Director of Faculty Development - Office of the Provost Azusa, CA
Company: Azusa Pacific University
Location: Azusa
Posted on: September 18, 2024
Job Description:
APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving
culture by cultivating community through professional interactions,
demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling
Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to
establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and
one another.The Director of Faculty Development at Azusa Pacific
University is responsible for overseeing faculty development
programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching, learning, and
professional growth. This position plays a pivotal role in guiding
and supporting all faculty members, including full-time, part-time,
senior adjunct, and adjunct, by organizing workshops and
implementing tailored programs to help them effectively teach an
increasingly diverse student population. The Director collaborates
closely with the Office of the Provost, college/school deans,
academic department chairs, and faculty members to ensure that
faculty development efforts align with their requirements. The
primary objective is to cultivate a culture of continuous
improvement and provide support to faculty members as they strive
for professional growth.Required Education
- Doctoral degree in an academic discipline related to pedagogy,
teaching-learning, or educational technology.Required Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of faculty development programs at the
university level - pedagogy, instructional technology, and/or
digital learning environments. Requires familiarity with AI as it
relates to teaching and learning, with the ability to provide both
education and support for APU faculty, as well as expertise in
teaching learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.Primary
Duties/Essential Functions
- Develop and implement faculty development programs and
initiatives to enhance the teaching, learning, and professional
growth of all faculty members, including full-time, part-time,
senior adjunct, and adjunct.
- Collaborate in planning and implementing faculty development
events such as New Faculty Orientation, Faculty Evaluation
Training, and Faculty Appreciation Day.
- Provide guidance and support to faculty members through
workshops and training sessions focused on teaching strategies and
pedagogies, curriculum design, classroom observation, educational
technology, inclusive learning principles, and other relevant
topics.
- Respond to Tier 2 and 3 (advanced) instructional support
requests promptly, professionally, and proactively via IT Support
Ticket System.
- Collaborate with college/school deans and academic department
chairs to identify instructional needs and training resources for
their faculty, including adjunct and regional campus faculty.
- Collaborate with other campus stakeholders to advance faculty
development initiatives and resources, including serving (in
consultation with the Vice Provost for Academic Services) on
relevant councils and committees (e.g. Office of Faith Integration,
Faculty Development Council, Accessibility Committee, various
Studies Council, etc.). Engage with the Office of Diversity,
Faculty Diversity Council, and Diversity Collaboration Committee to
advance the university and Faculty Development strategic priorities
in APU's diverse community.
- Collaborate with the emerging Office of Faith Integration as it
relates to faculty support for faith integration in the
classroom.
- Active engagement on emerging trends, research, and best
practices in faculty development through self-directed professional
reading, professional networking, conference attendance, and other
relevant training and/or courses as directed by the
supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to provide clear and effective feedback.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential
information.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Skilled in working with educators from a diversity of
backgrounds to teach students from a diversity of backgrounds
across a variety of teaching modalities (in-person, low-residency,
online synchronous, online asynchronous, etc.).
- Ability to learn and understand new processes and communicate
them effectively to others.
- Ability to work with various digital platforms and tools.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with other units
across campus to advance faculty development initiatives.Mental
Demands
- Work well under pressure and maintains professional and
pleasant demeanor with colleagues and customers.
- Manage multiple tasks, projects, and appointments concurrently
and with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain a pleasant demeanor in a shared office space.
- Interact effectively and professionally with others.
- Prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion, maintain
confidentiality, and engage in logical problem solving.
- In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific
University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its
students.Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of
time.
- Visual acuity to read words and numbers.
- Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a
computer keyboard and other office equipment.
- Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in
person or over the telephone.
- Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 20 pounds.Visual Demands
- Computer monitor and reading.Environment
- Pleasant office setting, comfortable temperature.Technologies
- Proficient in Canvas, Google Apps, Zoom, Zendesk, and other APU
systems.
- Facility with PC, Mac, & tablet computers.
- Facility with web-based technologies.Compensation
- Grade 16: $85,197 to $97,977 is the annual salary for this role
and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to
pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the
qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to
compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.Azusa
Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community
that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to
diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage
others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical
foundation. Please click the links to learn more about what we
believe, our mission statement, and our statement of faith.You can
learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and
alumni as they carry out our mission here:
http://www.apu.edu/stories/Azusa Pacific University will conduct a
background check on all final candidates.Review of applications
will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until
filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies,
practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.
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