Job Description:

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of Online Education welcomes applications for the Assistant Director of the Teaching and Learning Commons (Assistant Director). This position serves as second in charge under the Faculty Director position in the newly formed Teaching and Learning Commons. The Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) was created to elevate the importance of relationship-rich, equitable education that promotes student success. The Assistant Director is responsible for coordination and management of the TLC as a campus resource hub in collaboration with the Director of the TLC and other campus partners. The Assistant Director develops and offers flexible and responsive programming to UNLV instructors and students, including workshops, communities of practice and asynchronous resources. The Assistant Director remains up-to-date on research into current and emerging best practices in teaching, learning, and professional development. The Assistant Director plays a key role in the development of a university campus culture that embraces relationship rich education and strives to eliminate achievement gaps among UNLV constituent populations involved in teaching and learning practices.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years professional work experience related to teaching and/or professional development for teaching. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5-7 years experience with Instructional Technology tools and their use in teaching and learning, co-curricular and professional development microcredentials, and teaching theory and practice. 1-3 years supervisory experience and 1-3 years management experience.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs No state income tax Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs Connect with colleagues with shared interests Personal and professional development opportunities UNLV athletics ticket discounts Statewide employee purchase program discounts RebelCard discounts on and off campus Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

View the full job posting and apply on line at: http://www.unlv.edu. Locate this specific job posting by navigating to "External Applicants" and then typing the job requisition number, "R0141469" in the search box.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.ed

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