Associate Director of Teaching & Learning, Office of School and Community Engagement, Penn GSE

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Associate Director of Teaching & Learning, Office of School and Community Engagement, Penn GSE

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Associate Director C, Student Services

Job Description Summary

At the Penn Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE), we believe in the power of education. We believe there is no greater force for building communities, bridging barriers, improving lives, and healing society. We bring our ideas, our identities, our ambition, and our commitment to a place where a diverse network of researchers, educators, counselors, leaders, and changemakers is unafraid to question what it means to educate.

The Office of School and Community Engagement (OSCE) at Penn GSE connects Philadelphia students and families, educators, school leaders, and community organizations with the expertise and resources of the Penn Graduate School of Education. Through a responsive partnership model, the OSCE works to promote equitable access to high-quality teaching, learning, and leadership while prioritizing social justice and the needs of traditionally underserved groups. Models and resources developed via these partnerships support the improved educational, professional, and social-emotional outcomes of all members of Philadelphia school communities

The Associate Director, Teaching and Learning oversees the creation, implementation, and assessment of the Office’s interdisciplinary pre- and in-service practitioner development programs and services. These in-person and virtual resources include individual or limited-run workshop series as well as long-term K-16+ partnerships, curricular and professional development materials, and individual and group coaching and community-building. Working in direct support of the Office’s mission and vision, the Associate Director, Teaching and Learning will ensure that these resources are accessible, evidence-based, and iterated in response to the needs of the wide range of audiences the Office serves --including, but not limited to, pre- and in-service K-12 educators, school counselors, climate and culture staff, and school volunteers.

This position is contingent upon grant funding until June 30, 2029.

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