Executive Director, Center for Teaching & Learning

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

WashU’s Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) advances the university’s educational mission by integrating evidence-based pedagogical support for faculty, assistance for learners, and classroom learning technology in service of academic excellence.

The Center comprises three units. Educational Development supports faculty in development of innovation and teaching excellence and provides formal training in effective teaching for graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduate TAs. Classroom Services facilitates the use of state-of-the-art physical learning spaces as well as digital educational technologies. The Learning Center provides academic support to undergraduate students through mentoring programs, academic coaching, and the facilitation of collaborative learning communities among students in foundational courses.

The Executive Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning should have demonstrated expertise in applying evidence-based approaches to faculty and/or student development in teaching and learning, as well as effective integration of educational technologies, including forward-leaning pedagogical support for the integration of artificial intelligence in higher education.

This full-time staff position reports to the Vice Provost for Educational Initiatives in collaboration with the Vice Provosts for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Education, with support from the CTL’s Faculty Advisory Board.

Job Description

• Leads the Center’s educational development, student support and classroom strategies by advancing the adoption of innovative, evidence-based practices in teaching and learning by faculty and students, and by creating effective, inclusive learning environments through classroom facilities and educational technologies.  

• Oversees day-to-day management of the Center, including its budget, personnel, program development and service delivery, facilities, and communications. Fosters a positive and productive work environment for CTL staff, including mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Works closely with the Office of the Provost, school leadership, and other stakeholders (including IT, Office of University Registrar, Facilities, and Student Affairs) to determine priorities for the next era of innovation and excellence for the Center. Implements programs and delivers services responsive to these priorities, including the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. 

• Advances a robust strategy for communication with campus constituents to promote programs and highlight successes. 

• Leads strategy development in collaboration with key campus partners in support of instructional technology, including the libraries, IT, and both campus-wide and school-centered systems that support student learning.

• Provides instructional training appropriate to school needs for graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduate peer educators (e.g., TAs, tutors, academic mentors) through credentialing programs, workshops, consultations, and other programming.

• Fosters and sustains partnerships between the CTL and the schools, their academic programs, and Student Affairs to ensure information sharing and alignment around student learning support services and professional development opportunities (e.g., peer educators). 

• Identifies emerging trends in teaching and learning (e.g. artificial intelligence) as they become strategically actionable for schools or groups within the university; contributes to the development of university policies and procedures.

• Conducts ongoing needs assessments to determine the best use of Center for Teaching & Learning resources and staff.  

• Coordinates with other entities on campus on issues of teaching assessment and evaluation.  

• Represents WashU on issues of pedagogical innovation, advances in instructional technology, and student academic support in the broader professional community.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

Physical Environment

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Progressive Experience In Administration Supporting Innovation In Teaching And Learning, Including Supervisory, Budgeting, And Strategic Planning Experience. (10 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of theories and practical applications of higher education teaching, learning outcomes, and academic assessment.

• Teaching experience at the collegiate level as instructor of record and demonstrated record of superb teaching skills.

• Passion for teaching, learning, student and faculty support and commitment to advancing its centrality to WashU’s mission.

• Experience developing and implementing initiatives to ensure faculty are effectively trained, supported, and integrated into teaching and learning innovations, and/or initiatives and interventions to support student academic success.

• Exceptional communication and listening skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and strategically across functions, levels, schools, and disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

• Familiarity with grant proposal writing for educational research and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Leadership, Academic Support Services, Budget Management, Classroom Support, Communications Strategy, Educational Development, Educational Technology, Fostering Collaboration, Instructional Strategies, Leadership, Learning Outcomes, Oral Communications, Pedagogy, Policy Development, Strategic Resource Planning, Teaching Higher Education, Verbal Communications

Grade

G18

Salary Range

$129,800.00 - $228,400.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.