Assistant Director - Center for Inclusive Teaching & Learning

Bates College•Lewiston, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director will lead efforts to coordinate and develop advising curricula, training, and assessment for faculty and staff educators. The Assistant Director will act as a core member of the CITL team designing, facilitating, and evaluating a wide range of professional development programming that supports inclusive pedagogy and student success across the institution.

Requirements

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or any related field.
Experience designing and facilitating workshops or professional development for adult learners.
Demonstrated experience in an instructional role for adult learners.
Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in academic advising (holistic and integrative models) and evidence-based pedagogy.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and consulting skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across roles and divisions.
High self-motivation, action-oriented initiative, and a strategic mindset.
Comfort navigating ambiguity to build and implement new programs.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Team mentality and a willingness to share responsibilities and pitch in wherever needed.
Ability to translate educational theory and national research into practice.
A reflective mindset that welcomes feedback, values professional development, and interest in contributing to the broader national conversation on teaching and learning through professional organizations.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years experience working with faculty or within a teaching and learning center preferred.
Experience in a liberal arts or faculty-advising model institution preferred.
Familiarity with assessment of advising or student success initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, facilitation, and evaluation of a comprehensive suite of professional development programming, including workshops, faculty learning communities, book clubs, panel discussions, and invited speaker events.
Contribute to the planning and execution of core CITL events such as the Course Design Institute and New Faculty Orientation.
Provide confidential consultations with individual educators and groups regarding teaching, advising, and learning practices. Offer evidence-based guidance on course materials, design, and learning outcomes.
Develop, evaluate, and update web-based resources supporting inclusive excellence in teaching, advising, and learning.
Coordinate advising training and assessment for faculty and staff, supporting the development of pre-major advising curricula.
Partner with campus stakeholders to advance a shared vision for a four-year integrated advising approach that connects academic planning with co-curricular experiences.
Stay current with national trends in both pedagogy and academic advising, including holistic and equity-minded approaches, synthesizing these insights into actionable institutional strategy.
Contribute to the development and implementation of approaches to assess the effectiveness of both advising practices and general CITL programming.
Use data and feedback to inform improvements in educator support and contribute to institutional efforts related to student success, retention, and engagement in collaboration with Institutional Research.
Serve as a bridge between CITL and key partners, particularly Student Affairs, to integrate academic advising with career development, well-being, and student support services.
Contribute to CITL’s internal and external communications to promote resources and visibility.
Support the overall success of the unit by performing other essential duties as identified by the Director of CITL.