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Senior Director of the Center for Educational Innovation Center For Teaching Excellence, Rose Hill Fordham University Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. Fordham University offers a

comprehensive and competitive benefits package

to its employees, which includes

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We offer

tuition remission

for employees and their dependents. A generous employer match towards a 403(b)

retirement plan. As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),

Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness

(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers. As part of its

work-life balance

program, the University provides

generous PTO

including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and

holidays

that include paid time off between Christmas and New Year. University employees have access to the

Employee Assistance Program

(EAP) . EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues. Position Summary Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Senior Director of the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) works collaboratively to build the CEI into a University resource that supports instructors in developing high-quality, innovative, and inclusive teaching methodologies, leverages the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP), and fosters learning experiences to meet diverse learning needs of students across all modalities of instruction. The Senior Director provides strategic leadership for the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of the Center’s programs, services, and resources. Essential Functions Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Center’s strategic initiatives to support faculty in advancing pedagogy. Advances educational innovation by promoting a culture of innovation, disseminating evidence-based practices, and publishing results. Develops ongoing pedagogical professional development and learning technology training and programming for faculty to support excellence in teaching and learning. Provides support to faculty on best practices related to assessment of student learning. Manages the operations and fiscal affairs of the Center. Provides support to faculty in the integration of technology for equitable and inclusive experiences that help students to achieve learning outcomes. Ensures all educational materials, technologies, and facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Collaborates with the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity to integrate equity-focused approaches into course design, curriculum development, and instructional strategies. Facilitates workshops and training sessions on Universal Design Learning frameworks, emphasizing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Collaborates with the Office of the Chief Information Officer in the assessment, selection, and implementation of enterprise-wide innovative educational technologies. Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to provide expertise in the development or enhancement of tutoring, learning communities, supplemental instruction, community-based learning, student success programs, and publishing to peer-reviewed journals. Collaborates with the Office of Mission Integration to help instructors consider each component of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (Context-Experience-Reflection-Action-Evaluation) in shaping the teaching and learning environment. Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Guides the work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules, and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management, or compensation. Additional Functions Works with the Office of the Senior Director of Online Programs to develop and implement best practices in online course design and delivery. Provides support to faculty in how to address pedagogical issues raised by the development and dissemination of generative AI tools. Fosters a community of practice among educators to share successful pedagogical strategies and create cross-disciplinary synergies. Provides support for faculty across the schools in the delivery of their undergraduate and graduate curricula, including the undergraduate core curriculum. Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Ph.D., Ed.D., or terminal degree. Minimum of 7 years of related experience. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of the scholarship and practice of effective and inclusive teaching and learning. Experience putting learning theories, curricular design, and innovative teaching strategies into practice. Teaching experience at the university level. Experience managing and developing educational and professional development programs. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in a director role or similar leadership position. Minimum Starting Salary:

$145,000 Maximum Starting Salary:

$165,000 Note:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. START DATE:

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https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9061 ABOUT FORDHAM Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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