Teaching and Learning Specialist

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The Teaching and Learning Specialist will be a key member of the Center for Teaching and Scholarly Excellence (CTSE) team. Reporting to the Associate Director for Educational Development, the Teaching and Learning Specialist will promote evidence-based, equity-minded course design and teaching practices by developing resources, designing and facilitating workshops and other programming, and engaging in consultations that speak to the interests and concerns of Suffolku2019s teaching community.u00A0u00A0u00A0Areas of Responsibilityu00A0 Resource development-Research, develop, and maintain resources that support Suffolku2019s teaching community to explore and adopt inclusive and innovative course design and teaching practices. Examples include creating or revising content for the CTSE website, contributing items to the CTSE newsletter, and developing step-by-step guides.u00A0 Workshop design and facilitation- Design and facilitate workshops and other programming, such as learning circles or reading groups. Collect feedback about programming, document attendance, and follow up with participants as appropriate.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Consultations- Provide confidential consultations to support instructorsu2019 teaching interests and concerns. Examples include offering feedback about syllabi or other course materials, discussing strategies for engaging students in different learning environments, and supporting instructors to collect and interpret feedback from their students. Conduct research relevant to consultation topics, document consultation participation, and follow up with participants as appropriate. Ongoing learning and professional development- Stay abreast of new research and trends related to teaching and learning. Engage with professional organizations to deepen expertise.u00A0 Support of CTSE projects- Support major CTSE events, such as New Faculty Orientation and the Symposium on Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Contribute to CTSE projects, such as the annual report.u00A0 Required Qualifications PhD, EdD, or equivalent, either in-hand or expected by start date. 2 years of educational development experience.u00A0 2 years of college-level teaching experience. Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge base in the science of learning, as well as inclusive course design and teaching practices. Demonstrated success in practical application of this knowledge. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with faculty and other colleagues with diverse social identities, teaching philosophies, disciplinary contexts, and institutional roles.u00A0 Exceptional communication skills, with especially strong skills in active listening, as well as writing and speaking with different audiences in mind.u00A0u00A0 Ability to maintain confidentiality.u00A0 Demonstrated success working in highly collaborative environments.u00A0 Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to plan projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines, while also triaging interruptions. Ability to adapt in response to new initiatives and emerging needs. Desire to engage in ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.u00A0 u00A0 u00A0u00A0

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