Assistant Director - Faculty Development

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We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and resources to faculty seeking professional development opportunities and instructional support.

• Coordinate the implementation and administration of the Master Teacher Program, including recruiting, selecting, and onboarding of cohort participants, facilitating cohort seminars, monitoring participant progress, providing guidance and support to the participants, and evaluating capstone projects and program outcomes.

• Assist with the planning and coordination of Faculty Development Days, New Faculty Academy, and other faculty-focused professional development events, including the facilitation of selected sessions.

• Manage faculty mentoring and engagement initiatives that support new faculty and promote collaborative learning.

• Serve as the co-chair for the Faculty Development Advisory Committee, facilitating meetings and supporting planning efforts related to faculty development programming.

• Organize and facilitate faculty development programs (spotlight series, communities of practice, reading groups, observation connections, etc.) designed to support effective teaching practices and instructional innovation.

• Generate reports on participation, completion rates, and program outcomes for faculty development initiatives.

• Collect participant feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of faculty development programs and identify additional training needs.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of faculty development resources, guides, and training materials.

• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of faculty development information on internal websites or learning platforms.

• Research emerging trends in higher education teaching and professional development to inform future programming.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform all duties in accordance with college policies, procedures, and core values.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum 10 years of experience in higher education teaching

Preferred

• Master's degree preferred

• Experience facilitating workshops or training sessions

• Experience designing or facilitating faculty development or professional learning programsin higher education

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

Must have the ability to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Note to applicants:  The following items are required and must be included in the attachment section of your application.

• Resume
• Philosophy of education
• Document addressing:
  • Why are you interested in the Assistant Director of Faculty Development position, and what interests you most about supporting faculty learning and development at Collin College?
  • How have your previous professional experiences prepared you to contribute to the planning, coordination, and delivery of faculty development programs?
  • Describe your experience with professional development, either as a participant, facilitator, program developer, or administrator. What have those experiences taught you about effective professional learning for faculty?
  • How would you foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among faculty with varying levels of experience, disciplines, needs, and engagement in professional development?
  • What do you believe are three to five priorities for effective faculty development in higher education today?

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Employment Type:

Hiring Minimum

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Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.