Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced, interdisciplinary-minded, and collaborative colleague to serve in the role of Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation. As a member of the Curricular Innovation team, the Assistant Director reports to the Director of Curricular Innovation. The Assistant Director engages in curricular development and oversight of A&S First-Year and Ampersand Programs and supports the implementation of the Literacies for Life and Career (LLC) initiative. The position of Assistant Director supports excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning in Arts & Sciences by facilitating and helping to manage initiatives pertaining to curricular innovation and signature elements of the undergraduate academic experience.

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

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide curricular development and oversight of First-Year (FYP) and Ampersand Programs (AP).

• Facilitate strategic direction for FYPs and APs as part of the larger academic experience of first year undergraduate students.
• In partnership with College leadership and staff and A&S departments, manage the pedagogical, curricular, and administrative aspects of all FYPs and APs, including Ampersand Programs, First-Year Seminars, and related programs.
• Oversee focused development of new FYPs and APs with A&S faculty in alignment with objectives identified by the College leadership.
• Provide support to faculty teaching FYPs and APs.
• Provide, in conjunction with Overseas Programs, coordinated administrative support of all APs that include study travel and contribute to the effort of the Ampersand Travel Committee.
• Conduct robust benchmarking and assessment of FYPs as well as research and recommend strategies to leverage the strengths of A&S in the design of FYPs.
• Contribute to outreach to faculty about creating potential FYPs through presentations, dedicated meetings and events, and one-on-one consultation.
• Align FYPs and APs with the objectives of Literacies for Life and Career.

Facilitate implementation of Literacies for Life and Career initiative and provide ongoing pedagogical support to faculty in Arts & Sciences.

• Work closely with the Director of Curricular Innovation, initiative co-leads, and Literacies team to successfully implement Literacies for Life and Career strategic initiative.
• Provide guidance to faculty on integrating literacies into their courses, including specific pedagogical and course content integration through orientations, workshops, and individual consultations.
• Develop learning modules and resources for faculty to assist them with the process of integrating Literacies into their courses, including Canvas guides, templates and samples of integration methods and activities.
• Socialize the literacies and work of the early course adopters and other faculty through faculty learning communities, workshops, events, and retreats.
• Develop and coordinate inclusive teaching practices, integrative modes of learning, and other strategic priorities in the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Collaborate with Literacies leadership, A&S faculty, and campus partners and contribute to ongoing communication efforts about Literacies.

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

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

Certifications:

No specific certification 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

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding pr