About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY:
This Associate Director partners with the CATLR team and faculty to define and advance the frontier of education innovation, with a special emphasis on authentic assignments and assessments that promote evidence-based experiential learning. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in AI-informed assignment/assessment practices that improve the integrity and demonstrated quality of student learning. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills (written, visual, and verbal) and the capacity to create engaging, interactive online workshops/gatherings for wide-ranging groups of educators. CATLR strives to engage the Northeastern community with as diverse a range of perspectives as we can and candidates from groups historically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply.
Note: this position requires at least one day in the office each week on Northeastern's Boston campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Working with CATLR team and faculty to develop and assess innovative strategies that are grounded in university priorities (e.g., experiential learning, learning across global contexts, personalized learning, and student success in a world transformed by AI). Designing, delivering, and making evidence-based improvements to on-ground, hybrid, and online offerings for educators from across the university. Developing self-paced courses and online resources such as educator tips to advance educational practices. Supporting initiatives that have a center-, department-, or university-wide impact. This will include a special focus on data tracking, reporting, analysis, and visualization for the purpose of assessment, evaluation, and improvement. Contributing to scholarly teaching including: participation in CATLR's internal professional development efforts; maintaining an active practice of scholarly inquiry related to teaching and learning; supporting grant and research work to advance teaching and learning, both at the university and in higher education more broadly. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate or terminal degree. Experience with faculty professional development in higher education. Preference given to candidates with a track record of successful conference presentations and publications to disseminate their work. Experience working with faculty to develop innovative AI-informed experiences and assessments that maximize the potential for learning and minimize inappropriate use. Proficiency with quantitative methods and tools for the purpose of data-informed analysis, research, and reports (experience with Tableau, Salesforce, and Qualtrics preferred). Proficiency in developing written resources, presentations, and workshops for educators. Investment in equitable, inclusive approaches to teaching and learning. Experience providing confidential consultation support for educators while exercising a high level of discretion and independent judgment. Position Type
Academic Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.