Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation - Arts & Sciences

Position Summary
The College of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced, interdisciplinary-minded, and collaborative colleague to serve in the newly created role of Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation. The Assistant Director works with and reports to the Director of Curricular Innovation, supporting the implementation of the Literacies for Life and Career (LLC) strategic initiative and contributing to teaching development efforts in Arts & Sciences. The position of Assistant Director supports excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning in Arts & Sciences by facilitating and helping to manage initiatives pertaining to curricular innovation, especially as articulated in the Arts & Sciences Strategic Plan. This is a time-limited position and is funded through June 30, 2029.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitate implementation of Literacies for Life and Career initiative and provide ongoing pedagogical support to faculty in Arts & Sciences.

• Work closely with the Director of Curricular Innovation, initiative co-leads, and Literacies team to successfully implement Literacies for Life and Career strategic initiative.
• Assist with day-to-day management of the LLC early adopter pilot.
• Provide guidance to faculty on integrating literacies into their courses, including specific pedagogical and course content integration through orientations, workshops, and individual consultations.
• Develop learning modules and resources for faculty to assist them with the process of integrating Literacies into their courses, including Canvas guides, templates and samples of integration methods and activities.
• Socialize the literacies and work of the early course adopters and other faculty through faculty learning communities, workshops, events, and retreats.
• Assist with coordination and facilitation of faculty learning communities.
• Develop and coordinate inclusive teaching practices, integrative modes of learning, and other strategic priorities in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Assess, document, evaluate, and communicate outcomes of Literacies for Life and Career.

• Provide support on effective assessment methodology and direct measures of faculty experience, student learning, instrument design, student work samples, data analysis, and reporting for continuous improvement with regard to LLC.
• Monitor faculty engagement with and professional development around integrating literacies into pedagogical practice and new course development for courses associated with the Literacies initiative.
• Develop and administer surveys and focus groups to collect feedback from students, faculty, alumni, and campus partners.
• Analyze and write reports on initiative activities and share reports with campus partners as needed.
• Engage in grant writing for research opportunities related to pedagogical assessment.

Collaborate with Literacies leadership, A&S faculty, and campus partners and contribute to on-going communication efforts.

• Build strong relationships with A&S departments and programs.
• Collaborate closely with key partners, including but not limited to Student Academic Affairs in A&S, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Career Engagement, and A&S education technology staff.
• Work collaboratively with the LLC team to write and edit communications, including website content, emails to stakeholders, reports and updates on LLC activities, research reports, and other written communications.
• Present on LLC to university stakeholders.

Perform other duties as assigned.   

Applicant Special Instructions

Candidates should include a cover letter and resume.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in liberal arts discipline.
• Teaching experience in a liberal arts discipline.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Learning management course development experience.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and administration.
• Experience with design and development of faculty resources.
• Faculty development experience, including workshops, orientations, training sessions, and 1:1 consultations.
• Knowledge of liberal arts curricula and of concepts, practices, and procedures related to undergraduate education.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching at the university level.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies.
• Project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines with varying degrees of pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and consensus-driven environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and move along institutional initiatives with little supervision.
• Mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative, or at least one of these).
• Assessment and data management skills.
• Grant writing and administration experience.
• Student academic advising.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in related field and three years related experience.

Grade
G11

Salary Range
$52,000.00 - $88,800.00 / 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

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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.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• 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/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.