Position Summary:

The Course Designer, working within the department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations at the Peabody College of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University, is a leader responsible for Course Design of TLD-L Course 207- Proposal Writing with Lab. This position will create syllabus, facilitation guide and weekly PowerPoints for AUIB College of Education. Reporting directly to Dr. Xiu Cravens, the Course Designer will collaborate with Dr. Cravens as needed.

The Course Designer will create syllabus, facilitation guide and weekly PowerPoints for AUIB College of Education, TLD-L course.

This position is remote position

This position will require no travel.

Driving is not required.

About the Work Unit:

The Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations increases understanding and guides improvements in human learning and outcomes, in the political, economic, organizational, social, legal and regulatory contexts in which human development occurs. Trained in the fields of sociology, economics, education, history, political science, public policy, psychology, organizational behavior, and more, faculty apply multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to research, teaching and public service. We purposefully cultivate an inclusive environment for faculty, lecturers, students and staff to excel intellectually and engage socially in the department. This is reflected in our exceptionally strong portfolio of research projects, external funding and highly active research centers, as well as in our top-notch interactive teaching.

With a genealogy dating to a one‐room Nashville schoolhouse in 1785, Peabody College today is a world‐ class college of education and human development. Our mission is to enhance the human condition, with a particular focus on children’s learning and development. We do this as we always have, through the preparation of teachers and leaders; through cycles of research, implementation, and refinement; through service to families, schools, and communities; and through external engagement with professionals, leaders, and policymakers. Peabody’s focus on learning differences has helped to define the college, as has a reputation for empirical rigor in educational neuroscience; child, family, and community development; special education; the learning sciences; and educational leadership and policy. Peabody is devoted to creating opportunity in an increasingly diverse society and to solving large societal problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Course Design of TLD-L Course 207- Proposal Writing with Lab

• Create syllabus, facilitation guide and weekly PowerPoints for AUIB College of Education

  Supervisory Relationships:

  This position does not have supervisory responsibility and reports administratively and functionally to Dr. Xiu Cravens.

  Qualifications

• Expertise in designing and teaching a grant writing course

• Experience writing and managing grants

• Master’s degree required

• At least 10 years of experience in teaching about grants, writing successful grants and managing grants.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.