<p>The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is hiring an Assistant Dean for Faculty Excellence: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum to work in partnership with faculty colleagues, the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, deans, and college officers to strengthen a diverse faculty pipeline, promote an equitable, inclusive faculty climate and culture, and utilize data-driven methods to increase faculty excellence. Reporting to Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean of Faculty Excellence: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum is responsible for processes, programs and policies to assess and advance faculty diversity and inclusion while stewarding faculty excellence.</p> <p>TEACHING AND LEARNING:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee and provide support for programs and initiatives related to teaching and learning, faculty development, curriculum development, and assessment. </li><li>Advocate for and implement innovative pedagogical practices that enhance student learning outcomes. </li><li>Partner with centers and units dedicated to teaching and learning to provide resources and support to faculty. </li><li>Provides direction, oversight, and strategic leadership for the areas of Teaching and Learning Excellence, Student Learning Assessment, and Curriculum Development & Innovation. </li><li>Develops related strategies, methods, and tools for assessment of teaching and learning pedagogical excellence. </li><li>Aids the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs as co-lead curricular liaison for the College and supports resolution of academic/instructional issues related to accreditation. </li></ul> <p>CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Work with individual program and department chairs and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications, and deletions; set priorities for resource needs ;and provide program analysis. </li><li>Ensure linkage of programs and curricula to needs of applicable economic sector(s) and current and future workforce needs. </li><li>Facilitate maintenance of relevant curriculum appropriate to the college mission. </li><li>Work with faculty to identify and implement Student Learning Outcomes. </li><li>Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education. </li></ul> <p>DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Initiate and lead discussions on campus related to faculty excellence. </li><li>Partner with appropriate stakeholders, including the VCAA, to engage colleges and units. </li><li>Identify and disseminate evidence-based practices that promote equitable and inclusive approaches in recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty from underrepresented groups. </li><li>Identify specific support and resource needs of faculty. </li><li>Collaborate with colleges to develop resources and programming to support recognition of the contributions of faculty from underrepresented groups. </li><li>Lead the implementation, evaluation, and revision of resources and programs to support faculty. </li><li>Develop a sustainable approach to deliver workshop curriculum. Update the workshop on a regular basis and offer regular sessions to faculty members and unit executive officers across campus. </li></ul> <p>POLICY AND PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate the review, development, and revision of policies, procedures, and activities affecting faculty excellence. </li><li>Engage with colleges, faculty senate, campus committees, units and offices, and other relevant stakeholder groups throughout the process of developing/revising relevant policies and procedures. </li></ul> <p>COLLABORATION AND DATA COLLECTION:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs team to collect and maintain annual data on unit/campus recruitment, hiring, promotion, and retention of faculty members and academic leaders from underrepresented groups. </li><li>As appropriate, work with external partners, peer institutions, and consortia to share data, resources and best practices that promote faculty diversity and excellence. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>A track record of collaboration and success in coordinating and leading a broad range of academic initiatives in a higher education environment. </li><li>Strong leadership, administrative, and presentation skills, including oral and written communication. </li><li>Ability to think strategically and develop a shared vision. </li><li>A sense of optimism and possibility about the goals and activities of the Ivy Tech Community College in this space. </li></ul> <p>Compensation: $70,000-$75,000</p> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required. </li><li>Master's degree, preferred with evidence of professional and community service, and college service outside of teaching and administrative assignments. </li><li>Prefer minimum three (3) years of academic administrative experience in higher education with at least 2 years full time equivalency teaching in higher education </li></ul> <p>Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.</p>