Director, Faculty Programs and Services at Columbia University Libraries in New York, New York

Job Description:

The Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is seeking innovative and motivated professionals for an exciting opportunity to join its leadership team as a Director, Faculty Programs and Services. The Directors will serve as thought leaders and advocate for organizational effectiveness, developing comprehensive strategies for CTL. Reporting to the Executive Director of CTL, the Directors will oversee the programs and services for faculty on either the Morningside or Medical Center campus, seeking out new ideas at the forefront of educational development, while overseeing all planning for projects/programs in pedagogy, course development, inclusion and equity, and technology integration. 

 

The successful candidates will partner with the Executive Director to provide leadership for center-wide initiatives and collaborations that raise the profile and visibility of the Center. The position will facilitate collaboration among different teams within the CTL to execute on these initiatives. The Directors will also lead opportunities that define and extend the reach of the CTL through collaborations with faculty, centers and institutes.

 

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, identities, and abilities wide initiatives to apply for this exceptional opportunity to join an evolving center for teaching and learning and University community. Columbia University is a globally-recognized academic research institution, serving one of the most important centers of research and learning in the most exciting and dynamic city in the world. As a workplace, Columbia University provides a supportive, connected environment where every employee's perspective is valued and every employee is encouraged to grow. All staff members have an impact on the University's mission to advance knowledge at the highest levels and make the results of research accessible to the world.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• An advanced degree in an academic discipline and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience.


• University teaching experience and well-developed teaching, research, and assessment skills.


• Experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating faculty development programs.


• Significant experience providing faculty consultations, teaching support programming, and teaching observations.


• Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrable knowledge of the literature and research on teaching and learning, higher education, and academic leadership.


• Record of active participation in, and contribution to national and/or international professional organizations in teaching and learning.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, academic units, faculty, staff, and other partners.


• Ability to recruit and manage a team of full-time employees with a variety of backgrounds.


• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the higher education environment.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD or equivalent. Experience in a teaching center at a major research university. Staff management experience. Experience organizing and leading teaching and learning conferences.

Additional Information

We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including assistance with University housing. After applicable waiting periods, Columbia offers 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family, and Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university. 

 

Learn More in an Online Information Session

 

We are hosting an anonymized information session for prospective applicants. We welcome you to join the session to learn more about Columbia University and the Center for Teaching and Learning, meet the Executive Director of CTL, the Senior Director for Faculty Programs and Services, and the Interim Director of HR, and ask questions you may have regarding the roles we're recruiting for. Attendance and questions will be confidential, as the participant list for the Zoom Webinar session will be hidden. Please note that attendance is not required to apply for or be considered for a position.

 

Register to join our Online Information Session taking place on May 31, 2024 (Friday) from 12:30 - 1:15 P.M. (EDT). Please click on the link below to register for the webinar session:

 

Center for Teaching and Learning - Director, Faculty Programs & Services

Both Director positions are being hired for at the same time.  Applicants are encouraged to explore the job postings and may apply to both positions.

 

For immediate consideration, please apply online using one of the following links:

Director - Faculty Programs and Services

Director, CUIMC Faculty Programs and Services

The initial review of applications is expected to begin after June 10, 2024. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

 

Salary Range:  $117,000- $142,800/yr.

 

The salaries of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

 

 

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

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