Faculty Development Specialist IV

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109182 Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried) Position Description: The Faculty Development Specialist at the University of Louisville’s Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning plays a crucial role in advancing teaching effectiveness and student success through faculty development initiatives. This position supports the planning, design, and implementation of professional development programs that address the needs of faculty in both digital and in-person learning environments. The Faculty Development Specialist is responsible for creating, delivering, and evaluating a range of development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, foundational courses, and faculty learning communities, all grounded in evidence-based research and aligned with institutional goals. This role involves consulting with instructors across disciplines and ranks to enhance instructional practices in online, in-person, and blended courses, making thoughtful recommendations to strengthen course content and delivery. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the latest research and best practices in pedagogy and course design, possess strong proficiency in digital tools for teaching, and demonstrate an ability to guide faculty in creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design, deliver, and evaluate faculty development programs and events, including workshops, courses, conferences, and faculty learning communities, with a focus on innovative, evidence-based teaching practices that enhance learning across all modalities. Provide personalized instructional consultations to faculty, advising on effective pedagogical strategies, active learning techniques, and the integration of educational technologies to support student engagement and success. Develop and facilitate targeted programs that prepare faculty to effectively teach in face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments. Stay informed on current trends and best practices in faculty development, digital learning, and educational technology, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of faculty development resources and offerings. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. Demonstrated experience in educational development, particularly in designing and delivering faculty development programs, supporting instructional best practices, or fostering teaching approaches that enhance a supportive learning environment. Teaching experience in higher education environments using various delivery modes, including blended and online courses, and the use of educational technologies to enhance one’s teaching. Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel Proficient in project management Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent facilitation skills Competencies: Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up. Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise. Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations. Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization. Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information. Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized. Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options. Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency. Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility. Teamwork – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome. Work Hours and Location This is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour regular workweek. Flexible hours may be considered between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday, with business needs in mind. Possible evening and weekend hours may be needed based on departmental needs. This position’s office is located on the Belknap Campus, although remote work up to 2 days per week is possible. Minimum Salary - $61,147 Maximum Salary - $68,000 The Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning: The Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning seeks candidates who value teamwork, customer service and excellence. As a teaching and learning center, the Delphi Center provides direct feedback on a regular basis to all employees through the lens of a growth mindset. The Delphi Center is driven by data, sound processes, and excellence, and is always seeking and giving feedback on one another’s work. The Delphi Center is committed to creating campus environments that support the success of all students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services that effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our student populations. The Delphi Center encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract. Please include a cover letter and three professional references with your resume, combined as one PDF document. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.