What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Faculty Professional Development Specialist position at Lorain County Community College?
Job Description
The Faculty Professional Development Specialist for the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) will collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Center Coordinator and Dean of Teaching and Learning Support division to provide support, advocacy, professional development, and engagement opportunities with a focus on part-time faculty members at Lorain County Community College. The Faculty Professional Development Specialist will promote cultivating learner-center teaching and a culture of life- long learning at LCCC. Reporting to the Dean, Teaching and Learning Support the Faculty Professional Development Specialist responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
A. Collaborates with the TLC Coordinator and Dean to create, facilitate and evaluate professional learning activities in LCCC's Effective Teaching Pathways.
- Co-facilitates New Faculty Orientation and new faculty programming
- Plan and implements faculty development events with a focus on part-time faculty (I.e., workshops, roundtables, communities of practice, retreats, faculty cohorts, one-on-one consultations, summer institute, coffee and community, faculty lunch series)
- Promotes and advertises professional development opportunities.
- Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of professional development offerings to make recommendations for program improvement.
- Maintains records of part-time faculty development activities and participation.
B. Collaborates with division deans and program coordinators to identify the needs of part time faculty.
C. Supports a culture of appreciation for faculty professional development.
D. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Dean, Teaching and Learning Support
Qualifications
Required Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree; Familiarity with the role and responsibilities of part-time faculty at colleges and / or universities; A record of active and noteworthy continuing professional development; Knowledge of evidence-based and inclusive pedagogies; Ability to collaborate with a diverse team of faculty, staff, and college administrators; Effective communication and organizational skills; Demonstrates commitment to improving equity, diversity,and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications : Minimum of three semesters experience as an Adjunct faculty member; Master's degree; Experience designing and developing professional development experiences, such as : in-person or online workshops, conference presentations, mentoring; Experience with event planning, website design, and program development.
The application file should include : cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable); unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon employment) and contact information for 3-4 professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered . Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.
About LCCC :
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC's students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
