Job Information
University of Utah Coordinator: Pedagogies of Belonging in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/21/2024
Requisition Number PRN38607B
Job Title Instructional Technologist / Curriculum Specialist
Working Title Coordinator: Pedagogies of Belonging
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
- M-F 8am-5pm
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00026 - CTLE CTR TEACH & LEARNING ED
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50,000 - $65,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence ( MBE - CTE ), a unit of the Office of Undergraduate Studies, is seeking a Coordinator of Pedagogies of Belonging. Given the University’s commitment to student success, we are looking for an experienced, collaborative, and innovative faculty developer to design, implement, and assess programming that at its core promotes belonging for all students at the university.
The ideal candidate will have experience in student success initiatives, higher education instruction, and have the skills and flexibility to contribute to a wide array of faculty development programming.
Responsibilities
This position will be part of a dynamic team engaged in faculty development at the University of Utah.
Specifically, the position will:
Oversee current and future programming to shape classroom environments that support student belonging;
Advance innovative teaching to support student success while also creating opportunities to highlight, celebrate, and promote faculty presently engaged in this work;
Support departments and colleges with implementing recommendations to support pedagogy of belonging
Facilitate workshops, seminars, modules, etc. on pedagogy of belonging and student success
Collaborate with CTE colleagues to infuse pedagogies of belonging into current and future programming;
Teach and enhance various CTE courses (e.g., CTLE 6000/6200/6510/6800)
Provide consultations with colleagues and faculty, and support faculty in developing and implementing pedagogy of belonging
Participate in current and future initiatives at CTE as needed; and,
Engage in research on belonging, student success, and faculty development
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). 2-4 years experience in instructional technology, preferably in an online education environment required. Knowledge of learning theory with the ability to apply the theory into practice; excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; familiarity with a variety of software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, and DVD Authoring tools; strong editing skills; ability to work both individually and in a team setting.
Master’s degree in a related field may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education, education, or a related field
Understanding of faculty needs in a research and AAU -member institution
Familiarity with organizational change theory and other related faculty development praxis
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Please include the following items with your applicant in the required document section. Submit the requested items under the associated document name in bold
A (brief) philosophy of teaching - Teaching Statement
Student evaluations for two most recent higher education courses - Teaching Evaluations
Sample of your individually developed teaching and/or workshop materials – Writing Sample 1
If available, video of presentation or classroom instruction - Application Other
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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