Assistant/Associate Director of Faculty Development Center

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Job Title:
Assistant/Associate Director of Faculty Development Center

Job Family:
Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Compensation Grade:
8S

Pay Type:
Salary

Department:
Faculty Development Center

Job Summary:
Created in 2017 as a hub of colleague support across the academic lifecycle, the Faculty Development Center (FDC) at Furman University invites applications for a collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking educational developer as an Assistant/Associate Director. Rank will be determined based on applied educational development experience.

The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with faculty, academic staff, and students to assist faculty and academic staff with their development of signature pedagogies that align with The Furman Advantage (TFA) and Furman's Strategic Plan. We seek applicants with diverse perspectives who will foster innovation in our program portfolio and provide a rich and varied educational experience for our academic community.

This full-time, 12-month staff position reports directly to the Mary Seawell Metz 58 Executive Director of the Faculty Development Center/Associate Dean for Faculty Development.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and the FDC Advisory council (known at Furman as the "FDC Brain Trust") to design evidence-based interactions and programs, measure program quality, and continually improve the FDC's quality and campus reputation in alignment with Furman's strategic vision and priorities.
  
• Consult with individual faculty and groups to understand academic needs in curriculum, technology, and methods and provide evidence-based strategies and just-in-time resources to address those needs, specifically those related to generative AI (GenAI).
  
• Design, deliver, and assess value-added, evidence-based, responsive workshops, short courses, and programming for faculty and instructional staff.
  
• Co-creating support structures for faculty growth and advancement.
  
• Create and disseminate digital just-in-time tools for the FDC website and Moodle online repository.
  
• Collaborate with the FDC Programs Coordinator to develop valuable communication with faculty, staff, and community members via established channels (newsletter, email, socials, website).
  
• Collaborate with Furman faculty, academic staff, and the FDC team to generate successful extramural funding proposals.
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty and academic staff on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects.
  
• Present and/or publish research related to on-going projects centered around student learning, organizational development, or educational development.
  
• Supervise staff and student colleagues as the FDC continues to evolve.
  
• Teach or co-teach courses that incorporate high-impact experiences for students (up to 1/year).

Required Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in respective academic field.
  
• Significant teaching and/or peer facilitation experience at the college/university level and at various scales. Some examples might include: individually (as in peer coaching), in small groups (in reading circles), in departments (in customized workshops), or in large group contexts (university-wide learning opportunities).
  
• Knowledge of current educational development issues and innovations, instructional technologies, inclusive pedagogy, and GenAI.
  
• Skills and/or experience that contribute to ongoing SoTL work including research design, quantitative, and/or qualitative skills, conducting interviews or focus groups.
  
• Backward design experience at the course, multi-course and/or program-level.
  
• Experience in guiding faculty to assess teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
  
• An inclusive approach to the work, evidenced by active listening, consistent follow-up communication, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills to engage effectively across a range of colleagues and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD or EdD in natural, behavioral, or social sciences with experience in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research projects.
  
• Team development and management experience.
  
• Demonstrated expertise with GenAI in teaching and learning.
  
• A record of SoTL presentation, publication, and/or project development/consultation.
  
• Proficiency in classroom/education technologies.
  
• Successful grant-writing experience.

Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our recently-launched strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences. Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast and is ranked among "America's Ten Best" by Forbes Magazine. The charming downtown features excellent restaurants, in-town parks, shops, museums, galleries, music venues, and theaters. The city also has excellent public and private schools and a vibrant international community. It is an ideal place to live and work.

Complete application packages will include the following documents:

• Your CV
  
• A cover letter that details how your experience and skills meet the minimum position requirements
  
• A teaching/facilitation philosophy statement that includes evidence of effectiveness

As applicants move forward in the process we will request and engage professional references.

Candidates must complete an application through Furman's employment site: https://www.furman.edu/offices-services/human-resources/employment/

Review of applications begins January 27th; the position will be open until filled.

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Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.jeid-3cb2077cfe0a8a44af065e6bee772ea0