POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
Please forward
to interested candidates
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST FOR NATURAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING
The College at the University
of Rochester is seeking candidates for an educational development specialist position
for natural sciences & engineering in the Center for Excellence in Teaching
and Learning (CETL). The educational development specialist supports CETL in
the creation of new programming and with the administration and delivery of
existing programing. The candidate will
collaborate with CETL staff to select tasks and projects as the needs of the teaching
and learning center evolve. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. as well as
proven experience in teaching and student support. The position is a 40-hour/week
appointment.
Responsibilities:
·
Teaches
sections of the credit-bearing leader training courses for student-led
collaborative learning
programs,
largely in STEM courses
·
Works
directly with faculty regarding the content and pedagogy of the training courses
for student leaders and the supervision of the associated student-led groups
·
Develops,
administers, and implements training for teaching assistants, tutors, and study
skills consultants
·
Develops
and administers learning support for students enrolled in STEM fields. Provides
direct support for STEM students, individually and in groups
·
Develops
and administers teaching support for instructors in STEM fields
·
Participates
in the assessment of learning support programs for STEM courses
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher in
science, science education, or related field. Ph.D is strongly preferred. Two
to five years experience in teaching and educational assessment. Experience in
teaching & learning centers and/or collaborative learning programs a strong
plus. TA training experience a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s
degree with major course work in the field of assignment, and 2 years (prefer
2-5 years) in teaching and learning support.
A year or more of post-baccalaureate academic work in field of
assignment or a related field is desirable; or an equivalent combination of
experience, training and education.
Interested candidates should
forward a cover letter and resume to:
Center for Excellence in
Teaching and Learning
University of Rochester
1-154 Dewey Hall ~ Box
270359
Rochester, NY 14627
Or e-mail to:
Subject header: Educational
Specialist, CETL
To
be considered for this position, applicants must also apply online at: http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/
Reference ID: 198614
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