University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Executive Director, UCLA Teaching and Learning Center
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
Position Title:
Academic Administrator VIISalary Range:
$200,000 - $240,000Review Timeline:
October 06, 2024Application Window
Open Date:
August 21, 2024Next Review Date:
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final Date:
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.Position Description
The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) was established in August 2024 to support UCLA's educational mission to engage a university-wide community of scholars composed of educators and the diverse learners they serve in a collaborative process to discover and advance knowledge and practice across the disciplines both in and beyond the classroom. The TLC is poised to be a key driver of innovation and excellence in teaching across UCLA's broad academic landscape, a campus resource for programming in support of learning-centered, engaging, equity-minded, and evidence-based teaching practices, and an advocate of visionary, reflective, and effective educators and pedagogical research scholars.The TLC is recruiting an Executive Director, who will advance the TLC mission to bring together a campus-wide community of educators, support their well-being, equip them with the instructional skills and pedagogical knowledge to elevate their teaching, and further inspire an enduring commitment to student success. The Executive Director reports directly to the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and is a core member of the TLC senior leadership team. The Executive Director manages a team of four full-time Directors, overseeing educational development for UCLA faculty and instructors, professional learning for UCLA graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, instructional design and media production, and educational assessment.Core responsibilities of the Executive Director include leading the coordinated and integrated development of TLC programming, identifying and leveraging the strengths of each unit, and ensuring communications with and delivery of programs, services, and resources to university stakeholders reflect the timely needs and interests of our educator community. The Executive Director is also responsible for continuously evaluating benchmarks and assessing the impact and effectiveness of all TLC programming.Specific programs that the Executive Director will oversee include a multi-tiered TLC instructional innovation grants program supporting teaching and curricular innovation. The Executive Director will also manage the expansion of university teaching awards programs and serve as the lead for celebratory events associated with the awards programs. Additionally, the Executive Director represents the TLC on UCLA, UC system, and national committees and projects.Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:Terminal or top degree in the appointee's field.Demonstrated experience (8-10 years) in a college or university setting, preferably in academic administration.Additional Qualifications:This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California; the incumbent must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in teaching (preferably in person and online) and curriculum development at the university level.Experience in managing a teaching and learning center within a college or university setting.Skill in interacting effectively with and managing large groups of faculty, staff, and students of differing social, educational, and economic backgrounds.Application Requirements
Document Requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Research - (specifically education-related research)Statement of TeachingStatement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionReference check authorization release formMisc / Additional (Optional)Reference Requirements:3-5 required (contact information only)Applicants will be contacted when letter of recommendation is needed.Apply Link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09713Help Contact:
pyau@teaching.ucla.eduAbout UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.Job Location
Los Angeles, California
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Position Title:
Academic Administrator VIISalary Range:
$200,000 - $240,000Review Timeline:
October 06, 2024Application Window
Open Date:
August 21, 2024Next Review Date:
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final Date:
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.Position Description
The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) was established in August 2024 to support UCLA's educational mission to engage a university-wide community of scholars composed of educators and the diverse learners they serve in a collaborative process to discover and advance knowledge and practice across the disciplines both in and beyond the classroom. The TLC is poised to be a key driver of innovation and excellence in teaching across UCLA's broad academic landscape, a campus resource for programming in support of learning-centered, engaging, equity-minded, and evidence-based teaching practices, and an advocate of visionary, reflective, and effective educators and pedagogical research scholars.The TLC is recruiting an Executive Director, who will advance the TLC mission to bring together a campus-wide community of educators, support their well-being, equip them with the instructional skills and pedagogical knowledge to elevate their teaching, and further inspire an enduring commitment to student success. The Executive Director reports directly to the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and is a core member of the TLC senior leadership team. The Executive Director manages a team of four full-time Directors, overseeing educational development for UCLA faculty and instructors, professional learning for UCLA graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, instructional design and media production, and educational assessment.Core responsibilities of the Executive Director include leading the coordinated and integrated development of TLC programming, identifying and leveraging the strengths of each unit, and ensuring communications with and delivery of programs, services, and resources to university stakeholders reflect the timely needs and interests of our educator community. The Executive Director is also responsible for continuously evaluating benchmarks and assessing the impact and effectiveness of all TLC programming.Specific programs that the Executive Director will oversee include a multi-tiered TLC instructional innovation grants program supporting teaching and curricular innovation. The Executive Director will also manage the expansion of university teaching awards programs and serve as the lead for celebratory events associated with the awards programs. Additionally, the Executive Director represents the TLC on UCLA, UC system, and national committees and projects.Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:Terminal or top degree in the appointee's field.Demonstrated experience (8-10 years) in a college or university setting, preferably in academic administration.Additional Qualifications:This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California; the incumbent must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in teaching (preferably in person and online) and curriculum development at the university level.Experience in managing a teaching and learning center within a college or university setting.Skill in interacting effectively with and managing large groups of faculty, staff, and students of differing social, educational, and economic backgrounds.Application Requirements
Document Requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Research - (specifically education-related research)Statement of TeachingStatement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionReference check authorization release formMisc / Additional (Optional)Reference Requirements:3-5 required (contact information only)Applicants will be contacted when letter of recommendation is needed.Apply Link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09713Help Contact:
pyau@teaching.ucla.eduAbout UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.Job Location
Los Angeles, California
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