Teaching and Learning Specialist

Position Summary

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT) promotes the value and practice of excellent teaching that facilitates student learning and growth. It is an integral unit within the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs portfolio, which provides holistic support for faculty development across all aspects of their professional lives. The CAT's pedagogical and educational technology programs and resources support evidence-based teaching and curricular practices and provide opportunities for faculty and TAs to learn from their colleagues' experience and expertise. The CAT supports teaching in face-to-face, online, studio, and clinical environments and collaborates with other campus units that advance academic excellence and student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the educational developers at the center to support the research and design of educational development programs for all disciplines at Temple University
• Conducts individual consultations, classroom observations, and small and large instructional diagnoses with faculty to improve teaching
• Handles workflows and tasks for the CAT's Teaching in Higher Education Certificate (THEC) and the workshop planning process
• Supports the team in the execution of signature CAT events, as needed, and in improving written communication created by CAT staff
• Supports faculty in effectively using technology for teaching

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in a college and/or university, which may include service as a teaching assistant

Preferred Education and Experience

• Terminal degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching in a college or university
• Evidence of strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Facility with the use of technology in teaching, and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on projects and/or events
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills, especially around teaching issues
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work effectively with other team members to achieve goals

Salary Range

$50,000 - $55,000

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree
• TUITION-FREE
• A generous retirement plan
• and so much more!