Senior Faculty Development Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARYThe Senior Faculty Development Specialist is responsible for the creation and delivery of campus and university-level faculty development for all instructional staff and programs in specialized areas related to teaching and learning in the health sciences. The Sr. Faculty Development Specialist models technology and innovation leadership health sciences teaching excellence and professionalism and works within a highly collaborative academic support division.S/he is involved in all aspects of faculty training development and support and works within the Institute for Learning Innovation and Faculty Excellence (iLIFE). The Sr. Faculty Development Specialist will have a record of academic success and specialization in one or more of the following areas: 1) teaching excellence with a focus on blended learning design and interprofessional education in the health sciences; 2) teaching innovations such as simulation and interactive technologies; and 3) course and curriculum design and position will create and deliver innovative faculty development programs and curriculum in his or her specialized area and contribute to the Universitys mission of teaching and learning excellence through collaboration mentoring and collegial leadership. The Sr. Faculty Development Specialist will work across the University to lead projects and teams in the development and facilitation of opportunities to support faculty in teaching and learning best practices research and scholarship innovative initiatives and DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the auspices of the iLIFE develop and deliver multi-modal programming mentoring and support to faculty in the assigned specialization hands-on proactive faculty support such as troubleshooting assistance and consultation in course management technical functions. Participate on course development teams to ensure that best practices appropriate technologies and teaching effectiveness strategies are integrated into the learning experience. Form dynamic communities of practice with faculty around assigned area of specialization and inspire and guide innovative teaching excellence initiatives. Provide proactive hands-on consultative support with various technologies and systems used for virtual instruction which can include the learning management system video testing simulation technologies with campus and program leadership to evaluate additional development opportunities that advance the effectiveness and professional development of faculty as teachers. Coordinate and deliver new faculty onboarding programs and collaborate closely with Human Resources and academic departments to ensure that faculty are oriented to the USAHS teaching and learning and oversee mentoring programs for new faculty. Work with academic departments to provide faculty support development and training to support research activities with emphasis on research related to teaching accurate records of faculty development activities and attendance. Maintain knowledge of current trends in the assigned specialization area; research new technologies and pedagogical methods and disseminate to in University committees and activities as assigned. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. May require periodic IN ORGANIZATIONREPORTS TO: Executive Director Faculty DevelopmentPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: NoneTECHNICAL MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIREDTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential and/or EXPERIENCEMasters degree (doctorate preferred) in Allied Health Health Sciences or closely related least 5 years of higher education instructional experience preferably at the graduate level in a health science setting with a demonstrated record of success teaching in online and blended modalities. Demonstrated technical skills related to online teaching including expertise or advanced experiences in:Learning Management Systems (Blackboard preferred)Media Development and Deployment (Kaltura Panopto or equivalent)Synchronous Meeting Software (Blackboard Collaborate Zoom or equivalent)Instructional Programs (GoReact VoiceThread or equivalent)Office 365 components (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel etc)Knowledge of and preferably experience in innovative educational practices within health sciences (simulation education interprofessional education clinical approaches etc.).At least 3 years of past faculty development experience in a health science setting (commensurate with management and/or trainer experience would be considered).Experience with delivering training/instruction in a variety of formats (face-to-face online synchronous-remotely).BUSINESS COMPETENCIESTo perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Adaptable Willingly adapts to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining focus and - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institutions mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning Articulating information using excellent written and oral communication Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric Oriented Producing quality products using systematic instructional design precision and attention to Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning design of project work integrated group learning experiences or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy andragogy and overall learning - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult Driven - Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances utilizing critical thinking analysis and synthesis Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small large blended hybrid and/or online classrooms monitoring and ensuring participation managing ones own and students time and attention and Project Management Managing time efficiently through the use of thorough planning organization and self-management. Must be able to manage multiple projects at different stages while meeting deadlines and quality ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting e.g. walking standing communicating and other physical functions as necessary.