Faculty Development Specialist

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation pregnancy national or ethnic origin age religion creed disability marital status veteran status citizenship genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicantsmust be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen a lawful permanent resident or a foreign national with work authorization that doesnt require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Position Summary:

The Faculty Development Specialist serves as a resource consultant and partner to full-time and adjunct faculty across Brenau Universitys four academic colleges. Working within the Center for Teaching and Learning and reporting to the Center Director the Specialist applies expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning to research design coordinate deliver and assess evidence-based professional development programming across online on-ground and hybrid contexts at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This work is grounded in Brenaus commitment to continuous improvement in teaching practice and student achievement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in a related field required. A minimum of 12 years of experience designing and facilitating professional development for adult learners in a higher education or corporate setting including train-the-trainer models educator-focused programming or faculty instruction at the postsecondary level.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to continuous professional growth and lifelong learning
• Interpersonal skills and disposition to engage faculty and staff as partners in developing their teaching practice particularly within expert-driven academic cultures
• Working knowledge of current trends and emerging research in higher education teaching and learning

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning to help faculty identify and evaluate evidence-based instructional practices appropriate to their specific teaching contexts disciplines and student populations
• Build collaborative relationships with full-time and adjunct faculty to encourage sustained engagement with professional development opportunities and foster a culture of continuous teaching improvement
• Consult with faculty to support the design and refinement of course content delivery methods and assessment strategies across online on-ground and hybrid modalities at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Support faculty in the effective integration of instructional technologies and learning management systems to enhance course delivery and student engagement
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development programming including workshops webinars and faculty learning communities in face-to-face synchronous online and asynchronous online formats
• Support new faculty onboarding by orienting incoming instructors to university expectations available resources and evidence-based teaching practices
• Conduct needs assessments and assist the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning in evaluating analyzing and reporting on the effectiveness of faculty development programming on a regular periodic basis
• Collaborate with departments and units across the university on initiatives that advance teaching excellence and student success
• Maintain current knowledge of trends research and best practices in faculty development and the scholarship of teaching and learning including active engagement with relevant professional organizations and communities of practice
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively both as a member of cross-functional university teams and independently with minimal supervision
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Office of Academic Affairs

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities required.

Work Hours:
Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed.

Appointment Length:

12 months continuous

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to travel short distances and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs anyemployee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employees or students pregnancy or related conditions that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinators contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employees or students equal access to the Recipients education program or activity.

Payroll Status:
Salary- Exempt (paid bi-weekly)

Campus Designation:
This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville Georgia.

Remote Work Available:
No

Travel Requirements:
No travel required.

Benefits:
Dependent upon employment status years of service and worker category. Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health Your Mind Your Finances & Our Community here: Requirements:
Brenau University conducts various screenings to ensure a safe and secure environment. These checks are a condition of employment and may be performed at different times throughout employment. (1) Background Checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check. To maintain employment individuals must have and maintain a favorable criminal history. The university may also conduct random background checks. Additional checks may be performed for certain roles. (2) Credit Checks: required for positions that handle university funds or credit cards or as otherwise required. (3) Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or as the requirement to drive is added to job responsibilities. To be approved for university travel employees must meet the following criteria: be at least 21 years old have and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license and have and maintain a good driving record. As a condition of employment employees must report any arrest (within five days of its occurrence) to the Office of Human Resources including traffic violations for those listed on our auto insurance policy. Disclosure of subsequent legal action (conviction dismissal of charges etc.) must also be reported to the Office of Human Resources. It will be evaluated considering continued employment with the immediate supervisor. (4) Drug Screening: pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are performed for certain sensitive positions. Random drug screens are also performed on those who travel regularly or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

Additional Requirements:
N/A

Licensure Requirements:
Proof of any professional degree license or certification (collectively Credentials) required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employees employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed been terminated were misrepresented or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employees employment.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.