Campus Only - Instructional Consultant, UA Teaching Academy - 521060

Department/Organization
209602 - UA Teaching Academy

Position Summary
The Instructional Consultant, UA Teaching Academy will offer consultation and guidance to the UA faculty.

Detailed Position Information
The Instructional Consultant, UA Teaching Academy will offer consultation and guidance to the UA faculty. The Instructional Consultant will collaborate with faculty to assess their teaching needs and provide individualized instructional support and guidance. They will attend class sessions to observe teaching, will provide teaching assessments to faculty using rubrics and narrative feedback, and will offer workshops to stay current with educational research and trends. Lastly, the Instructional Consultant may assist in grant writing and research-related initiatives supporting the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The Instructional Consultant should possess the following expertise: 1.) Knowledge of theory and research related to teaching and learning; 2.) Skills in designing and delivering faculty development workshops; 3.) Abilities in mentoring and coaching faculty members on pedagogy and instruction; 4.) Project management skills related to faculty development initiatives. Further, successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to relate well with faculty and leaders within academic units. The Instructional Consultant holds a part-time appointment with OTIDE, allowing them to maintain a faculty appointment in their home academic college with appropriate adjustments to their workload

Minimum Qualifications
• Open to Current UA Faculty members only
• Master’s degree in any related field
• Minimum of 5 years cumulative experience teaching at accredited institutions of higher education
• Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications
• Terminal degree in any related field
• Prior experience working with faculty engagement/development, event programming, and managing programs. Experience with building collaborative relationships across a broad environment.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Candidates must apply online at https://careers.ua.edu and submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae, and (iii) a list of three references with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Documentation of teaching effectiveness should also be submitted, if available. Review of applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open until the position is filled. For further information contact Dr. Claire Major, Faculty Director - UA Teaching Academy, at [email protected].

About the Division/College/School
The University of Alabama’s newly-commissioned UA Teaching Academy, housed in the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE), is dedicated to supporting the institution’s strategic goal of providing a premier education characterized by outstanding teaching.

OTIDE provides high-quality, student-centered educational opportunities through various modalities. The UA Teaching Academy serves as a direct link between OTIDE and the larger UA academic community. OTIDE supports the University of Alabama’s mission by providing exceptional online and continuing education opportunities to enhance lifelong learning for the citizens of the State of Alabama and across the globe. It also embodies the University's core values and emphasizes UA’s commitment to teaching, research, and service to communities worldwide through top-quality educational programming, high-touch services, and evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning.

About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf