Senior Consultant, Teaching Excellence and Academic Innovation

Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. Senior Consultant, Teaching Excellence and Academic Innovation Be You. The Center for Teaching and Learning CTL at Duke University is seeking a Senior Consultant, Teaching Excellence and Academic Innovation to help advance teaching excellence and educational innovation across the university. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with faculty, academic leaders, and university stakeholders to design and deliver transformative faculty development programs that support effective, inclusive, and evidence-based teaching practices. As a trusted consultant and educator, you will work directly with faculty across disciplines to strengthen teaching effectiveness, support pedagogical innovation, and enhance student learning experiences. You'll help translate current research in teaching and learning into practical strategies, resources, and programs that support instructional excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Duke's culture of teaching excellence while helping faculty navigate emerging opportunities in higher education, including innovative approaches to learning, educational technology, and artificial intelligence. Minimum Requirements Completion of a master's degree is required; doctoral degree highly preferred. Minimum of five years of relevant educational development experience within a higher education setting. Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in higher education. Expert familiarity with evidence-based teaching practices across instructional modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online learning environments. Expert familiarity with pedagogically grounded and learner-centered uses of educational technology. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training for participants with varying levels of pedagogical experience. Excellent executive functioning, organizational, and project management skills. Demonstrated flexibility, agility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving needs. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and professional growth. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in education, learning sciences, instructional design, higher education, or a related discipl




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