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Job Summary - Applies knowledge of nutrition and clinical research to perform a wide range of duties. Assists in technical planning and implementation of clinical trials. May supervise one or more operations/clinical trial support specialists in the planning, generation and implementation of clinical protocols. May have non-project related organizational and/or planning responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities - Design, write, and execute clinical nutrition research studies. Include resolving technical and logistical aspects of trial. Assist in selecting clinical investigators at study sites. Coordinate data management, review and presentation at meetings. Compile data in clinical science report and write abstracts and manuscripts for publication. Prepare written documents and power point presentations as needed to support studies. Maintain financial responsibilities for assigned projects.

Represent clinical research at interdepartmental project teams (preclinical, regulatory, marketing).
Participate in nutrition research projects.
Involved in supervising staff that help with clinical research operations.
Provide input into development of clinical nutrition research plans and research strategy.

Basic Qualifications:
BS or equivalent in Life Sciences + 12 years experience;
MS or equivalent in Life Sciences + 10 years experience;
PhD or equivalent in Life Sciences + 6 years experience.
Training in nutritional research, Good Clinical Practice and clinical monitoring is helpful.
Wide knowledge of clinical trial management, and data management.
An understanding of human nutrition and principles that underlie clinical research.

DIRECTOR - UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER

Position Overview:
The University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York (SUNY), invites applications and nominations for the position of the Director for the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC). The Teaching & Learning Center was established in the fall of 2007 through a merger of two previously separate entities with related missions, the Center for Teaching & Learning Resources (CTLR) and the Educational Technology Center (ETC). The mission of UB's TLC is to promote academic excellence by providing opportunities for faculty, teaching assistants, and other members of the UB community to enhance their effectiveness as teachers. The TLC pursues this mission by disseminating knowledge through workshops, speakers, programs, discussion groups, and consultations about the teaching and learning processes, skills and methods to enhance teaching and learning, and how to effectively and innovatively utilize the latest developments in information technology and media to enrich course content and presentation and enhance students’ educational and learning experiences. The TLC will also support and disseminate scholarly research about pedagogy, learning, and effective educational practices.

The University at Buffalo is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and is one of the nation’s premier public research universities. UB is the most comprehensive, research-intensive university within the 64 campus SUNY system, and is its primary center for professional education and training. UB currently enrolls over 27,000 students and offers over 300 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, and professional levels. UB is committed to academic excellence in all its educational programs and, as such, believes it is critical to promote the integration of outstanding pedagogy with available technology to enhance student learning and promote desired curricular outcomes. For additional information about the University at Buffalo, see http://www.buffalo.edu.

The Director of the TLC is a full-time, 12-month administrative position which reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (VPFA). Depending on qualifications, the Director may be appointed to an academic position in an appropriate unit of the University. The Director will work collaboratively with the VPFA, the faculty, and the various academic and support units, including the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the University Libraries, to meet the University’s needs regarding support for teaching and learning. The Director will provide leadership and initiative for the programs, services, and activities of the TLC, including leading a strategic planning effort to most effectively align the TLC with the University’s plan for achieving enduring academic excellence, UB 2020. See http://www.buffalo.edu/ub2020. The Director will work with the VPFA to determine the budget for the TLC, and will oversee effective utilization of that budget. In addition, the Director will be responsible for leading efforts to seek extramural support for the TLC and for innovative pedagogical activities at UB. The Director will be responsible for and help to plan and implement all of the programs and activities of the TLC, and will supervise the staff providing its services. These areas of responsibility include:

* Coordinating a "one-stop" information/referral desk as a single point of initial contact for faculty and staff who have questions, needs, or ideas, or seek more information about programs for faculty development as teachers, technology and media resources for course management or presentation of course content, instructional support technology, training to enhance use of technology in teaching and research, or distance learning.

* Planning and coordinating programs, speakers, workshops, and discussion groups to disseminate expertise and research including, but not limited to, effective use of pedagogy and enhanced learning approaches, developing teaching skills, development of teaching portfolios, scholarship in pedagogy, dealing with classroom issues and problems, and the effective use of technology to enhance pedagogy and learning.

* Planning and coordinating the endowed “Genteels’ Annual Lecture on Excellence in Teaching,” which brings in a prominent speaker with research expertise on learning and pedagogy.

* Planning and coordinating seminars for new faculty, teaching assistants, and other members of the UB community on pedagogy and instructional technologies.

* Planning and coordinating workshops and training on the UBlearns (see http://ublearns.buffalo.edu/) <http://ublearns.buffalo.edu/%29> course management system (Blackboard) including course management techniques and best practices, multimedia development, digital imaging, web technologies, productivity tools, and other instructional technologies to support faculty in their teaching and research.

* Providing individual teaching consultation and mentoring for faculty, teaching assistants, and other individuals involved with teaching and learning at UB.

* Facilitating consultations between librarians and faculty to integrate authoritative library research resources into courses and curricula.

* Providing individual consultations and training to assist faculty with using technology and media tools to design and present course content to enhance student learning.
* Serving as the contact person for the University for teaching and learning issues during accreditation visits as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree and teaching experience at the college or university level.
Successful supervisory or administrative experience.
Knowledge of 1) assessment of teaching and course design; 2) outcomes-based curricular design and program development; 3) student-centered learning and learning theories; 4) technology-enhanced teaching and learning, including course management systems, webinars, video conferencing, etc.; 4) teaching portfolios; 5) peer review of teaching; and 6) technology used in instructional efforts and learning spaces.
Demonstrated commitment to the core values of a public research university of academic excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service to the university and community.
Demonstrated ability to provide collaborative leadership and management skills among the TLC team, and to work collaboratively with other administrative and academic units.
Experience in working with diverse and multicultural populations of students, faculty, and staff.
Excellent communication and motivational skills.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

* Ph.D. or equivalent.
* Proven record of successfully obtaining external funding from public or private sources.
* Research design and publications relating to pedagogy and learning.
* Experience with accrediting agency review processes and compliance standards.

Salary:A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an administrative position with an attractive benefits package.

About the Buffalo/Niagara Region:The University at Buffalo is an engaged citizen in and leading economic development engine for its surrounding community and region. Buffalo, called “The City of Good Neighbors,” is the second largest city in New York State. Fortune magazine ranked the Western New York region in the top 20% of 60 areas in the nation for the quality of its public education, and one of the city of Buffalo’s public high schools has recently been ranked in the top 10 of all high schools in the nation. In addition to its outstanding schools, the Buffalo area is endowed with world-class architectural and cultural treasures, including internationally-renowned Frank Lloyd Wright buildings and major cultural institutions such as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and with a vibrant array of arts, theater, music, and outstanding restaurants. For more than a decade, the Town of Amherst, in which the University’s North Campus is located, has consistently been ranked among the top three “safest cities in America,” inclusive of all population-size categories. A 2006 analysis from the National Association of Realtors found that Buffalo-area housing costs are considerably lower than the U.S. average and suggested a good possibility of better-than-average appreciation in the coming years, making Buffalo living as affordable as it is appealing. The National Association of Home Builders’ 2006 Housing Opportunity Index ranks the Buffalo area as the most affordable housing market in the Northeast. Commute times in Buffalo consistently rank among the nation’s shortest, with an abundance of cultural and recreational activities nearby, contributing to another of Buffalo’s nicknames, the “twenty-minute city.” Situated on the banks of Lake Erie and within a half-hour’s drive of Lake Ontario, Buffalo is a true “waterfront city.” Lake Erie is responsible for far more than producing lake-effect snow; it is also a major site of water recreation in the spring and summer and one of the area’s chief natural beauties year-round. With a pleasant, temperate climate and the “highest percentage of summer sunshine of any region in New York State,” Buffalo’s spring and summer months richly deserve the widespread notoriety its winters have attracted. In addition, it is only a short drive to enjoy outdoor beauty including Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, and Allegany State Park and to visit the world-class city of Toronto. For additional information about the community, see http://www.buffaloniagara.org http://www.buffaloniagara.org/ or http://www.buffalorising.com http://www.buffalorising.com .

Application Procedures:All prospective applicants must apply online at:http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu and apply for posting #0800000

A completed online application, including a letter of interest explaining interest in and qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contacts for three professional references must be received by <Date>. Screening of candidates will begin in late January and continue until a qualified pool is identified. If you have questions or would like additional information, you may contact the Co-Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Gayle A. Brazeau, Ph.D., 716-645-2848 or gbrazeau@buffalo.edu.

UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Recruiter.
The material presented in this position profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from University at Buffalo documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. Naturally, while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern.

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Roberta (Robin) Sullivan
Instructional Designer
Teaching & Learning Center
Office of the Provost, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
208 Capen Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260-1680
http://ubtlc.buffalo.edu
Online Instructional Design Portfolio http://buffalo.edu/~rrs <http://buffalo.edu/%7Errs>
Email: rrs@buffalo.edu
Phone: (716) 645-7700 Ext. 3