Ignatian Pedagogy Specialist

Job Summary:Reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning in the Faculty Development Center, the Program and Operations Specialist for Ignatian Pedagogical Practices ("Specialist") develops, coordinates, and delivers essential pedagogical skills training to faculty to enhance our faculty effectiveness in teaching and resultant student learning. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and delivering developmentally sequenced offerings that support faculty use of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm in various modalities. The Specialist collaborates with colleagues within the Center and partners with faculty and LUC campus partners as needed to meet current faculty needs.

General Responsibilities: Leadership: Champion the use of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm in teaching and learning at the institution. Foster a mission-centered culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Innovation: Stay current with evidence-based trends to support faculty professional development in the area of teaching and learning, evaluating their potential merit. Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with faculty and campus partners to provide services. Conduct one-on-one consultations with faculty to improve use of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm.

Position Specific Responsibilities: Provide high-quality professional development for faculty related to the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Support a "one-stop-shop" for faculty professional development related to the use of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Conducts one-on-one consultations with faculty to support the use of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Develop, coordinate, deliver a multi-modal, developmentally sequenced array of evidence-based education and training programs to enhance our faculty use of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Deliver faculty professional development opportunities as needed. Oversee daily activities, including providing programs and individualized support to faculty seeking assistance. Ensure the continuous improvement of support services to align with the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, aligning decisions with faculty needs identified in the needs assessment survey. Assess outcomes of efforts and adjust accordingly.* Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices. Perform other duties, as requested.

Master's degree required. Three to five years of related work experience required.

| A Masters degree with an emphasis in higher education, instructional design, human relations, or related field is required. At least 2 years experience with teaching at the university level. At least 3 years progressive experience with faculty professional development.
| Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals. A history of building and maintaining internal partnerships with faculty and staff. Organizational Skills Must have the ability to quickly adapt to changes and new ideas. Supports organization's mission and values the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. Develops strategies to achieve strategic goals. Adapts strategy to changing conditions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Interpersonal * Positive attitude and strong work ethic. Ability to work independently and in team settings. Focus on accountability and resolving problems and conflicts. Balance team and individual responsibilities. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Effectively influence actions and opinions of others. Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share expertise with others. Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; supports the inclusion of all faculty. Communication Excellent and persuasive communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with faculty and campus partners, at all levels of the University. Excellent faculty-facing skills, especially speaking and presenting. The ability to respond to questions appropriately and promptly from a variety of stakeholders. Ability to solicit faculty feedback on how to improve programming. Reasoning Ability Synthesize complex information. Gather and analyze information skillfully. Generate creative solutions; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Develop alternative solutions. Works well in both group and individual problem-solving situations. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
Physical Demands | None

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Office suite; course management systems;

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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