Director of Faculty Development - Office of the Provost

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 related 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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