Job Information
North Carolina Central University Assistant Coordinator for Faculty Professional Development in Durham, North Carolina
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title Assistant Coordinator for Faculty Professional Development
Position Number 819913
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track No
FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Position Overview
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
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.
Primary Purpose of Position
Position exercises assistance with the oversight of the operations of the Office of Faculty Professional Development, which includes maintaining a familiarity with current research and innovations in 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 equity and inclusion for an increasingly diverse student body and faculty community. S/He should have strong presentation and engagement skills in both the virtual and face-to-face setting; 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.
Minimum Education/Experience
The candidate must hold a Master’s degree, a minimum of three (3) years of teaching at the college level, and progressive academic leadership experience demonstrating eligibility for appointment in an academic department at North Carolina Central University as a tenure track professor. S/he should have experience in faculty professional development.
Preferred: A background with a STEM focus and Doctoral Degree.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function Planning and Organizing
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Plan, implement, and evaluate of the Unit’s range of programs and activities to champion university excellence in teaching and learning in General Education Courses
Create campus teaching initiatives and programs to support innovative teaching, learning, assessment, use of technologies in the classroom, and course redesign initiatives for courses with high DFW rates.
Develop instructional sessions for junior faculty and adjunct instructors;
Acquaint the NCCU community with important innovations and emerging technologies for teaching.
Function Staff Development
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Establish and present workshops and trainings to promote teaching strategies that encourage active learning, educational effectiveness, student engagement, and classroom inquiry.
Develop effective procedures to assess and document student learning.
Participate actively in campus and national initiatives related to assessment and innovation in university teaching.
Design, maintain, and launch marketing platforms for the OFPD professional development activities including website, social media, and flyers.
Function Data/Information/Records Management
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
Develop and maintain a database for faculty professional development.
Collect data on student impact of faculty professional development
Generate reports on program effectiveness
Comply with University and Title III Programs Office guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain a database for faculty professional development.
Develop data collection, progress monitoring, evaluation, and generating monthly and quarterly reports for Title III.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA03230P
Open Date 09/06/2024
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date 09/20/2024
Open Until Filled No
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Writing Sample
Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
List of References
Optional Documents
Other Document
DD-214 (Veterans Only)
NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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