support change management initiatives as well as explain changes to others.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with MS office suite required. Adept user of Internet, e-mail, and computer programs/systems.
- Proficiency with design software, such as the Adobe suite or Canva, and database tools, such as Airtable, preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Lifting, Carrying
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$100,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$95,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34845
Salary : $95,000 - $100,000