Specialist I, Faculty Development (2 Positions)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Support instructors as they grow as teachers and endeavor to connect their work to institutional initiatives around student success, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Develop, deliver, and assess faculty development programs that enable instructors to craft a growth-oriented teaching career. Enact strategies to increase equity, inclusion, and student success. Work towards a campus culture which recognizes and appreciates effectiveness and excellence in teaching.

Visit the URI jobs website at: https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view more complete details for job posting (SF01374).

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document – References” – the names and contact information of three professional references (pdf doc)
(#4) “Other Document” – One-page statement addressing Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This is an open until filled search. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 6, 2022. Second consideration may be given to applications received by September 26, 2022. Applications received subsequent to the second consideration date (September 26, 2022) may not receive full consideration.

Applications must be submitted online only.

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

The University of Rhode Island is the State’s public learner-centered research university. We are a community joined in a common quest for knowledge. The University is committed to enriching the lives of its students through its land, sea, and urban grant traditions. URI is the only public institution in Rhode Island offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students the distinctive educational opportunities of a major research university.

Our undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, research, and outreach serve Rhode Island and beyond.  Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are united in one common purpose: to learn and lead together.  Embracing Rhode Island’s heritage of independent thought, we value:

·        Creativity and Scholarship

·        Diversity, Fairness, and Respect

·        Engaged Learning and Civic Involvement

·        Intellectual and Ethical Leadership

We celebrate and amplify the significant and unique contributions of each and every member of the URI community.

URI is deeply committed to cultivating an academic, working, and living environment that promotes inclusive excellence. We believe that we have much to learn from one another and we are dedicated to providing the means to making that happen through policy-making, programming, critical conversations, thoughtful action, and collaboration between administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Community, Equity and Diversity (CED) is here to support you and to connect you with the people and resources to be successful at URI.