Academic Development Manager

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Full time
Overview
The University of Chicago seeks a talented individual to fill the role of Assistant Director, STEM Pedagogy. This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching and learning in higher education. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and implementing pedagogical initiatives that promote equity and inclusion in STEM fields.

Job Summary
The Assistant Director of STEM Pedagogy will work collaboratively with the CCTL team to develop and implement programs that support faculty and instructors in STEM and other quantitative and experimental programs and departments. Key responsibilities include designing and delivering workshops, creating pedagogical resources, and providing individual consultations to support teaching and learning in STEM. This role also involves working closely with campus leaders to advise on teaching development initiatives and collaborating with partners on developing and enhancing pedagogical programs.

Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement programming and offerings to support and advance undergraduate STEM education in the Physical and Biological Sciences Divisions, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and other quantitative and experimental programs and departments.
- Researches, develops, implements, and evaluates innovative and pedagogically sound solutions for addressing instructional challenges in STEM and quantitative fields.
- Designs and develops pedagogical resources to inform course design, instruction, and program development in STEM and quantitative fields.
- Assists the Assistant Director of Assessment and Scholarship in implementing an assessment plan for faculty and instructor programs to evaluate effectiveness of reaching program goals.
- Teaches one section of Course Design and College Teaching, the required course for the CCTL's College Teaching Certificate, a pedagogy course for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a STEM field or related area, with 2-5 years of experience in academic development, teaching, or research. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to work effectively with faculty and staff are essential. The salary range for this position is approximately $ $72,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

This is an exempt position, with a scheduled weekly hours of 37.5 and a monthly pay frequency.

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