Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement, Institute Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement

BOSTON, MA – Full‑time/Regular. Salary Range: $95,000 – $125,000.

Boston University’s Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning seeks an Assistant Director, Faculty Engagement to partner with faculty, academic leaders, and campus stakeholders. The role is pivotal in advancing the university’s strategic commitment to instructional excellence and the continuous enhancement of the student experience by designing and implementing high‑impact faculty programming initiatives.

• Faculty Support & Engagement
  • Collaborate with faculty to assess instructional needs and develop responsive programs that support teaching and learning effectiveness.
  • Lead programming in teaching and learning tailored to different faculty cohorts (new faculty, mid‑career, teaching track, etc.).
  • Facilitate dialogue and promote collaboration around pedagogical concepts such as active learning, course and program redesign, experiential learning, workforce impact, and student engagement.
  • Design and deliver professional development resources, earning communities, convenings, and other programming focused on evidence‑based teaching practices.
  • Support faculty on course design, instructional strategies, assessment, and the integration of educational technologies to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
  • Contribute to university‑wide teaching enhancement initiatives, including curriculum transformation efforts and high‑impact practices.
  • Assist in the design, development, and assessment of teaching and learning resources, toolkits, and digital content to elevate faculty experiences and scale initiatives across the BU community.
• Faculty Engagement & Community Building
  • Lead initiatives that build faculty community, such as peer mentoring programs, faculty learning circles, and interdisciplinary teaching collaborations across schools and colleges.
  • Foster inclusive and supportive environments for faculty dialogue around teaching and student success.
  • Collaborate with academic departments and centers across BU’s schools and colleges to co‑sponsor events and support disciplinary teaching initiatives.
  • Coordinate programs that recognize and elevate excellent teaching, such as teaching awards, showcases, and symposiums.
  • Develop strategies to engage early‑career faculty and support faculty throughout their teaching careers.
• Strategic Leadership & Administration
  • Lead and facilitate interdisciplinary faculty learning communities, workshops, and retreats focused on pedagogical scholarship and innovation.
  • Foster strong relationships with faculty to understand disciplinary teaching cultures and promote cross‑campus collaboration.

• 7–10 years of experience in leading academic and curricular innovation initiatives in higher education.
• Proven experience working with faculty, students, and administrators to influence, lead, and drive initiatives across a matrix of schools and departments.
• Background in steering pedagogical innovation by leveraging educational tools, learning management systems, and related technology.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Master’s degree in Curriculum Design, Professional Development, Education, or a related field;
  PhD desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with professionals and faculty to build communities and cross‑disciplinary initiatives in a large matrixed academic setting.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.