Job Description

The Center for Inclusive Excellence in Teaching (CIET) at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a Postdoctoral Center Fellow to contribute toward evidence-based pedagogical and curricular projects that support faculty engagement in professional development in teaching, to begin as soon as possible. The Fellowship provides an opportunity to work with faculty across the disciplines in a small liberal arts college committed to inclusive excellence in teaching. The CIET Fellow will be expected to contribute to the Center’s core programming and will be mentored and supported in publishing scholarly work based on their contributions to the Center’s programs. They will have the opportunity to learn about program development, qualitative assessment, the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), and other areas that can be carried forward into a range of academic and non-academic careers. The CIET Fellow will teach one course per year and be provided with a professional development stipend.

This position offers full benefits and a starting salary of $70,000. The appointment will be for an initial period of two years and may be eligible for renewal for one additional year, subject to review based on the Center's ongoing priorities and needs. To learn more about faculty life at the College and in the Worcester area, candidates are encouraged to see the Resources for Prospective Faculty on our Faculty Openings page.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Developing and/or leading workshops and Center resources on a range of topics such as course and syllabus design, learning-centered assignments, and critical pedagogy.
• Contributing to the development of the Center’s Inclusive excellence in teaching and learning “curriculum.”
• Developing a SoTL project aligned with the Center’s mission

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (not ABD) required by the start of the appointment
• 1 or more years of experience as a graduate teaching fellow at a Center for teaching and learning or equivalent experience.
• One to two years of teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrable professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, and a passion for cultivating a vibrant, inclusive teaching and learning community.
• Demonstrable understanding of inclusive pedagogy, assessment design, and course development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to engage various audiences.
• Empathetic, active listening skills and open-minded engagement.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience developing and/or facilitating pedagogical workshops.
• Implementation of inclusive pedagogy, course design, and development into program development (such as faculty workshops, teaching consultations, conference workshops, invited presentations).
• Knowledge of models of faculty development.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following:

• A current curriculum vitae
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position and why this position is ideal for this stage of your career
• unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• The names and contact details of three referees (referees will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates)
• A statement of your teaching philosophy

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/193892.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews of selected candidates will take place on Zoom, followed by campus visits for finalists. For further information, please contact Kathy Takayama (ktakayama@holycross.edu).

The Provost’s Office supports the Association of American Universities’ principles on preventing sexual harassment in academia. Accordingly, all finalists will be asked to attest that they are not currently under investigation for sexual misconduct and that there are no substantiated findings of sexual misconduct against them in any previous position—or, if such findings exist, to provide a full explanation. The candidate selected for an offer will also be asked to provide written consent for the release of personnel information from their prior employer.

For applicants who may require visa sponsorship: The College supports new faculty in pursuing an appropriate visa or other immigration status consistent with their qualifications and the responsibilities of the position. Because several pathways may be available, the College works with candidates who are offered positions to determine the most appropriate option. Please note, however, the College does not support H1-B visa petitions that are subject to the payment of an additional $100,000 fee. The College, where appropriate, will support H-1B petitions that are not subject to the $100,000 fee.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts—New England’s second-largest city.

The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity in the workplace.