Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Director, Teaching Development for Undergraduate Academic Affairs. The Assistant Director of Teaching Development reports to the Director of the Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy (TIIP) and collaborates with instructors, program directors, administrators, students, and campus partners to enhance instruction through educational development.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
• Instructional development for lecturers (adjunct instructors), graduate students and postdoctoral scholars: Promotes effective teaching and support lecturers, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars through consultations, professional development events, online courses, communities of practice, and research forums. Conducts classroom observations of teaching and promote inclusive teaching practices. Refers instructors to campus resources as appropriate. Obtains feedback on initiatives and is responsive to making appropriate changes. Stays abreast of current developments in the field for adjunct faculty, GTAs, and postdoctoral fellows and share them within TIIP.
• Other TIIP Initiatives: Develops and facilitates or co-facilitates TIIP initiatives for all instructors at Rutgers that emphasize good pedagogy. Provides one-on-one consultations and support for instructors in developing and facilitating high-quality courses that promote student learning.
• Resource Development & Communication: Assists the Director of TIIP with the creation of online, audiovisual, and printable resources to promote effective pedagogy. Crafts communications from TIIP that share teaching highlights from the Rutgers community.
• Partnerships: Liaises with other school and university offices and develop a strong understanding of the diverse offices supporting instruction and technology at Rutgers. Advises instructors on making use of these resources.
Develops a strong understanding of the diverse range of instructional needs across disciplines at Rutgers.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Posted: Oct. 7, 2024, 9:36 a.m.
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