ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FACULTY ENGAGEMENT, Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Boston University's Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning is focused on elevating and transforming teaching and learning innovation across the entire BU community and its 17 schools and colleges to deliver a superior student experience. This role is pivotal in advancing the university's strategic commitment to instructional excellence, and the continual enhancement of the student experience. The Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement will work in close partnership with faculty, academic leaders, and campus stakeholders to design and implement high-impact faculty programming initiatives that elevate teaching practices and foster a culture of scholarly and evidence-informed teaching.

Primary Responsibilities :

Faculty Support & Engagement-

• Collaborate with faculty to assess instructional needs and develop responsive programs that support teaching and learning effectiveness.
• Lead programming in teaching and learning tailored to different faculty cohorts (new faculty, mid career, teaching track, etc.).
• Facilitate dialogue and promote collaboration around pedagogical concepts such as active learning, course and program redesign, experiential learning, workforce impact, and student engagement.
• Design and deliver professional development resources, earning communities, convenings and other programming focused on evidence-based teaching practices.
• Provide support to faculty on course design, instructional strategies, assessment, and the integration of educational technologies to support excellence in teaching and learning.
• Contribute to university-wide teaching enhancement initiatives, including curriculum transformation efforts and high-impact practices.
• Assist in the design, development and assessment of teaching and learning resources, toolkits, and digital content to elevate faculty experiences and scale initiatives across the BU community.

Faculty Engagement & Community Building :

Strategic Leadership & Administration :

Required Skills

Required Skills :

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

Required Skills :

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.