Director of Faculty Mentoring

The Center for Faculty Wellbeing and Development seeks a Director of Faculty Mentoring. The Center, a unit of the Office of the Provost, provides mentoring support and resources, leadership development programs, coaching for faculty leaders, support for faculty search and promotion committees, faculty workload support, and faculty development programs using applied theater to promote thriving workplaces and classrooms through UVA Acts.

It serves as a hub for faculty, collaborating with offices such as the Faculty Employee Assistance Program, the Ombuds Office, and the Office of Wisdom and Wellbeing in UVA Health.

The Director of Faculty Mentoring will report to the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development/Director of the Center. The Director will lead and expand current mentoring programs, collaborate with Deans, Associate Deans, and Department Chairs across the university to develop evidence-based best practices, serve as an expert and consultant for departmental and school leadership, direct and lead programs to create a network of effective faculty mentoring, and assess programs rigorously and track impact across faculty careers.

• Direct the University Mentoring Program for new faculty in the first and second years at UVA, revising the curriculum, recruiting, training, and supporting senior faculty mentors, recruiting and supporting junior faculty mentees, organizing mentoring groups, assessing the program annually, and tracking impact with alumni and mentors.
• Direct the Generating External Mentor Support Program for pre‑tenure faculty, recruiting pre‑tenure faculty through outreach, supporting mentees as they recruit external mentors, approving reimbursements for expenses incurred when meeting with external mentors, and assessing the impact of the program longitudinally with participants.
• Outreach, collaboration, and consultation with Deans, Associate Deans, and Department Chairs across the university to educate, support, and facilitate best practices in faculty mentoring, develop new programs, provide resources, consult on current programs, and provide training for mentors and mentees for mentoring programs located within specific schools and departments.
• Collaborate with the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs within the Office of the Provost to determine needs for faculty development to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows effectively and provide faculty development resources and learning opportunities to improve these practices in partnership with UVA Acts.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree.
• Experience:
  
  At least five years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Education:
  
  Terminal degree in field.
• Experience in a faculty role.
• At least five years in faculty affairs and development, designing and leading faculty mentoring programs.
• Leadership experience collaborating across a complex institution of higher education.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Anticipated hiring range $80,000–$100,000, commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.