Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation (Time-limited) - College of Arts & Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts & Sciences at WashU in St. Louis seeks an experienced, interdisciplinary-minded, and collaborative colleague to serve in the role of Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation. The Assistant Director works with and reports to the Director of Curricular Innovation, supporting the implementation of Literacies for Life and Career (LLC) and contributing to teaching and curricular development efforts in Arts & Sciences. This is a time-limited position and is funded through June 30, 2029.

Requirements

• MA in liberal arts and sciences discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching at the university level in a liberal arts and sciences discipline.
• Knowledge of liberal arts curricula and of concepts, practices, and procedures related to undergraduate education.
• 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.
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• PhD in liberal arts and sciences discipline.
• Experience with design and development of faculty resources.
• Faculty development experience, including workshops, orientations, training sessions, and 1:1 consultations.
• Learning management course development experience.
• 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.
• Academic Advising
• Collaboration
• College Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Data Management
• Deadline Management
• Educational Materials Development
• Effective Written Communication
• Faculty Development
• Grant Administration
• Grant Writing
• Higher Education Administration
• Independent Problem Solving
• Instructional Design
• Learning Assessments
• Learning Strategies
• Mixed Methods Research
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Oral Presentation
• Program Implementation
• Project Management
• Relationship Building
• Verbal Communications
• Working Independently
• Work Under Pressure

Responsibilities

• Facilitate pedagogical support to faculty in Arts & Sciences and teaching and curricular priorities in the College.
• Work closely with the Director of Curricular Innovation, initiative co-leads, and Literacies team to successfully implement Literacies for Life and Career.
• Provide support to faculty on integrating Literacies into their courses, including specific pedagogical strategies through resources, orientations, workshops, and individual consultations.
• Develop and coordinate inclusive teaching practices, integrative modes of learning, curricular analysis, and other strategic priorities in the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Facilitate the integration of LLC into academic advising and experiential learning opportunities in Arts & Sciences.
• Provide day-to-day project management support for a program development grant, including tracking and managing grant activities, monitoring the budget, assessing program activities, and grant reporting.
• In partnership with Student Academic Affairs, develop resources and facilitate training for academic advisors integrating Literacies into advising practices.
• In partnership with the Office for Undergraduate Research and the Office of Overseas Programs, develop opportunities for student reflection that integrate Literacies with experiential learning in these areas.
• Assist with event planning for a new large-scale student advising event.
• Advise 20 A&S undergraduate students.
• 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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level