Assistant Director - Center Inclusive Teaching & Learning

Assistant Director - Center for Inclusive Teaching & Learning

Job no: 493131
Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Academic Programs and Departments

The Assistant Director will lead efforts to coordinate and develop advising curricula, training, and assessment for faculty and staff educators. The Assistant Director will act as a core member of the CITL team designing, facilitating, and evaluating a wide range of professional development programming that supports inclusive pedagogy and student success across the institution.

• Contribute to the design, facilitation, and evaluation of a comprehensive suite of professional development programming, including workshops, faculty learning communities, book clubs, panel discussions, and invited speaker events.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of core CITL events such as the Course Design Institute and New Faculty Orientation.
• Provide confidential consultations with individual educators and groups regarding teaching, advising, and learning practices. Offer evidence‑based guidance on course materials, design, and learning outcomes.
• Develop, evaluate, and update web‑based resources supporting inclusive excellence in teaching, advising, and learning.

• Coordinate advising training and assessment for faculty and staff, supporting the development of pre‑major advising curricula.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to advance a shared vision for a four‑year integrated advising approach that connects academic planning with co‑curricular experiences.
• Stay current with national trends in both pedagogy and academic advising, including holistic and equity‑minded approaches, synthesizing these insights into actionable institutional strategy.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of approaches to assess the effectiveness of both advising practices and general CITL programming.
• Use data and feedback to inform improvements in educator support and contribute to institutional efforts related to student success, retention, and engagement in collaboration with Institutional Research.

• Serve as a bridge between CITL and key partners, particularly Student Affairs, to integrate academic advising with career development, well‑being, and student support services.
• Contribute to CITL’s internal and external communications to promote resources and visibility.
• Support the overall success of the unit by performing other essential duties as identified by the Director of CITL.

• Education: Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or any related field.
• Experience:
  • Experience designing and facilitating workshops or professional development for adult learners.
  • Demonstrated experience in an instructional role for adult learners.
  • 3–5 years experience working with faculty or within a teaching and learning center preferred.
  • Experience in a liberal arts or faculty‑advising model institution preferred.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in academic advising (holistic and integrative models) and evidence‑based pedagogy.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and consulting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across roles and divisions.
  • High self‑motivation, action‑oriented initiative, and a strategic mindset.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity to build and implement new programs.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
  • Team mentality and a willingness to share responsibilities and pitch in wherever needed.
  • Ability to translate educational theory and national research into practice.
  • A reflective mindset that welcomes feedback, values professional development, and interest in contributing to the broader national conversation on teaching and learning through professional organizations.
  • Familiarity with assessment of advising or student success initiatives preferred.

Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24…