Faculty/Instructional Consultant at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, and some standing or walking.

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

The Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at the University of Kentucky seeks to hire a Faculty/Instructional Consultant who will support the development of effective, engaging, and innovative teaching and learning environments.

The applicant should have experience teaching in higher education, as well as working with faculty and/or other instructors to integrate teaching strategies into their own programs and practices across the disciplines. The Faculty/Instructional Consultant will coach and advise faculty one-on-one, conduct workshops, and collaborate with a larger team in designing large-scale, college and university-wide initiatives that reimagine learning goals in light of the changing landscape of higher education. The successful applicant will assume an active support role in envisioning how pedagogy can be enhanced in both traditional and technology-enhanced environments at the University of Kentucky.

The ideal candidate will have deep training, preferably a PhD or another terminal degree, in an academic discipline. All specializations are invited to apply. The appointment comes with the possibility of teaching, either in an academic discipline or in the Preparing Future Faculty program. Essential qualifications include: a demonstrated commitment to active learning; excellent writing, communication and public speaking skills; the ability to work effectively on a team; as well as a broad knowledge of the range of technological platforms and tools that can aid learning.

The Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching at the University of Kentucky is a dynamic center for pedagogical innovation that serves the needs of nineteen colleges in a research university setting. The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. As Kentucky’s flagship institution, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting one community with many people, economic development, and human well-being.

Demonstrated commitment to active learning; excellent writing, communication and public speaking skills; as well as the ability to work effectively on a team.

PhD plus experience or background in educational development.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.