Job Description

Sitting at workstation for extended periods. Light lifting of objects under 25 pounds.
Shift

Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekends based on workload and departmental needs.
Job Summary

The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is seeking a highly motivated, professional Educational Development Director to contribute to the diversity and excellence of our department and to assist the faculty and staff of our fast-paced research center. The CCTS supports campus research professionals, learners at all levels and staff to ensure they are able to meet their research goals and ultimately improve the health of our communities and populations. Our vision is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment that guides and transforms our approaches to healthcare, education, research and community partnerships. We believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating health disparities and translating the best evidence to the community.

Since its inception in 2006, the CCTS has invested millions of dollars into research funding and trainee support at the University of Kentucky through its commitment to funding innovative, early stage translational research. The CCTS\'s vision is to catalyze clinical and translational discoveries through an integrated and transformative research environment targeting improved health, with emphasis on underrepresented populations in Kentucky. In support of that vision, the Educational Development Director will collaborate with CCTS personnel to create instructional materials that will support faculty, staff and career development of a range of learners that are necessary to meet workforce development needs in preparing generations of translational researchers/scientists and research professionals. The Education Development Director will develop, implement and evaluate strategies to utilize information technology to improve the education initiatives within the CCTS, including the development of compelling on-line and hybrid training modules, analyze and design improvements for existing in person and online programs.

Responsibilities for this position include working with the directors of CCTS, faculty and career development and their designates to develop education programming pertinent to a variety of audiences including faculty, professional staff, graduate trainees, student and staff. Developing and instituting the framework and polices for all educational initiatives within the Center.

Successful candidates will possess expertise in instructional design and use of learning platforms and on-line tools. Knowledge of instructional design principles as well as learning capabilities of individuals (intellectual skills, cognitive strategies, motor skills, and attitudes) is essential to promoting best practices in pedagogy and curriculum development. The CCTS is committed to diversifying our staff and faculty. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Kentucky is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), pregnancy, marital or veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political ideology, social or economic status, whether a person is a smoker or nonsmoker as long as the person complies with University policy concerning smoking or membership in any other legally protected class. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Eileen Zahn, , CCTS HR Manager.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience

EdD with emphasis in Educational Technology preferred.

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