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Job Description: Director, Pedagogy and Assessment

The Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching at Northwestern University stays at the forefront of emerging trends by combining more than 30 years of experience with the latest research to accelerate pedagogical innovation and meet unexpected challenges with agility.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our search for a Director of Pedagogy and Assessment—a catalyst for innovation and impact—who will advance the Center’s four strategic priorities in alignment with the overarching commitment of Northwestern University to enhancing the quality of teaching and deepening the learning of all students.

  • Are you ready to lead with purpose at a Center that’s shaping the future of learning and teaching? 
  • Do you bring bold ideas and a scholarly mindset to driving a dynamic portfolio of signature programs and strategic initiatives? 
  • Are you energized by the opportunity to make meaningful impact across multiple levels—fostering meaningful engagement for instructors, strengthening diverse communities, shaping university-wide initiatives and building sustainable infrastructure, and influencing the broader culture of learning and teaching? 
  • Would you find inspiration in cultivating vibrant thought partnerships, mentoring emerging educational developers, and collaborating across a relationship-rich student learning ecosystem? 
  • Do you value support for contributing to national and international dialogues, expanding professional networks, and amplifying the visibility of transformative work in teaching and learning?

If you see educational development not just as a service, but as a lever for organizational change, and you meet the qualifications, we invite you to share your vision with 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.”

Qualifications (See ad for full list) 

  • PhD (Preferred Education/Fields of study related to job responsibilities/Specializations that expand the Center’s range)
  • Commitment to undergraduate education with a minimum of 5 years of experience teaching at the college level (Preferred 7+ years)
  • Affiliation or work within a college or university teaching and/or learning center or leadership experience in a related area of higher education administration (Preferred 5+ years)
  • Represents the Center’s values of critical reflection, multi-vocal evidence, and a collaborative spirit

Explore our Careers Resources to learn more about the vibrancy of our academic community and what makes Northwestern University one of the world’s premier research institutions. If you have any remaining questions after reviewing the extended job description, please contact the Senior Director, Jennifer Keys. To apply, craft a cover letter that highlights your interest in the position and unique qualifications and submit it along with your C.V. by the October 15 deadline. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and start contacting shortlisted candidates for the first round of virtual interviews.

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