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Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan
As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.
Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Apply now Job no: 504801
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Office of the Provost
Job Summary
The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), a campus-wide provider of professional development programs and services for Drexel University instructors, is seeking to fill a full-time, Assistant Director position. The Assistant Director will lead and co-lead efforts to support faculty in implementing high-quality, evidence-based teaching practices to promote student learning and success. The Assistant Director will manage essential existing programs and develop new resources that specifically support new and adjunct faculty and teaching assistants.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, the ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a supportive environment for faculty and teaching assistants, guiding them through professional development opportunities, and helping them refine their teaching strategies. The Assistant Director will also contribute to teaching and learning excellence through one-on-one consultations, facilitation of workshops and institutes, and project and program development. In addition to collaborating with the TLC team, this role also will entail developing and maintaining strong relationships with other campus partners to advance teaching and learning at Drexel University. A background in faculty development, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for success in this position.
Essential Functions
This position is classified as Exempt, grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from $62,630.00 - $ 93,950.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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Position Title Position Type Location Closes Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 13 2025 The Office of Faculty Advancement is seeking an Assistant Director for the Teaching and Learning Center.
Current Opportunities
Position Title Position Type Location Closes Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 13 2025 The Office of Faculty Advancement is seeking an Assistant Director for the Teaching and Learning Center.
Expression of interest
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Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our Policies page to view all University policies related to Human Resources and News and Announcements for workplace postings.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.
Drexel University, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) publishes the Drexel University Security & Fire Safety Annual Report for current and prospective students and employees. This report contains important safety information and crime statistics for the previous three years. These statistics pertain to reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in certain non-campus buildings or properties that are owned or controlled by Drexel University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
Printed copies of this report are also available by calling the Public Safety Administrative Office, 215.895.1550.
Additional information about the services provided by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety can be obtained by visiting their website.
Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Apply now Job no: 504801
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Office of the Provost
Essential Functions
This position is classified as Exempt, grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from $62,630.00 - $ 93,950.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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About Drexel University
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan
As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.
Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Apply now Job no: 504801
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Office of the Provost
Job Summary
The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), a campus-wide provider of professional development programs and services for Drexel University instructors, is seeking to fill a full-time, Assistant Director position. The Assistant Director will lead and co-lead efforts to support faculty in implementing high-quality, evidence-based teaching practices to promote student learning and success. The Assistant Director will manage essential existing programs and develop new resources that specifically support new and adjunct faculty and teaching assistants.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, the ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a supportive environment for faculty and teaching assistants, guiding them through professional development opportunities, and helping them refine their teaching strategies. The Assistant Director will also contribute to teaching and learning excellence through one-on-one consultations, facilitation of workshops and institutes, and project and program development. In addition to collaborating with the TLC team, this role also will entail developing and maintaining strong relationships with other campus partners to advance teaching and learning at Drexel University. A background in faculty development, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for success in this position.
Essential Functions
- Supporting New and Adjunct Faculty and Teaching Assistants: Manage and facilitate existing faculty development programs aimed at supporting new and adjunct faculty and TAs including the non-credit Certificate in College Teaching, TA Orientation, TA mentorship circle, and the New Dragons FLC (Faculty Learning Community). Develop new resources and programs for faculty and TAs.
- Faculty Support and Development: Organize and facilitate workshops, faculty learning communities, and discussion-based sessions focused on evidence-based practices for improving teaching and learning.
- Consultations: Provide individual and group consultations to instructors (in-person and online) on evidence-based teaching practices.
- Research and Scholarship: Stay informed on emerging research and best practices in university teaching and learning and contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Share findings and resources with faculty and colleagues through presentations, publications, and other professional channels.
- Collaboration with University Partners: Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, and academic leaders across the university. Collaborate on university-wide initiatives that promote effective teaching, student success, and inclusive practices.
- Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate
- Minimum of 3-5 years of college/university teaching experience
- Proven experience in supporting college instructors, either formally or informally, with teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices, including strategies for course redesign, active learning, and addressing the needs of diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively on diverse teams.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience leading interactive, discussion-based workshops and facilitating faculty learning communities or similar groups.
- Experience teaching in online and hybrid modalities.
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
This position is classified as Exempt, grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from $62,630.00 - $ 93,950.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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Position Title Position Type Location Closes Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 13 2025 The Office of Faculty Advancement is seeking an Assistant Director for the Teaching and Learning Center.
Current Opportunities
Position Title Position Type Location Closes Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center Professional Staff University City - Philadelphia, PA Apr 13 2025 The Office of Faculty Advancement is seeking an Assistant Director for the Teaching and Learning Center.
Expression of interest
No expression of interest currently available
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Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic. Please visit our Policies page to view all University policies related to Human Resources and News and Announcements for workplace postings.
Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.
Drexel University, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) publishes the Drexel University Security & Fire Safety Annual Report for current and prospective students and employees. This report contains important safety information and crime statistics for the previous three years. These statistics pertain to reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in certain non-campus buildings or properties that are owned or controlled by Drexel University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
Printed copies of this report are also available by calling the Public Safety Administrative Office, 215.895.1550.
Additional information about the services provided by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety can be obtained by visiting their website.
Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Apply now Job no: 504801
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Office of the Provost
Essential Functions
- Supporting New and Adjunct Faculty and Teaching Assistants: Manage and facilitate existing faculty development programs aimed at supporting new and adjunct faculty and TAs including the non-credit Certificate in College Teaching, TA Orientation, TA mentorship circle, and the New Dragons FLC (Faculty Learning Community). Develop new resources and programs for faculty and TAs.
- Faculty Support and Development: Organize and facilitate workshops, faculty learning communities, and discussion-based sessions focused on evidence-based practices for improving teaching and learning.
- Consultations: Provide individual and group consultations to instructors (in-person and online) on evidence-based teaching practices.
- Research and Scholarship: Stay informed on emerging research and best practices in university teaching and learning and contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Share findings and resources with faculty and colleagues through presentations, publications, and other professional channels.
- Collaboration with University Partners: Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, and academic leaders across the university. Collaborate on university-wide initiatives that promote effective teaching, student success, and inclusive practices.
- Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate
- Minimum of 3-5 years of college/university teaching experience
- Proven experience in supporting college instructors, either formally or informally, with teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices, including strategies for course redesign, active learning, and addressing the needs of diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively on diverse teams.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience leading interactive, discussion-based workshops and facilitating faculty learning communities or similar groups.
- Experience teaching in online and hybrid modalities.
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- University City - Philadelphia, PA
This position is classified as Exempt, grade L. Compensation for this grade ranges from $62,630.00 - $ 93,950.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 13 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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Salary : $62,630 - $93,950
