Officer, Educational Development and Assessment – Center for Learning and Teaching

Reports to: Senior Manager, Special Projects, Educational Development and AssessmentPurpose: The job holder will provide basic pedagogical support and assessment expertise to faculty for the enhancement of teaching and learning. Support team members in working with faculty to design instructional strategies. Conduct formative assessments of teaching effectiveness. The role involves designing and facilitating workshops for graduate students and teaching assistants and offering pedagogical and course design consultations.

Responsibilities

Pedagogical Consultancy: Provide basic pedagogical and instructional consultancy to faculty on various topics, such as course design, active learning, student engagement, and othersSupport Educational Development and Assessment (EDA) team to develop appropriate instructional and assessment strategies for different contexts and disciplines as neededSupport faculty in the planning and design of instructional materials and tools to meet specific teaching and learning objectivesAssessment Activities: Participate in conducting formative assessments of learning and teachingContribute to the implementation of different assessment tools to enhance teaching and learning in the classroomReport on the results of some EDA assessment activitiesTraining sessions, Workshops and Online Resources: Propose and design new workshop ideas for Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students to enhance teaching and learningSupport EDA team in reviewing and updating EDA online content and online modules materialSupport EDA team to facilitate professional development workshops for facultyAdditional Related Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirements:Bachelor’s degree is required Experience:A minimum of three to five years of experience Having work experience in an educational field is a plusExperience with training and development in an educational environment is a plusSkills:Technical: Strong knowledge of MS Office, Google applications and Learning Management Systems (LMS)Pedagogical: Knowledge of pedagogy and instructional design principles is a plusCommunication: Excellent written and spoken EnglishProfessional report writing is a plusAnalytical: Research and data analysis skillsThis position is open until September 30, 2026Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”