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Montclair, NJ

Job Number: R1004372

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
  • The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
  • Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
  • In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the “My Experience” section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Success, and Academic Innovation, the Director develops the teaching and learning portfolio of the Center and works closely with the Associate Vice President of Instructional Technology & Design Services to oversee the planning, implementation, and financial management of the center’s initiatives. The Director identifies opportunities to drive inclusive pedagogical practices, faculty community-building, and innovation in the classroom and curriculum. Additionally, this position regularly assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of the CTAI’s programs, adjusting its operations as necessary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and lead initiatives that facilitate faculty engagement in collaborative and interdisciplinary practices, such as creating learning communities and research opportunities in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
  • Oversee spaces – both in person and online for faculty to share teaching resources, engage in pedagogical discussions, and participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Organize professional development opportunities for faculty, including seminars, conferences, and workshops. Identify critical areas for improving student outcomes and design professional development programs to help faculty address those student needs.
  • Create and oversee spaces where faculty can receive strategic guidance from their peers, instructional designers, and technologists on how to design engaging and inclusive courses across different teaching modalities.
  • Advance interdisciplinary and inclusive teaching, as well as cross-departmental integration of new pedagogical and technological expertise, by organizing collaborative spaces and events.
  • Oversee assessment and evaluation programming for faculty, implementing and maintaining processes that provide faculty with both data-informed and qualitative feedback on their teaching.
  • Work with the AVP to stay informed about new, educational AI tools. Create opportunities for teachers to experiment with AI in the classroom to enhance student learning, improve student outcomes, and optimize instructional time.
  • Manage and allocate funding to support initiatives related to innovative teaching practices, instructional design, SoTL, and technology integration in the classroom.
  • Ensure that the development of the Center is conducted in a manner that is economically and structurally efficient.
  • Conduct data-informed and qualitative analyses to assess the effectiveness of CTAI’s initiatives, measuring improvements in terms of both faculty excellence and student outcomes.
  • Adjust the center’s structure, methods, and strategies as needed to ensure the delivery of the center’s intended results.
  • Actively collaborate with different academic departments, faculty members, and institutional leaders to ensure the CTAI’s efforts are advancing university-wide goals related to faculty and student excellence.
  • Regularly engage with the campus-wide community.
  • Generate ideas for improving student outcomes and elevating faculty excellence, specifically, ideas for faculty-led teaching programs that cultivate a culturally, socio-emotionally, and technologically adaptable institution.
  • Lead the development and implementation of CTAI’s initiatives and resources, ensuring they align with Montclair’s mission and values, as well as our objectives for the program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in higher education pedagogy, education, instructional design, and/or instructional technology, or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience leading in an academic setting, preferably with experience leading initiatives focused on improving teaching and learning practices.
  • Proven success in undergraduate and/or graduate-level teaching, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing innovative pedagogy.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective networks across departments, offices, institutions, and individuals to achieve shared goals and advance a shared mission.
  • Proven track record of leading or contributing to initiatives that support success and equitable outcomes for diverse faculty and student populations.

PREFERRED:

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in higher education pedagogy, education, instructional design, and/or instructional technology, or related field.
  • Minimum of three years of experience as a full-time faculty member.
  • Extensive experience with effective teaching practices, especially in regard to curriculum and syllabus design, technology integration, and collaborative and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Profound understanding of the challenges faced in the modern-day classroom.
  • Experience creating, implementing, and managing faculty and professional development programs and/or instructional support services.
  • Demonstrated skill collecting and analyzing data to evaluate a program’s effectiveness and implement data-informed improvements to achieve goals and build sustainable success.
  • Experience managing and allocating funding to support academic initiatives, preferably initiatives focused on faculty and professional development, technology integration and design, and pedagogical innovation. Ability to optimize outcomes and use of resources in tandem.

Department
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Success and Innovation

Position Type
Administrative

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources’ Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/
With a proud history and a vibrant future, Montclair State University is one of New Jersey’s most diverse and dynamic institutions of higher education. One of four public research institutions in the state, Montclair State is a designated R2 Research Doctoral University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Located 12 miles west of New York City on a 252-acre suburban campus which boasts modern, state-of-the-art facilities complemented by green spaces, public plazas and striking Spanish Mission architecture, the University offers a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum with a global focus; a broad variety of superior graduate programs through the doctoral level; and a highly productive, dedicated and diverse faculty and student body.

The University’s 11 colleges and schools offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate majors, minors, concentrations and certificate programs, and with more than 120 student organizations and 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams for men and women, Montclair State offers its students a comprehensive college experience.

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

How to apply

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY:
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.