Assistant Director for Educational Innovation

Cornell University
Town of Ithaca, NY
Category Education
Remote
Job Description
The Assistant Director for Educational Innovation will lead and support the development and implementation of pedagogical and curricular initiatives aligned with the mission and vision of the Center for Dialogue and Pluralism (CDP) and the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE). The role involves researching and evaluating scholarly advancements in education, advising OVPUE leadership on pedagogical developments, and partnering with the CDP director to advocate for CDP's programs and mission beyond Cornell.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree and at least five years of experience teaching at the college level across disciplines and fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Familiarity with and experience facilitating the CDP’s educational model
  • Demonstrated success facilitating dialogic educational processes
  • Demonstrated knowledge of existing research and literature in the areas of dialogue education, pluralism, and pedagogical innovation
  • Proven experience supporting instructors and student-facing staff in integrating experiential teaching/learning, dialogue education, and student development principles into curricula, pedagogy, and academic support processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care options
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
  • Health and personal leave
  • Three weeks of vacation
  • 13 holidays
  • Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
  • Tuition aid for external education
  • Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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