This job has Expired
Program Director of Teaching Programs
Job Description
Posting Number
PG192430EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Program Director of Teaching ProgramsAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with ExperienceWork Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Graduate School-Dean's OfficeAbout the Department
NC State has given students the opportunity to earn advanced degrees for over 125 years. Graduate instruction was first offered at NC State in 1893, with the first master’s degree conferred in 1894 and the first doctoral degree conferred in 1926. In the years since, the Graduate School has grown steadily and now supports advanced study and original research in the fields of agriculture and life sciences, design, education, engineering, natural resources, humanities and social sciences, management, physical and mathematical sciences, textiles, and veterinary medicine. In addition, there are many exciting interdisciplinary programs that cross traditional boundaries.
At the Graduate School, we are committed to transforming graduate education at NC State—to prepare our best and brightest students as true leaders ready to tackle the critical issues that challenge our state, nation, and world. The Graduate School of the future will prepare career-ready students with a true competitive edge through a new focus on professionally-oriented training designed for the real world.
For more information on the Graduate School, please visit grad.ncsu.edu.
Essential Job Duties
The Program Director of Teaching Programs will contribute to a highly productive and thriving team in our Graduate School that provides professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who wish to pursue a career in academia. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Professional Development in The Graduate School. The Program Director of Teaching Programs will enhance the current co-curricular content, create new programming content, assist with the workflow of the Professional Development Team, and provide guidance to those wishing to pursue a faculty career. The Program Director of Teaching Programs will collaborate with Professional Development team members to ensure that the competencies of career and self-development, leadership and management, teamwork and collaboration, oral and written communication, and effectiveness and well-being are being developed through an array of programmatic offerings.
Key Responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the main expert on the development of teaching skills and other proficiencies associated with a faculty career in academia (i.e., mentoring, leading labs, project management, etc.).
- Design and deliver co-curricular workshops, seminars, and cohort programs that focus on teaching and the other competencies listed above.
- Remain up-to-date with current theory and evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning.
- Oversee and evaluate the new Teaching Assistants (TA) Workshop and other events that focus on equipping graduate and postdoctoral trainees across disciplines with key academic and professional communication skills.
- Administer and manage any certificates related to teaching and/or careers in academia which includes but is not limited to evaluation of participants’ progress, evaluation of the programmatic offerings, evaluating participants’ portfolios, and managing all other aspects of the certificate(s).
- Actively contribute to the vision and mission of the Professional Development team.
- Be accountable for the workflows associated with being a member of the Professional Development team such as regular attendance at staff and one-on-one meetings, building programming schedules on a semester basis, assisting with team-wide events, ensuring efficient evaluation of programs, updating curricula to reflect current research, and other responsibilities associated with being a member of the Professional Development team.
- Providing informal consultation and mentoring to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who seek additional guidance outside of the professional development programs offered.
- Ensure that programs developed and delivered are designed with inclusive material and promote a sense of equity, belonging and community among participants.
- Contribute to the Professional Development team’s efforts to maximize the visibility of programs, certificates, and other initiatives through marketing campaigns, outreach, campus partnerships, and creation of deliverables.
- Serve as a campus resource for the NC State instructional community and provide support to those seeking to design, deliver and assess quality learning experiences.
- Collaborate with campus partners such as DELTA, the Office for Faculty Excellence, and individual colleges and departments to promote the professional growth of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
- Contribute to the field of educational development at the national level.
- Stay professionally active by presenting at academic conferences, representing NC State on the leadership of professional organizations, and/or publishing.
Other Work/Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the Graduate School’s orientations, 3-Minute Thesis competition and other broad efforts to support the graduate student community as needed.
- Work with the Assistant Dean for Professional Development on initiatives and grant-funded projects that support the professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
- Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Professional Development.
Other Responsibilities
Additional Duties as assigned by Assistant Dean for Professional Development.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Require post-baccalaureate credentials and significant teaching training and/or experience.
- Alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse individuals on a variety of issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; engaging presentation skills.
- Effective initiative, excellent judgment, and an ability to independently function in an efficient manner.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a team and through partnerships both within and outside of the Graduate School; experience planning and working cooperatively on shared projects to achieve agreed-upon goals and results.
- Knowledge of graduate education and the career support needs of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, including career opportunities across an array of fields and work environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing, implementing and assessing courses and/or training programs.
- Commitment to inclusive teaching methods.
- Understanding of and ease with applying active learning techniques.
- Teaching experience (broadly conceived).
- Experience and/or demonstrated interest in issues related to graduate student and postdoc well-being.
- Experience with large-scale event planning.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
03/10/2023Anticipated Close Date
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please submit cover letter, resume/CV, evidence of previous programming and/or teaching experience (Other Document 1), and 3 professional references.
Position Number
00105939Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
NoDepartment ID
040101 - Graduate School-Dean's OfficeAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
