Description

Position Overview

The University of Kansas Center for Teaching Excellence seeks a Program Manager to develop and implement programs that foster teaching excellence and innovation in faculty and other instructors (e.g., graduate teaching assistants; GTAs). The Program Manager will plan and implement programs that support improved teaching and community-building opportunities for KU instructors. The Program Manager reports to the Director of CTE and is a key member of the CTE leadership team.

Job Description

30% - Plans, coordinates, and evaluates major CTE programs and events that engage faculty in effective and innovative teaching practices including CTE's signature events (Teaching Summit, Student Learning Symposium, and Celebration of Teaching). Responsibilities include organizing conference logistics (e.g., reviewing submissions, scheduling sessions, managing event details), tracking and organizing program deliverables across all initiatives into a conference-style poster session, and conducting event assessment by soliciting feedback from attendees and facilitators, then using that feedback to improve future programming. Coordinates hiring and training of graduate students who support faculty in creating program deliverables.

30% - Plans, coordinates, and evaluates other programming in collaboration with faculty and graduate student instructors to build community around teaching and promote effective and innovative practices. This includes coordinating workshops, orientations, and other programs, as well as developing new offerings to meet emerging needs.

20% - Plans, coordinates, and evaluates programs that guide the Center's strategic development and strengthen its connection to the teaching community. This includes coordinating initiatives such as the CTE Advisory Board and Faculty Ambassadors program, staying informed about higher education and pedagogical trends, planning agendas, taking detailed notes, and monitoring how recommendations are implemented over time.

10% - Writes or contributes to reports, scholarly presentations, and publications on CTE projects (both grant-funded and internally-supported).

5% - Serves as a consultant for individual GTAs, instructors, or departmental groups who contact CTE.

5% - Participates in professional development opportunities and connects with a network of educational development professionals across and outside the university.

Required Qualifications

1. An earned master's degree by date of appointment.
2. Two (2) years experience teaching courses in higher education.
3. Demonstrated project management, data management, and evaluation experience as evidenced by application materials.
4. Strong communication and collaborative skills with a wide variety of individuals, departments, and schools including administrators, faculty members, staff, and students as evidenced by application materials.
5. Strong written communication skills, as demonstrated by examples of prior work and application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins on Monday, February 23rd and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.