Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences at WashU in St. Louis seeks an experienced, interdisciplinary-minded, and collaborative colleague to serve in the role of Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation. The Assistant Director works with and reports to the Director of Curricular Innovation, supporting the implementation of Literacies for Life and Career (LLC) and contributing to teaching and curricular development efforts in Arts & Sciences.

This is a time-limited position and is funded through June 30, 2029.

Job Description

Facilitate pedagogical support to faculty in Arts & Sciences and teaching and curricular priorities in the College.

• Work closely with the Director of Curricular Innovation, initiative co-leads, and Literacies team to successfully implement Literacies for Life and Career.

• Provide support to faculty on integrating Literacies into their courses, including specific pedagogical strategies through resources, orientations, workshops, and individual consultations.

• Develop and coordinate inclusive teaching practices, integrative modes of learning, curricular analysis, and other strategic priorities in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Facilitate the integration of LLC into academic advising and experiential learning opportunities in Arts & Sciences.

• Provide day-to-day project management support for a program development grant, including tracking and managing grant activities, monitoring the budget, assessing program activities, and grant reporting.

• In partnership with Student Academic Affairs, develop resources and facilitate training for academic advisors integrating Literacies into advising practices.

• In partnership with the Office for Undergraduate Research and the Office of Overseas Programs, develop opportunities for student reflection that integrate Literacies with experiential learning in these areas. 

• Assist with event planning for a new large-scale student advising event.

• Advise 20 A&S undergraduate students.

Collaborate with Literacies leadership, A&S faculty, and campus partners and contribute to on-going communication efforts.

• Build strong relationships with A&S departments and programs.

• Collaborate closely with key partners, including, but not limited to, Student Academic Affairs in A&S, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Center for Career Engagement, and A&S education technology staff.

• Work collaboratively with the LLC team to write and edit communications, including website content, emails to stakeholders, reports and updates on LLC activities, research reports, and other written communications.

• Present on LLC to university stakeholders.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to on and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• MA in liberal arts and sciences discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching at the university level in a liberal arts and sciences discipline.
• Knowledge of liberal arts curricula and of concepts, practices, and procedures related to undergraduate education.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies.
• Project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines with varying degrees of pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and consensus-driven environment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and move along institutional initiatives with little supervision.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in liberal arts and sciences discipline.
• Experience with design and development of faculty resources.
• Faculty development experience, including workshops, orientations, training sessions, and 1:1 consultations.
• Learning management course development experience.
• Mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative, or at least one of these).
• Assessment and data management skills.
• Grant writing and administration experience.
• Student academic advising.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy - Liberal Arts

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Advising, Collaboration, College Teaching, Curriculum Development, Data Management, Deadline Management, Educational Materials Development, Effective Written Communication, Faculty Development, Grant Administration, Grant Writing, Higher Education Administration, Independent Problem Solving, Instructional Design, Learning Assessments, Learning Strategies, Mixed Methods Research, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Oral Presentation, Program Implementation, Project Management, Relationship Building, Verbal Communications, Working Independently, Work Under Pressure

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.