Faculty Development Specialist

Title:

Faculty Development Specialist

Employee Classification:
Faculty/Staff Devel Specialist

Campus:
University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Faculty Success

Department: UNT-Faculty Success-Gen-110200

Job Location:

Denton

Salary: $71,220

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.edu.

Department Summary

Faculty Success supports faculty in developing their professional community, capabilities, career, and climate through holistic learning and development programs, prestigious recognitions and policy development, networking and mentoring, and transparent communication.

Position Overview

The Faculty Development Specialist is a key member of the Faculty Success Office team and is expected to be a partner in providing career-track-relevant faculty development programming, support, and resource planning that supports UNT's mission. The FDS works closely with the Vice Provost of Faculty Success and other faculty development unit leaders (LEEF, SEA, DRI, Student Success, Libraries) to assess faculty development needs and provide relevant programming.

The FDS's primary focus is on leading the faculty career development and mentoring programs, managing the faculty awards and grants application portal, and assessing FS programs and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in academic discipline and 4 years of experience consulting with faculty engaging on students in learning experiences that incorporate authentic learning activities; or any equivalent combination of experience/education/training.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Commitment to service, respectful engagement, and continuous improvement. Interpersonal skills that promote team building, collaboration, and a culture that principally understands and measures effectiveness in terms of others successes.

* Experience mentoring colleagues and students, advising and collaborating with peers and coworkers to provide structured feedback and advice to enhance their professional development and growth.

* Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing. Sensitivity to the demands and dynamics of teaching and learning at a major research university.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated experience working with evidence-based practices to develop career and rank-related faculty development initiatives.

* Demonstrated agility, discretion, and professionalism in communicating across different faculty and leadership positions (e.g., chairs, deans, vice presidents)

* Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and collaborate across units

* Be successful at self-directed tasks, including leading projects and initiatives

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

* Faculty Mentoring and Professional Development : …