Assistant Coordinator for Faculty Professional Development

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North Carolina Central University, with a strong tradition of teaching, research, and service, prepares students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. The Faculty of NCCU are essential in achieving this mission. The Office of Faculty Professional Development ( OFPD) serves the NCCU faculty with activities and programs designed to improve instruction in higher education. The OFPD is a Title III Activity and is supported by Title III-B funding. The mission of the OFPD is to encourage excellence in teaching through programs for course development, redesign and improvement, implementation of research-based instructional strategies, and support services to faculty that encourage instructional development and efficiency for faculty at the university and collegiate level.

The Office of Faculty Professional Development ( OFPD) is a resource dedicated to providing comprehensive programming for professional development; including creative and sustainable strategies for improved andragogy in all disciplines, support for increasing faculty productivity in research and scholarship, and innovative approaches to assessment and evaluation. The OFPD encourages excellence in teaching through programs for course development and improvement, implementation of new instructional technologies, and support services to faculty that encourage instructional development and efficiency in the workplace.

Position exercises assistance with the oversight of the operations of the Office of Faculty Professional Development, which focuses on faculty development at the university and collegiate level which includes programs and initiatives designed to support and improve the skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in their roles as teachers, researchers, and leaders. The position includes offering training, workshops, mentoring, and consultations aimed at enhancing professional growth in areas like teaching methods, research, leadership, and career advancement. These efforts help faculty members better meet institutional goals and improve student learning outcomes. The position includes maintaining a familiarity with current research and innovations in faculty development related to the field of teaching and learning, student development and formal teaching/training. The purpose of the position is to co-facilitate programs and activities related to teaching and learning, curriculum (re)design, technology in the classroom, academic leadership, and assessment of program activities and impact.

The Assistant Coordinator of the OFPD should have an extensive knowledge of andragogy and pedagogical practices conducive to student achievement; with the ability to champion strategies for a sense of belonging and for an increasingly changing student body and faculty community. The candidate should have strong presentation and engagement skills in both virtual and face-to-face settings; possess exceptional interpersonal skills and technology skills; and be able to demonstrate the use of instructional technologies and social media platforms. The successful individual is expected to take a collaborative approach to the implementation of talent development processes to ensure faculty efficacy and support institutional effectiveness.

The candidate must hold a Master's degree, a minimum of three (3) years of experience in faculty development supporting teaching at the college level. The candidate should have experience in faculty professional development at the university or collegiate level.

Preferred: A background with a STEM focus and Doctoral Degree. A background with at least 1 year of experience managing and supporting the reporting requirements for faculty development programs funded through Title III and administering in accordance to the Title III program.

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