Assistant Director of Graduate Teaching Programs

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Masters degree, preferably in a science or engineering discipline, and two years of full-time experience or a combination of education and relevant experience 

• Two+ years teaching or serving as a teaching assistant in science or engineering fields or adjacent fields in higher education

• Documented success designing, administering, implementing, and evaluating pedagogical programming in discipline-specific and cross-disciplinary contexts, such as workshops, courses, or other learning experiences related to teaching and learning

• One+ years experience mentoring and overseeing the work of student staff in educational development roles. Ability to empower and guide student staff using asset-based strategies

• Academic, professional, and/or community-based experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in learning environments and corresponding track record of actions to create inclusive environments and equitable outcomes 

• Experience building strong working relationships and creating community amongst colleagues and students, such as in a course or office setting

• Facility with database management and data tracking, for example in administering a large-scale professional development program

• Proficiency with communications strategy implementation, such as writing website copy, promotional emails, and/or social media campaigns 

• Enthusiasm for occasional domestic travel to attend in-person conferences such as national CIRTL meetings

Physical requirements: 

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, and on-campus mobility, self-propelled or assisted.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with  Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns;  uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Ability to follow data security principles and policies and maintain confidentiality of data.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University  policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel  policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative  Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ 

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Doctoral degree, preferably in a science or engineering discipline

• Experience managing a budget, including forecasting and tracking spending and making recommendations for future cost expenditures

• Experience designing and teaching science or engineering courses at the university level

• Experience designing and evaluating self-paced asynchronous curricular materials in accessible and effective ways

• Skills in program evaluation, such as analyzing student feedback and performance data to improve curricular experiences and programming

• Experience with SmartSheet and/or willingness to learn is a plus 

• Documented success in consulting with educators, including coaching instructional staff, analyzing and discussing artifacts such as student feedback data, class observations, syllabi, or assignments

• Experience with approaching teaching in a scholarly way, be it in discipline-based educational research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and/or rigorous assessment of teaching practices, or equivalent social science or education research experience

• Knowledge of inclusive, professional, and compassionate strategies to provide feedback to colleagues and students in instructional and professional contexts

• Excellent attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and track multiple projects simultaneously

The expected pay range for this position is $68,000 to $99,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

How to Apply

Please note that completed applications will be reviewed on August 25, 2023, and on a rolling basis thereafter, with an anticipated start date of January 2024. People from groups historically and/or currently underrepresented in higher education contexts are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae (C.V.) and a cover letter that addresses the following items: 

1. The field in which you hold an undergraduate degree, the number of years that you have full-time experience designing, implementing, administering, and/or evaluating pedagogical development programs, the number of years you have part-time experience doing so, and whether you are willing to occasionally travel domestically. 

2. As part of this role, you will eventually be responsible for the design, implementation, evaluation, and administration of the cross-disciplinary, campus-wide Teaching Assistant Orientation. Imagine you are beginning to learn the TAO workflow to lead the event independently. Please list the first three steps you would take when embarking upon the project and explain why you chose those steps. If possible, please reference your prior experience in your explanation.

3. Considering the required and preferred qualifications for the role and what successful candidates will bring (as described in the job description): what experiences or skills have you not yet had a chance to describe above that you believe would enrich your performance in the role? 

Please do not submit documentation not requested. It will be discarded without consideration.

Should you have any questions regarding the submission of your application, or the requested documentation, you may contact Amanda Modell, Associate Director of Graduate Teaching Programs, CTL via email at amandamodell(at)stanford(dot)edu.

More About the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) works to increase the integration of inclusive, evidence-based, and innovative teaching and learning practices in Stanford courses and curricula. CTL works with faculty, lecturers, academic teaching staff, and teaching assistants through programs and services that facilitate training, practice, feedback, reflection, and incorporation of emerging technologies in teaching. While the position posted here focused on teaching, CTL also supports students directly through academic coaching, peer tutoring, and programs that enhance students’ academic skills and support students’ academic goals. CTL has a leading voice on campus for issues related to teaching and learning and contributes to educational strategy, practice, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging through a wide variety of partnerships and initiatives. CTL staff and affiliates hold the following values central and strive to enact them throughout our work, whether administrative, programmatic, or service-oriented: drawing on evidence to inform our work, practicing equity and inclusion, centering participants and their diverse experiences, stewarding resources responsibly, and learning continuously. https://ctl.stanford.edu 

More About the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE)

As the designated gateway to undergraduate education at Stanford, VPUE strives to connect students intellectually with the full range of our educational opportunities and to promote the active engagement of all faculty, instructors, and staff with undergraduate students.  

For undergraduates, VPUE is the nexus for programs and initiatives that help students define and achieve their intellectual ambitions and develop a sense of civic purpose at Stanford. These include investigative introductory courses taught by esteemed faculty, targeted classes in writing and rhetoric, undergraduate research support, academic advising and mentoring, overseas and off-campus study programs, evidence-based and inclusive learning and teaching practices, and opportunities to pursue public service campus-wide. For faculty, VPUE serves as a principal conduit for furthering interaction with undergraduates and discovering ways in which working with students can enrich one’s research agenda. VPUE collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to provide the world-class experiences for which Stanford is known. All VPUE resources are dedicated to involving faculty with the undergraduate experience, connecting students with transformative opportunities and fully realizing a liberal education at Stanford.

VPUE advocates for and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Stanford through our teaching, policies, programming, and partnerships across the university. VPUE seeks to create a work environment motivated and shaped by the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which all staff explicitly and mindfully act to implement these principles. We seek a work environment that values input from all, transparency and openness in decision-making, and respectful and supportive engagement.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.  Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.  Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent-driven individuals to impact the future of our legacy.  Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow.  We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing opportunities. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

• A caring culture.  We provide superb retirement plans, generous time off, and family care resources.

• A healthier you.  Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.  We also provide excellent health care benefits.

• Discovery and fun.  Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

• Enviable resources.  Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more!

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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