Assistant Director of STEM Education, Northwestern University Northwestern University - Searle
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Dear Colleagues,
We’reexcited to launch our search for
Assistant Director of STEM Education
.At an institution committed to enhancing the quality of teaching and deepening the learning of all students, this role advances four strategic priorities:
In this role,you’llenrich high-quality signature programs and elevate high-profile strategic initiatives, whilebenefitingfrom mentorship that expands your skillset as an educational developer.
What You’llGet toLead and Learn- Catalyze STEM Teaching Excellence through initiatives that infuse learner-centered teaching practices fostering resilience and sense of belonging, including leadership of the CIRTL Certificate Program.
- Increase instructors’ self-efficacy to enrich first-year STEM courses with evidence- and strengths-based practices that bolster academic integration, learning, and success for all students.
- Partner with the STEM Education Advisory Board on assessment and curricular development projects targeting gateway, large-enrollment, lab, and high-attrition courses, and integrating high-impact practices like e-Portfolios.
- Design and deliver transformative programs, including the Course Delivery Lab, Course Design Institute, and the University Practicum, shaping teaching at scale while deepening your expertise in active learning and innovative pedagogy.
- Champion pedagogical approaches that are agile and responsive to the changing higher education landscape, including generative AI,ensuring continuity of learning while safeguarding instructor vitality.
- Convene communities of practice to scaffold Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projects, and develop open educational resources to elevate both Searle’s reach and your own scholarly profile.
If you feel inspired by these possibilities, we invite you to review the qualifications and to check out the website to learn more about the Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching at Northwestern University—where “creating the conditions in which students and educators can thrive is a collective endeavor.”
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