Coordinator of Faculty Resource Center for Academic Excellence

SUNY Niagara is seeking a Coordinator of our Faculty Resource Center for Academic Excellence (FRCAE). This position is a 12 month non-ranked Professional position. This position is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting initiatives that promote the professional growth and development of faculty at SUNY Niagara, including programming for the V. James Renda Faculty Resource Center for Academic Excellence. This position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits to our employees. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits to view our benefits offerings. SUNY Niagara’s exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:

Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students. At SUNY Niagara, generous paid time off, holiday, and leave policies make this possible. Our college closes for winter break from late December through early January and a week in mid-March for spring recess. In the summer, employees observe a four-day workweek, allowing them to enjoy all that Western New York offers.

Professional Growth: SUNY Niagara cares about employees’ professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.

Welcoming Culture: SUNY Niagara values the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice as they create a sense of belonging for our students and employees. We foster a collaborative culture that respects and appreciates different perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds which contribute to the richness of our institution. We believe that our diverse, inclusive community enriches the experiences of students and employees alike.

Meaningful Work: At SUNY Niagara, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students’ futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.

Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students’ lives, and invests in its community.

1. Organize annual faculty orientation sessions (spring and fall) for new hires. Determines what sessions are needed, establishes schedules, and coordinates with presenters. Acts as moderator for orientation sessions and manages outreach and promotion of events.

2. Coordinate the Mentoring Academy and Best Practices series to support faculty development, related to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and innovation:

3. Designs, implements and evaluates professional development programs, workshops, and resources to support faculty in areas such as pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, and the use of technology in instruction.

4. Develop initiatives to support inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices.

5. Collaborates with faculty to explore and implement innovative teaching methods, including active learning strategies, online and hybrid course design, and the use of educational technology.

6. Recruit faculty to mentor and share their experiences with new faculty and peers.

7. Facilitate Dr. Carol Jamieson Award and related events, FRCAE Keynote event, and Emeriti reception including managing the nomination and awarding of Jamieson award, arranging for speakers for all events, moderating events, and other related activities.

8. Participate in the organization and offerings for Professional Development Days and collaborate with the Professional Development Committee to offer professional development sessions. This includes polling faculty and staff to determine needs, engaging faculty to participate as presenters and attendees, and presenting and/or moderating sessions as needed.

9. Coordinate Faculty Research Sessions and Book Discussion Sessions with facilitators, event promotion, and procure materials as needed.

10. Collaborate with Academic Affairs to assess the effectiveness of professional development initiatives on teaching effectiveness and student success. Uses data to continuously improve faculty development programs and assist faculty in understanding and applying assessment tools and methodologies.

11. Works closely with academic departments, the Office of Academic Affairs, and other campus stakeholders to align faculty development efforts with institutional goals and priorities.

12. Design and distribute a monthly newsletter related to faculty development, programmatic updates, and other information as provided by academic divisions and the Office of Academic Affairs.

13. Chairs FRCAE Advisory Board and manages activities including preparation of agendas, member recruitment, documentation of minutes, and discussion topics.

14. Serves on committees related to faculty professional development and academic affairs, including the Professional Development Committee and Faculty Senate committee(s), and other committees as requested.

15. Stay current with trends and best practices in higher education and faculty development to ensure the college continues teaching excellence.

16. Other duties as assigned by AVP of Academic Affairs.

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.