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Coordinator of Faculty & Graduate Student Development - Athens Georgia
Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens, Georgia
Posted On: 11/08/2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S12837P
Working Title
Coordinator of Faculty & Graduate Student Development
Department
VPI-Teaching & Learning Center
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
ctl.uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
In office Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week
Advertised Salary
$54,000+, commensurate with experience
Posting Date
10/25/2024
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
02/03/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, those wishing to apply for this position should submit application materials by November 18, 2024.
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .
Position Information
Classification Title
Academic Services Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience providing timely support for the work of others in a professional manner, including assessing/diagnosing the need, and identifying specific ways to meet those needs.
- 1-2 years experience working in a teaching center or similar unit at a research university.
- At least two years of experience teaching in higher education, preferably at a large, public research university - and a demonstrated commitment to improving teaching on the basis of research on teaching and learning.
- 1-2 years of experience managing multiple projects at once.
Position Summary
The University of Georgia seeks an organized and thoughtful individual to join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) as a Coordinator of Faculty and Graduate Student Development. The CTL is a unit of the Office of Instruction, whose central mission is to provide university-wide leadership, collaboration, and support on matters related to instruction. The Coordinator of Faculty and Graduate Student Development reports to the Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, and collaborates with other CTL educational developers. At the CTL, Coordinators work under the guidance of their supervisor to develop and execute plans and protocols for effective and efficient operations in their area. They manage and oversee the implementation of programs and services, coordinate and support external facing initiatives, cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals from campus partner units, provide training, consultations, and support for individuals across campus, collaborate with their CTL colleagues, and more.
The individual filling this position will join the CTL team in supporting instruction across all UGA schools and colleges. The instructional development services that may be included in this individual's portfolio could include project management and coordination, one-on-one teaching-related consultations, facilitation of mid-semester formative evaluations of teaching, execution of specific CTL programs, development of help resources for teaching and learning technology, and support for instructional use of our learning management system.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Practical knowledge of Brightspace by D2L and the use of learning technology in teaching.
- Practical knowledge of the basic (evidence-based) principles of effective teaching in higher education.
- Ability to provide timely support for the work of others in a professional manner, including assessing/diagnosing the need, and identifying specific ways to meet those needs.
- Ability to identify and apply relevant research on teaching and learning to specific teaching situations in the higher education context.
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and project management skills, including the ability to attend to detail and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Excellence in teaching, instructional design, and/or educational development in higher education - preferably at a large public research university.
Physical Demands
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