Faculty Development Specialist IV

Faculty Development Specialist

The Faculty Development Specialist at the University of Louisville's Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning plays a crucial role in advancing teaching effectiveness and student success through faculty development initiatives. This position supports the planning, design, and implementation of professional development programs that address the needs of faculty in both digital and in-person learning environments.

The Faculty Development Specialist is responsible for creating, delivering, and evaluating a range of development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, foundational courses, and faculty learning communities, all grounded in evidence-based research and aligned with institutional goals. This role involves consulting with instructors across disciplines and ranks to enhance instructional practices in online, in-person, and blended courses, making thoughtful recommendations to strengthen course content and delivery.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the latest research and best practices in pedagogy and course design, possess strong proficiency in digital tools for teaching, and demonstrate an ability to guide faculty in creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, deliver, and evaluate faculty development programs and events, including workshops, courses, conferences, and faculty learning communities, with a focus on innovative, evidence-based teaching practices that enhance learning across all modalities.
• Provide personalized instructional consultations to faculty, advising on effective pedagogical strategies, active learning techniques, and the integration of educational technologies to support student engagement and success.
• Develop and facilitate targeted programs that prepare faculty to effectively teach in face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments.
• Stay informed on current trends and best practices in faculty development, digital learning, and educational technology, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of faculty development resources and offerings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Demonstrated experience in educational development, particularly in designing and delivering faculty development programs, supporting instructional best practices, or fostering teaching approaches that enhance a supportive learning environment.
• Teaching experience in higher education environments using various delivery modes, including blended and online courses, and the use of educational technologies to enhance one's teaching.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent facilitation skills

Competencies:

• Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
• Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
• Teamwork – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Work Hours and Location

This is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour regular workweek. Flexible hours may be considered between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday, with business needs in mind. Possible evening and weekend hours may be needed based on departmental needs. This position's office is located on the Belknap Campus, although remote work up to 2 days per week is possible.

Minimum Salary - $61,147

Maximum Salary - $68,000