Job ID:
248674
Teaching Innovations Specialist, SPHHP Dean's Office
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Position Summary
Main job duties can be best separated into three primary areas:
1) course content and innovation
2) accreditation for programs and tracking accreditation standards
3) adjunct and new faculty support.
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with faculty to transform both in-class and online courses to be interactive and engaging for students, and to provide guidance in the development of new courses and programs.
- Supporting adjunct and new faculty in developing their teaching skills. Assist faculty in integration of other new instructional methods, support in-class observations and provide guidance on ways to improve course delivery and improve teaching outcomes.
- Collaborate with faculty on all aspects of course design including identification of learning goals and objectives, curricular alignment, identifying teaching strategies, creation of learning activities, and assessment of student learning.
- Collaborate with content experts, program administrators, IT support staff, subject librarians, graphics specialists, multimedia developers, and other instructional designers for the consistent delivery of exemplary courses.
- Provide ways to share with the faculty with the necessary tools and guidance in order to adopt new technology.
- Participate in the development and delivery of training and orientation programs for students and faculty when appropriate.
- Cross-training with other team members.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.
About the School:UB’s School of Public Health and Health Professions offers programs at every degree level and is the home to five departments; biostatistics, community health and health behavior, epidemiology and environmental health, exercise and nutrition sciences, and rehabilitation science. It is one of only a few schools across the country that includes health-related professions as an integral component of the public health educational and research system. Faculty and students engage in research and community activities designed to improve the health of populations, communities, and individuals. The SPHHP is located on the South Campus of University at Buffalo. For more information about the school, visit the school website here.
About The University at Buffalo:The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
About the Buffalo/Niagara region:
Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is undergoing a renaissance with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, and affordable cost of living. The Western New York educational system is excellent. Buffalo-Niagara is a region of 1.2 million people, world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s with 2 years of experience in a related field OR a Masters degree in a relevant disciple.
- Experience in instructional design and working closely with faculty to transform courses, develop new online and distance courses, promote accessibility, and assist faculty to gain skills necessary to design effective courses.
- Team player, willing to work in various levels of the organization, focusing on improving outcomes for the entire School and University.
Preferred Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in related area, graduate level teaching experience; 3 years experience in developing/implementing courses in a post-secondary academic setting.
- Qualified in instructional design, assessment of student learning, curriculum development.
- Support in an online or in person learning environments.
- Expertise in areas related to public health and health professions.
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