Educational Developer for Teaching and Learning

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009969

Position Summary/Description:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Educational Developer for Teaching and Learning will have primary responsibilities in the Teaching and Learning unit and will report to the Senior Educational Developer for Teaching and Learning. The focus of the position is to help plan, develop, implement, lead, and assess programs and resources; strong foundational skills in areas like consultation and workshop development are essential. The Educational Developer for Teaching and Learning will offer consultations and lead workshops, programs, and events in collaboration with other staff, faculty, and campus partners to strengthen and expand the Center’s commitment to inclusive, equitable, engaging, and evidence-based teaching. This position contributes to the overall mission of the Center for Faculty Excellence ( CFE ) by participating in meetings, retreats, and working groups to support the Director and center-wide initiatives; and representing the CFE in various campus committees and roles.

Education and Experience:

Three or more years teaching in one or more credit-bearing courses in a higher education setting

Two years of work experience in faculty or educational development. Experience in non-university settings will be considered depending on applicant’s ability to apply their experience to faculty development in the higher education setting

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or faculty development in the form of publications, presentations, or teaching awards

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively, productively, and empathetically as part of a team and for the good of a group of colleagues

Skills in design and leading/facilitating engaging presentations and discussions on pedagogical topics demonstrated effective consultative and/or coaching skills, including strong active listening skills, analytical competence, and knowledge of educational development resources

Experience facilitating collection and interpretation of multiple forms of feedback on teaching, including from students, peers, and classroom observations

Ability to apply pedagogy and learning theory to faculty development, with general and discipline-specific knowledge of teaching, learning, instructional technology, and evaluation in higher education

Demonstrated engagement with emerging technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, and the ability to create resources and trainings to support the adoption and integration of those technologies into the higher education context

Familiarity with and interest in a wide variety of existing or emerging pedagogical frameworks (e.g., trauma-informed pedagogy)

Interest and experience in supporting the scholarship of teaching and learning ( SOTL )

Essential Skills:

-Experience teaching in one or more credit-bearing courses in a higher education setting

-Ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, University leadership, staff, and students

-Possess superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

-Demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty development in the higher education setting

-Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities

-Proficiency with and flexibility in moving among a variety of digital platforms

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.