Senior Associate Director for AI in Teaching and Learning
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Associate Director for AI in Teaching and Learning collaborates with the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR) team and Northeastern faculty to advance the frontier of education innovation, with a special emphasis on generative AI and other emerging technologies that promote evidence-based experiential learning. This position will work closely with CATLR leadership on the design, implementation, documentation, and improvement of college-embedded faculty partnership programs (e.g., Scholars and Fellows). The goal of this work is to maximize students' deep learning through the acceleration and expansion of evidence-based innovation across Northeastern's multi-campus Global Network. As a core member of the CATLR team, this position will also engage in regular duties related to ongoing work, such as confidential consultations, workshop development and implementation, and major events (e.g., CATLR's annual Conference on Advancing Evidence-Based Learning and New Faculty Orientation).
NOTE: This position requires at least one day in the office each week on Northeastern's Boston campus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop, document, assess, and improve faculty partnership programs and other offerings related to evidence-based use of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI) in support of deep, experiential learning.
- In coordination with CATLR leadership, represent CATLR in meetings with key stakeholders that advance the center's mission to serve as a hub and connector for innovation across the Global Network.
- Create, implement, and assess offerings that support educators across the Global Network in the design of courses, curricula, and other educational programs/initiatives.
- Contribute to scholarly teaching by collaborating with faculty on initiatives and studies that require educational expertise. Keep current on scholarship and other initiatives relevant to emerging technologies in support of deep, experiential learning.
- Consult with faculty members and advise programs on all aspects of the educational design, teaching, and assessment process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated evidence of leadership and scholarly practice related to emerging technologies (e.g., GAI) that promote student learning in higher education settings.
- Completion of a doctoral-level program (degree or ABD), with evidence of effective teaching experience in higher education.
- At least five years of experience in faculty development, with evidence of increasing levels of leadership.
- Evidence of effectiveness in collaborative workplace settings that engage with faculty as partners in professional development as well as college leadership, with a focus on evidence-based improvement of teaching and learning (e.g., Teaching and Learning Centers).
- A record of regional/national conference presentations and publications related to emerging technologies in higher education (e.g., GAI-informed pedagogies), including invited keynotes and plenaries. This experience should include evidence of effectiveness in communication across a range of academic disciplines and institutional stakeholders (e.g., students, faculty, administration, senior leadership).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment.
Position Type: Academic Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
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