Associate Director, Teaching Dev. and Init.

Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT, US

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Yale University Poorvu Center For Teaching And Learning

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Salary Range $79,700.00 - $124,025.00

Overview

The Yale University Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning is currently hiring for teaching expertise in quantitative fields on the Teaching Development and Initiatives (TDI) team. Equity in teaching is a primary focus for our team, and this hire would support these efforts in quantitative Social Sciences and STEM fields (e.g., Data Science, Economics, Math, Engineering, Physical Sciences, etc.). This position will be at the Associate Director level, which requires significant experience teaching or leading professional development initiatives in higher education. The person in this position will work collaboratively with the TDI team, Poorvu Center colleagues, and others on campus to promote effective and equitable teaching practices in quantitative fields, integrate CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning) resources in our campus programming, and support faculty, graduate students, and postdocs in each stage of their teaching career. Through consultations, facilitated discussions and workshops, grant funding, and web resource development, this role will support the Poorvu Center's work to build a shared community for teaching and learning at Yale. The person in this position will also contribute to and benefit from the supportive and collegial work environment of the TDI team and the Poorvu Center and will have opportunities to shape our collective work culture. The center provides resources for professional development and the TDI team supports each other through collective sharing of expertise and resources. The Poorvu Center's mission to promote teaching and learning is rooted in a culture that prioritizes equity, accessibility, and the growth of each team member. We care for one another as professionals and human beings. We value the perspectives of individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. And we support one another in learning from our failures as much as our successes. Please include a cover letter and CV to apply for this position. The interview process will involve three stages, including a self-recorded response to a set of questions, a mock syllabus consultation on Zoom, and an in-person workshop and interview. Start date is negotiable but we are aiming for the spring 2026. This position does not allow for visa sponsorship.

Required : Significant experience teaching or leading professional development initiatives in higher education. Deep familiarity with the educational literature, particularly as it related to the teaching and learning of quantitative literacy skills.

Principal Responsibilities :

Work to enact the goals and priorities of the Poorvu Center and the TDI team.
Facilitate regular teaching discussions and workshops that emphasize community, development, and sharing pedagogical practices.
Evaluate and collaboratively update offerings to support the teaching development needs of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in quantitative fields.
Conduct confidential individual teaching consultations and classroom observations.
Develop web resources to support effective and equitable teaching practices at Yale and beyond.
Assist in the dissemination of grant funding programs to support effective classroom instruction and other institutional priorities.
Establish working relationships with departments, Poorvu staff, and other campus groups to understand faculty, postdoc, and graduate student needs and resources.
Stay current in the educational literature, particularly as it relates to teaching and learning quantitative literacy skills.
Identify areas of personal growth and needs and support the professional growth of the team.
Contribute to effective team dynamics and communication.

Required Skills and Abilities :

Ability to have confidential and non-evaluative consultations with instructors that promote reflection about teaching and learning.

Strong commitment to collaboration and collegial interactions; and an understanding of the higher education teaching context.

Strong commitment to professional development and reflective practice, including being open to feedback.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and personal and professional commitment to equity and inclusion.

Ability to work in person at the Poorvu Center. While general availability must be for five days per week, the Poorvu Center and Yale offer a flexible work schedule that currently allows for up to two days per week to be remote as work responsibilities allow.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

PhD or other terminal degree in a STEM or Social Science field.

Experience talking with instructors, formally or informally, about teaching & learning and / or issues of equity & leading interactive & discussion-based sessions.

To be hired at Associate Director level, significant experience designing & creating professional development in higher education required.

Principal Responsibilities :

Collaborate with Director to manage teaching grant programs, learning communities, and other cohort-building experiences centered in the CTL, and collaborate with other CTL colleagues as appropriate.

Work with the Director on strategic planning and cultivating partnerships on campus to identify needs, opportunities, and develop targeted programming. Identify best practices and resources available beyond Yale.

Lead select elements of Faculty Teaching Initiatives programming, as they align with candidate's skills and training.

Develop and maintain working relationships with faculty and Center staff through the design and implementation of consultations, institutes, workshops, and other programming informed by educational research and campus needs.

Responsible for initiating and maintaining specific relationships with select departments, schools, and communities across the University.

Conduct instructional design consultations, classroom observations, and assessment development services for faculty.

Customize learning materials to subject area domains of faculty teaching across divisions and schools campus-wide.

Responsible for faculty support for course design, instructional design, and assessment development and delivery customized to subject area domains of faculty teaching across divisions and schools campus-wide.

Maintain and develop a deep and current understanding of educational research, particularly as it relates to teaching and learning in university classroom and online environments, and as it relates to inclusive excellence and education equity.

Work with the Assistant Director for Educational Program Assessment and other collaborators within and external to the CTL to connect teaching development to classroom and program assessment.

Represent the Director of Faculty Teaching Initiatives at CTL and University events as needed at briefings, campus visits, in relevant national networks and conferences, and other academic venues.

Required Education and Experience :

PhD or equivalent level degree; faculty development leadership experience; 5 -7 years' university teaching experience.

Background Check Requirements :

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements :

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer :

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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