Larkin Director of Faculty Development and Calibration
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Education Administration, University Professor
We are seeking an energetic and visionary Director of Faculty Development and Calibration to lead our initiatives in enhancing instructional quality, fostering faculty growth,
Larkin University
Job Title – Director of Faculty Development and Calibration
Job Type – Full Time
Department – Office of Academic Affairs / Predoctoral Education
Position Reports to – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Anticipate Start Date – January 2027
Position Summary:The Director of Faculty Development and Calibration provides leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating faculty development initiatives and faculty calibration processes within the predoctoral dental program. This position promotes excellence in teaching, consistency in clinical supervision, and reliability in student assessment across courses and clinical disciplines.
The Director works collaboratively with course directors, department chairs, and academic leadership to support evidence‑based teaching practices, faculty growth, and continuous improvement in alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement annual faculty development plans aligned with institutional and program goals
- Plan and coordinate faculty workshops, training sessions, and the Annual LU‑SDM Faculty Inservice Program
- Support faculty onboarding, mentorship, and professional development initiatives
- Coordinate faculty calibration activities to ensure consistency in grading, student assessment, and clinical evaluation
- Collaborate with course directors to develop standardized grading rubrics and evaluation methods
- Participate in didactic instruction, preclinical laboratory teaching, and/or clinical supervision as assigned
- Assist with accreditation preparation, program review, and continuous quality improvement efforts
- Serve on institutional committees related to curriculum, assessment, and faculty affairs
- Participate in scholarly activities related to dental education and educational innovation
- DDS, DMD, PhD, EdD, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for Florida State dental licensure or teaching license if clinical supervision is required
- Experience in higher education, dental education, clinical instruction, or preclinical instruction
- Experience in faculty development or academic leadership
- Experience with curriculum assessment and accreditation processes
- Demonstrated record of scholarship or educational innovation and ensuring consistent teaching standards across our educational programs. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing comprehensive faculty training strategies, developing calibration processes to maintain instructional excellence, and leveraging cutting‑edge learning technologies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about adult education, possess exceptional project management skills, and demonstrate expertise in curriculum design, instructional technology, and multimedia content development.
Join us to shape the future of professional learning and elevate teaching standards through innovative approaches and strategic leadership.
- Lead the development and execution of faculty training programs focused on instructional design, online instruction, and adult education principles using frameworks like ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation).
- Oversee calibration processes to ensure consistency in teaching quality across all faculty members through regular assessments, peer reviews, and feedback sessions.
- Design engaging learning modules utilizing authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and other…
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