Director for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, School of Medicine

Description

Job Summary:

The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine (SOM) seeks a Director of Faculty Affairs to provide leadership and day-today management of the SOM Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development in the design, planning, and implementation of policy, procedure and services supporting SOM faculty throughout their careers as teachers and mentors, investigators, and patient care providers. Under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development, the Director will work with SOM faculty, Human Resources, the Provost Office, SOM leadership, and other stakeholders and offices to design, implement and monitor policies and programs appropriate for the School of Medicine. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to faculty recruitment, appointment, promotion, development, credentialing, evaluation, and retention.  In short, this person will work to create and sustain a professional and inclusive culture/climate and develop opportunities to support our faculty in providing the best medical education. The position supports activities that involve reporting of faculty data (faculty affairs database), as requested by appropriate individuals and entities, both within and external to SOM. Therefore, strong computer application skills, database management and data manipulation are essential as well as a clear understanding of the faculty appointment requirements at (SOM).  The position reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development.  No management or supervisory responsibilities currently required.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions Specific to The Position:

• Works with MCFV leaders to develop, refine, and implement structures, policies, procedures that will actualize faculty success within the school. These include (but are not limited to):
  • Develop standardized procedures for recruitment, retention, promotion, etc.
  • Contribute to the development of a faculty handbook of policies, procedures for promotion, governance, ways to raise and resolve concerns, etc.
• Oversees both the credentialing and reappointment processes for faculty appointments.
• Maintains a computerized faculty roster (including the community faculty) information system (demographics, rank and education) used by the institution and various accrediting bodies.
• Provides support for faculty recruitment, appointment, promotion and retention thought the creation or gathering of printed and on-line information, assist in the completion of special projects and surveys that support the faculty.
• In collaboration with Business Management, manages the Annual Faculty Compensation Letters
• Manages the Annual Faculty Performance Appraisal process.
• Provides administrative support (pre-screens candidate dossiers or documentation, makes committee member reviewer assignments, distributes agenda, attends and takes or proofs and distributes minutes) for the Appointments and Promotions Committee and other Committees as requested by the Senior Associate Dean of FAFD.
• Facilitates continuity and improves faculty services by collaborating with departments to increase consistency, increase transparency and improve the service experience of faculty.
• Represents FAPD on various committees as assigned to further the mission of the office (i.e., Special Events Employees Service and Recognition Committee)
• Assists and attends events that recognize and support the faculty of MUCF either planned by FAFD or other offices or departments across institutions.
• Develops and delivers individual and group training to new and existing administrative personnel of all departments on services, processes and supporting systems required by Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development.
• Serves as a liaison to faculty by fielding faculty questions, navigating the organization administration, involving additional organizational units when appropriate
• Tracks faculty concerns and uses technology and best business practice to develop and implement strategies for improvement in areas related to faculty affairs services.
• Demonstrates awareness of institutional culture and serves as a change agent to support introduction of new policies, new business processes, new office initiatives and goals.

Applicants should submit the following materials with their application:

• Letter of interest highlighting essential qualifications and interests
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• Diversity statement

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree is required (graduate degree preferred), as is experience working in faculty affairs or with faculty in a legal or human resources capacity. Must have knowledge of academic appointments and promotion process in an academic setting. The qualified candidate should have experience fostering diversity and working in a multi-cultural environment. The qualified candidate must be a strategic business partner who recommends and implements metric-driven solutions that drive diversity and inclusion. The ability to exercise confidentiality, honesty and exhibit actions that build trust are essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also required. Must be a strong advocate and demonstrator of School of Medicine values. Experience working in academic medicine is strongly preferred.