Director of Instructor Engagement and Educational Development

The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) was established in August 2023 to support UCLA's educational mission to engage a university-wide community of scholars composed of educators and the diverse learners they serve in a collaborative process to discover and advance knowledge and practice across the disciplines both in and beyond the classroom. The TLC is a key driver of innovation and excellence in teaching across UCLA's broad academic landscape, a campus resource for programming in support of inclusive and evidence-based teaching practices, and a champion of pedagogical research and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The TLC is recruiting a Director of Instructor Engagement and Educational Development (IEED), who reports to the Executive Director of the Teaching and Learning Center and serves as a key leader in supporting instructors of record, including Senate faculty, Lecturers, Academic Administrators, and Graduate Student Instructors. The Director leads the design, implementation, and assessment of professional learning opportunities that promote student-centered, inclusive, and effective instructional practices. This role oversees educational development programs, consultation services, and digital resources that equip instructors to engage diverse learners, foster equitable student outcomes, and adapt to evolving modes of teaching and learning.

The Director manages a portfolio of campus-wide teaching events, professional learning programs, and educational and faculty development initiatives, including the TLC's teaching symposia, academies, and communities of practice. In addition, the Director collaborates with campus partners to launch and sustain new initiatives that encourage reflective practice, purposeful instructional innovation, and the use of enabling technologies to support effective pedagogy. As a core member of the TLC leadership team, the Director supervises professional and student staff, oversees unit operations and assessment, contributes to strategic planning, and represents the TLC at UCLA, UC systemwide, and national levels.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to leading the design and facilitation of educational development programs and workshops; managing teaching consultation services to support adoption of evidence-based practices; overseeing strategic assessment and continuous improvement of programs; building and sustaining instructor communities of practice; and advancing scholarly teaching and pedagogical research.

* As a normal requirement, the appointee should have the terminal or top degree in the appointee's field or the highest degree that is commonly expected for appointment in the activity.

* Demonstrated experience (5 years) in academic administration in college or university setting.

* Experience in teaching (in person and online) and curriculum development at the university level; ability to teach courses as needed and/or assigned by VPTL.

* This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California with a minimum of three (3) days working on campus; the incumbent must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

* Experience in a teaching and learning center within a college or university setting, including budgetary oversight, personnel supervision, and project administration.

* Knowledge of and ability to train others in student-centered and inclusive teaching practices.

* Knowledge of adult learning theories and research-based educational practices used in teaching and curriculum development.

* Skill in interacting effectively with and managing large groups of faculty, staff, and students of differing social, educational, economic backgrounds.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be contacted when letter of recommendation is needed.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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