Assistant Provost Faculty Development

The Assistant Provost for Faculty Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for comprehensive faculty development initiatives across Augusta University. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing programs that support faculty success at all career stages, including new faculty onboarding, ongoing professional development, and faculty recognition initiatives.

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Location:

Summerville Campus | Full Time

• Design and implement comprehensive faculty development initiatives across career stages
• Coordinate professional development workshops, seminars, and learning communities
• Collaborate with academic units and Faculty Senate to identify and address faculty development needs
• Manage faculty development resources
• Track and assess effectiveness of development programming through surveys and feedback

• Coordinate comprehensive two‑day New Faculty Conference
• Collaborate with HR and colleges to maintain current new faculty databases
• Develop and manage monthly new faculty orientation assignments through learning platforms
• Create digital resources and promotional materials for new faculty support
• Coordinate campus resource fairs connecting new faculty with institutional support

• Schedule and help facilitate virtual faculty development webinars and Q&A sessions
• Maintain registration systems and feedback mechanisms for all programming
• Manage targeted communications to faculty development participants
• Partner with academic units and Faculty Senate to engage presenters and facilitators

• Plan and execute Faculty Affairs and Faculty Senate events
• Coordinate venue preparations, room scheduling, and comprehensive event setup
• Assist with vendor relationships for catering, equipment, technology, and recognition materials
• Recruit, train, and supervise event volunteers from across campus

• Oversee comprehensive faculty celebration programming
• Collect and coordinate university‑level and college faculty awards and recognition
• Partner with academic units to highlight faculty achievements
• Design communication materials that celebrate and promote faculty excellence
• Manage logistics from invitation through post‑event follow‑up and impact assessment
• Support Faculty Senate Development Committee with awards processes and recognition initiatives

• Manage internal communications focused on faculty affairs
• Maintain current website content highlighting development resources and achievements
• Serve as liaison with Communications Council and Commencement Committee
• Build strategic campus partnerships to support comprehensive faculty development
• Oversee faculty appreciation initiatives that reinforce development culture

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for appointment as a tenured associate or full professor within one of Augusta University’s colleges
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in faculty development and academic programming
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a faculty member in higher education
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and professional development practices
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience using faculty activity reporting systems such as Interfolio
• Familiarity with academic policy development and governance processes
• Prior service on a faculty senate or similar shared governance body

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University
• If applicable, a credit check for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage
• Motor vehicle reports for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle
• For Faculty Hires:
  Proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework (original transcripts), including credential evaluation for foreign‑trained candidates
• All employees must adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.