Faculty Developer

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Faculty Developer will be a core part of the Trefny Center team, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders around campus to advance teaching and learning efforts at Mines.

Job Summary

The Trefny Innovative Instruction Center leads efforts on campus to promote evidence-based, inclusive teaching and learning at Mines through professional development opportunities for faculty, participation in teaching and learning initiatives at the institution, and supporting faculty research on effective teaching and learning. Our team supports efforts across all levels of the university to ensure that curriculum, instruction, and assessment are research-based, aligned, and supportive of all students. 

The Faculty Developer will be a core part of the Trefny Center team, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders around campus to advance teaching and learning efforts at Mines. This position reports to the Director of the Trefny Center and is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Please note that while fully remote work is not an option with this position, there is the potential for a flexible work schedule that includes a mix of days in the office and days working from home.

The Team
We are a small team that works together closely, and we also have strong relationships with faculty and other administrative units across campus. As a whole, the Mines community is small and tight-knit, and people believe in the work. We find that the faculty who collaborate with us are enthusiastic about working together and excited to partner with teaching and learning experts. This position will have opportunities to lead projects and can make a meaningful impact at Mines.

Our ideal candidate is someone who will approach the work with openness, curiosity, and a growth mindset. We are looking for a collaborator who is willing to speak honestly, listen actively, and reflect critically on both their own contributions and the contributions of others. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in strategic planning with Trefny Center colleagues to support the culture of teaching and learning at Mines.

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate opportunities for faculty, instructional staff, and TAs (e.g. workshops, learning communities, student panels, reading groups, etc.).

• Provide personalized and confidential support to instructors on their teaching, including consultation, classroom observations, coaching, and feedback to advance teaching practice.

• Lead and support institution-level initiatives related to teaching and learning (e.g., by serving on committees and organizing working groups).

• Design and disseminate resources for instructors that connect education research and practice.

• Advance a culture of inclusion, equity, risk-taking, dialogue, reflection, and belonging with and among Mines faculty, students, and staff. 

• Manage event and program logistics, including sign up forms, room reservations, attendance, food orders, etc.

• Participate in Mines-related work based on personal interest (e.g., educational research and scholarship of teaching and learning).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related educational field (e.g., curriculum and instruction, faculty development, instructional design, etc.) or a Master’s degree with three or more years of experience in a Teaching and Learning Center or in a professional development role

• Knowledge of current research, evidence-based practices, and trends in higher education teaching and learning.

• Knowledge of course design and evaluation.

• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning opportunities.

• Experience implementing inclusive strategies in your educational development work.

• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, preferably in a closely related field such as engineering education, science education, curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, or instructional design.

• Experience working in a Center for Teaching and Learning on a college campus.

• High-quality, active, and innovative university-level teaching experience, preferably in a STEM field.

• Contribution to the scholarship of teaching and learning or other forms of educational research.

• Knowledge of current research, trends, and thinking on anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in higher-education settings.

• Knowledge of program mapping and evaluation.

• Experience with various forms of educational technology.

Salary and Benefits

$70,000 - $87,000 annual salary