Assistant Director, Center for the Advancement of Teaching

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Contributes to programs and services that support individual educators as they develop foundational teaching skills, discover and evaluate new teaching strategies, and contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning (e.g., consultations, observations, workshops, reading groups, course design institutes, and faculty learning communities).
• Contributes to programs and services that support academic units as they build structures, set policies, and allocate resources to advance teaching priorities across the university (e.g., curriculum development; learning space design; and the assessment of teaching).
• Contributes to the evaluation of center programs and services through assessment planning, data collection, analysis of results, and the implementation of evidence-informed improvements.
• Contributes to institutional teaching initiatives aligned with the university's strategic framework (framework.wfu.edu): inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and educating character.
• Advances our collective understanding of teaching, learning, and educational development in higher education through traditional scholarship and informal contributions to the field (e.g., invited presentations, podcasts, and blogs).
• Develops pedagogical expertise through regular teaching, professional development activities (workshops, networking, society memberships), and service to organizations advancing evidence-informed teaching in higher education.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. with evidence of effective university-level teaching.
• 2-4 years experience in educational development or equivalent work.
• Experience supporting educators in one-on-one conversations and group learning activities.
• Experience collaborating with diverse populations in higher education settings.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of learning theory, evidence-based pedagogy, and assessment principles.
• Ability to facilitate effective consultations with educators and academic leaders.
• Ability to lead effective group learning activities for educators and academic departments.
• Commitment to inclusive, ethical, and reflective practice.
• Demonstrated potential to contribute to the university's teaching and learning priorities (e.g., inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, or leadership and character education).

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience working within a teaching center or related unit.
• Experience designing and leading educational development programs or initiatives.
• Experience leading complex projects that require collaboration across multiple units.
• Experience with teaching initiatives related to the university's strategic priorities (e.g., inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, or leadership and character education).
• Experience contributing to scholarly conversations about teaching and learning through research, public scholarship, and professional service.
• Experience with social science research design and data analysis, particularly in contexts where data collection and experimental controls are difficult.
• Proficiency with survey and database tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Airtable).
• Familiarity with institutional review board (IRB) policies and procedures

Accountabilities:

• The position emphasizes collaboration and contributions to established programs through partnerships across the institution. While the role does not include supervisory responsibilities, the Assistant Director will work closely with faculty and staff to support organizational and institutional development initiatives.
• Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements:

• The position requires extended stationary work, including up to eight hours a day at a desk and one to two-hour meetings. It also involves moving across campus to attend meetings or engage with faculty members as needed.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is conducted in individual offices with frosted glass walls. While these offices provide physical separation, moderate noise levels from conversations and meetings travel through the space throughout the day. The role may also involve occasional travel to conferences or work-related events, requiring work outside the primary office setting.

Regularly Scheduled Hours:

• Standard business hours (37.5 hours per week, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch, Monday through Friday) with flexibility required for occasional evening/weekend programs.

Flexible Work Eligibility:

• Position requires a minimum of 24 hours per week on campus. Schedule of on-campus hours is flexible and determined in coordination with supervisor to ensure appropriate coverage for consultations, workshops, and team collaboration. The remaining hours may be worked remotely. Hybrid arrangements are regularly reviewed and may be adjusted based on organizational needs and effectiveness in meeting position responsibilities.

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.