Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Online Education

Position Title: Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Online Education

Position Number: 001446

Full-Time: Yes

Department: Academic Affairs

Posting Number: 0401815

Job Category: Professional

Overall Position

Competency:

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Reporting to the Director of Faculty Development and Online Education in the Office of Faculty Development, this Assistant Director collaborates with the Director to develop and implement services and programs aimed at supporting and enriching teaching and learning. The role contributes to strategic planning for the Office of Faculty Development, cultivates campus partnerships to identify new needs and opportunities for teaching support, identifies best practices and resources applicable to the work of the Office, and represents the Office at meetings, conferences, and other academic venues.

The Assistant Director conducts ongoing assessment of programs and services, analyzes workshop activity, surveys, captured footage, and other evidence of impact, and draws on such data for iterative improvement of Office services. The position provides professional development and support services for faculty and collaborates with faculty, departments, and schools to improve and advance teaching performance, implement best practices, and promote innovations in pedagogy, curriculum design, and the use of instructional technology across all teaching modalities.

• Support campus-wide teaching and learning initiatives that foster the development and implementation of innovative, inclusive learning environments that enhance student engagement and retention.
• Establish and maintain collegial relationships with the campus community.
• Coordinate workshops and seminars on a range of teaching and learning topics.
• Provide confidential teaching consultations and course observations.
• Support the pedagogical development of new faculty and part-time faculty through coordination of workshops and seminars.
• Stay abreast of research, trends, and innovations in teaching and learning as applied to classroom and online learning environments.
• Mentor instructional designers and technologists on initiatives that integrate best pedagogical practices and emerging technologies.
• Monitor and assess the success of Office services and support and effectively report findings to the Director.

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the field of educational technology, education, administration, or related field.

• Experience coordinating distance education and/or teaching and learning services.
• Experience coordinating quality assurance initiatives for hybrid and online education.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple and simultaneous tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of groups.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to deliver positive customer service experiences.

• Instructional Design Experience.
• Training and Development Experience.

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.