Associate Director, Inclusive Pedagogy Initiatives at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia

Job Description:

Associate Director, Inclusive Pedagogy Initiatives

The University of Virginia's Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) seeks applicants for the Associate Director of Inclusive Pedagogy Initiatives (ADIPI).

The CTE was established in 1990 and is dedicated to building a collegial community, enhancing teaching and learning and fostering teaching innovation at all levels and in all academic disciplines. The CTE is a nationally recognized, mature, well-resourced and growing center for teaching and learning that advances UVA's teaching mission by expanding inclusive teaching praxis; improving students' learning, engagement and sense of belonging; and increasing instructors' joy of teaching. Boasting an impressive tenure amongst employees, the CTE is a fantastic place to be employed. The supportive work environment and ability to enact impactful and meaningful work are often cited as key reasons to join and stay. The CTE works closely with all members of the UVA teaching community, including tenure-eligible, tenured, and academic general faculty; administrators and staff; and postdoctoral fellows, graduate student teaching assistants and undergraduate instructors. In addition to working with individual instructors, CTE staff and faculty partner with a diverse range of University programs, units and committees to collaboratively support and advance their and the institution's teaching priorities. Holding the belief that effective teaching and educational development are inherently inclusive, the CTE actively seeks to support the learning of all students and faculty, especially those who have historically been minoritized and underserved by higher education.

Reporting directly to the Barbara Fried Director, Michael Palmer, the ADIPI serves as a critical member of the CTE leadership team. The ADIPI will support efforts to improve educational diversity and students' sense of belonging, learning and engagement for a range of programs, departments, schools and instructors having diverse social identities, cultural and educational backgrounds, institutional roles and disciplines. They will have the opportunity to contribute to or lead university-level conversations and initiatives supporting inclusive pedagogical practices, as well as contribute to national dialogues and scholarship by presenting at conferences and participating in relevant national organizations. Ideal candidates will hold a terminal degree, possess a record of successful teaching in a higher education setting, bring a minimum of six years of work and leadership experience, and have facility with building relationships within a decentralized work environment, among other experiences. To see the full set of opportunities, challenges, and qualifications desired in this role, please review the full position specification https://dsgco.com/search/21655-uva-assoc-dir-of-inclusive-pedagogy-initiatives

This position will remain open until filled, and the review of applicants will begin immediately. For best consideration, please submit materials to our Talent Profile https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21655 by Monday, January 13, 2025. Applications should consist of a curriculum vita; a two- to three-page letter of interest that addresses your specific interest in the position, relevant experience supporting inclusive pedagogy initiatives and how you envision helping the CTE and UVA continue to foster and support a culture of inclusive excellence; and a one- to two-page statement of educational development that describes your philosophy and approach to working with instructors to improve teaching and make their courses more inclusive. Nominations can be sent to:

Anne Koellhoffer, Managing Associate

Danielle Mebert, Senior Associate



UVA_ADIPI@storbecksearch.com

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to making a final offer of employment. The Center for Teaching Excellence and the University of Virginia are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. The CTE is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from candidates whose voices are typically underrepresented in educational development, especially those who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and/or LGBTQIA+.