Assistant Coordinator for Faculty Professional Development

NC Central University

United States, North Carolina, Durham

1801 Fayetteville Street (Show on map)

Feb 27, 2025

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

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
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	02/27/2025
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants