What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Education position at East Carolina University?
The Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Education (DFDCE) provides leadership and management of a variety of services to meet faculty development and continuing education needs in order to extend the benefits of education, research and service activities that support the SoDM’s mission. The position also involves significant independent interaction with academic and administrative units in the SoDM and the University in planning, tracking and executing comprehensive faculty development and Continuing Education (CE) programs.
The position reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.
Specific Duties include:
Faculty Development – 50%
- Strategically plan comprehensive faculty development programs, including development of policies and procedures that identify individual and collective needs of faculty.
- Design, implement and analyze faculty development surveys.
- Develop resources needed for faculty development programs.
- Work closely with Eastern Area Health Education Center (EAHEC), ECU Office of Faculty Excellence and Brody School of Medicine Faculty Development and Continuing Medical Education to identify and address common CE interests and needs of faculty, practicing dentists and other health care professionals throughout the region and state.
- Provide leadership. promote and enhance the SoDM – College of Education collaboration on the Certificate/Masters of Adult Education Program.
- Assist SoDM faculty in identifying sources to support their scholarly work such as federal and state grants as well as industrial contracts.
- Plan and conduct symposia and workshops that support faculty development.
- Provide leadership and work with other administrative units in areas of needs assessment based on the SoDM Strategic Plan and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Standards.
- Assist SoDM faculty in developing learning objectives, constructing assessments and teaching methods on an as needed basis.
- Identify and support SoDM faculty in programs such as the ADEA Leadership Institute, Chancellor’s Leadership Academy, the BRODY INSPIRE program and BRIDGES program.
- Explore collaborations across ECU to provide faculty development that supports IPE curriculum.
- Assist in the preparation of the Unit Annual Report, IPAR Reports and periodic CODA reports
Assist Faculty in Preparing for Promotion and Tenure Review – 40%
- Provide leadership in faculty onboarding process.
- Work with the department Chairs to assist new faculty in understanding promotion and tenure guidelines, timetables, annual reviews and mentoring resources available at the SoDM.
- Work with department chairs in helping faculty pursue their requirements for timely consideration for promotion and tenure review.
- Assist faculty and chairs in completing Personal Action Dossier (PAD), Peer reviews and Progress Toward Tenure letters in a timely fashion.
- Work with department Chairs in assisting with regularly scheduled faculty calibration protocols and maintaining records of calibration activities.
Developing and Implementing Continuing Education (CE) programs at the SoDM – 10%
- Work with faculty and department chairs to develop CE programs at the SoDM that benefit faculty, staff, students and practicing dentists and other health care professionals in the region keep up with current scientific findings in the area of oral health and its association with systemic health.
- Explore and enact partnerships with Eastern AHEC, Brody School of Medicine and other unit across ECU in identifying topics of interest to faculty, students, practicing dentists and other health care professionals in the region.
- Support and maintain the SoDM as an ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) provider.
- Work with the Office of Dental Education and Informatics as well as the Eastern AHEC to deliver CE to a broader audience through remote learning technology.
Any other duties as assigned by the dean or the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.
Position contingent upon available funding.
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.”
Minimum Education/Experience
Master’s degree required; or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in higher education, public health or related field.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
3 years experience in health professional training and development.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with administration, state licensing boards and accrediting agencies to ensure programming supports minimum licensure and accreditation requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of working with administration, state licensing boards and accrediting agencies to ensure programming supports minimum licensure and accreditation requirements
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Two to three original letters of recommendation are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of recommendation submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of recommendation not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to:
Nancy Blackmon (PN001734)
Employee Support Services
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date
02/10/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins
02/25/2025
Rank Level
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https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/82815
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