Professional Learning Director

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

• Master's Degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education or related field

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Experience working in a higher education or secondary school environment with adult learners
• Experience with a variety of educational technology tools
• Experience in leading teacher teams
• Experience with Advanced Placement and the College Board

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Professional Learning for Teachers:
• Plan, design, develop, implement, coordinate and conduct training and professional learning activities for teachers including virtual and face-to-face Professional Learning Institutes for teachers
• Develop strategies to increase teacher content knowledge, skills, and efficacy in teaching advanced curriculum
• Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Collaborate with teachers in integrating technology to enhance instructional and curriculum materials
• Provide technical assistance for teachers through credit-bearing courses and online undergraduate and graduate courses
• Develop additional curricular components for Center projects
• Communicate with School Administrators

Grant Writing and Reporting:

• Participate in budget-related discussions related to resources for implementing project activities
• Collaborate with Project PI to align and monitor budgets and budget revisions with project goals and activities
• Contribute to the writing of interim and annual project reports for national, state, and foundation funding agencies
• Interact with school and agency personnel

Short and Long-range Center Team Planning:

• Collaborate with the Center Director to establish an annual calendar for professional learning events
• Articulate professional learning calendar with a comprehensive Center annual timeline

Project Dissemination:

• Disseminate project websites sharing lessons learned, project outcomes, and research results
• Create multimedia and digital video presentations and promotions
• Develop and submit proposals for conference presentations as appropriate
• Contribute to manuscript development on Center projects and activities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• The ability to travel in-state and out-of-state
• The ability to work outside of normal office hours
• The ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with teachers and students
• Possession of excellent written and oral communication and leadership skills
• Possession of exceptional organization and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience in computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet
• Experience with Advanced Placement programs, AP Summer Institutes, and other activities of the College Board
• Experience with campus-based enrichment and accelerative programs for children and youth
• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a vehicle

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.