Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Education

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Education. This pivotal role involves leading comprehensive faculty development programs, enhancing educational services, and collaborating with various departments to address faculty needs. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to supporting faculty in their professional growth. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing educational excellence and making a meaningful impact in the field of dental medicine.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; or Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead faculty development and continuing education programs.
• Assist faculty in preparing for promotion and tenure review.
• Develop and implement continuing education programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Program Development

Faculty Development

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.

Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. To operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

Master's degree required; or Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience in higher education, public health or related field.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

N/A

3 years experience in health professional training and development.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with administration, state licensing boards and accrediting agencies to ensure programming supports minimum licensure and accreditation requirements

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Job Title	Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Education
Position Number	001734
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH SODM ACADSPT Management
Department Homepage	https://www.dental.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Instructional Consultant
Working Title	Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Education
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$58,121 - $71,070
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview
Job Duties	The Director of Faculty Development and Continuing Education (DFDCE) provides leadership and management of a variety of services to meet faculty development and continuing education needs in order to extend the benefits of education, research and service activities that support the SoDM's mission. The position also involves significant independent interaction with academic and administrative units in the SoDM and the University in planning, tracking and executing comprehensive faculty development and Continuing Education (CE) programs. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Specific Duties include: Faculty Development - 50% * Strategically plan comprehensive faculty development programs, including development of policies and procedures that identify individual and collective needs of faculty. * Design, implement and analyze faculty development surveys. * Develop resources needed for faculty development programs. * Work closely with Eastern Area Health Education Center (EAHEC), ECU Office of Faculty Excellence and Brody School of Medicine Faculty Development and Continuing Medical Education to identify and address common CE interests and needs of faculty, practicing dentists and other health care professionals throughout the region and state. * Provide leadership. promote and enhance the SoDM - College of Education collaboration on the Certificate/Masters of Adult Education Program. * Assist SoDM faculty in identifying sources to support their scholarly work such as federal and state grants as well as industrial contracts. * Plan and conduct symposia and workshops that support faculty development. * Provide leadership and work with other administrative units in areas of needs assessment based on the SoDM Strategic Plan and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Standards. * Assist SoDM faculty in developing learning objectives, constructing assessments and teaching methods on an as needed basis. * Identify and support SoDM faculty in programs such as the ADEA Leadership Institute, Chancellor's Leadership Academy, the BRODY INSPIRE program and BRIDGES program. * Explore collaborations across ECU to provide faculty development that supports IPE curriculum. * Assist in the preparation of the Unit Annual Report, IPAR Reports and periodic CODA reports Assist Faculty in Preparing for Promotion and Tenure Review - 40% * Provide leadership in faculty onboarding process. * Work with the department Chairs to assist new faculty in understanding promotion and tenure guidelines, timetables, annual reviews and mentoring resources available at the SoDM. * Work with department chairs in helping faculty pursue their requirements for timely consideration for promotion and tenure review. * Assist faculty and chairs in completing Personal Action Dossier (PAD), Peer reviews and Progress Toward Tenure letters in a timely fashion. * Work with department Chairs in assisting with regularly scheduled faculty calibration protocols and maintaining records of calibration activities. Developing and Implementing Continuing Education (CE) programs at the SoDM - 10% * Work with faculty and department chairs to develop CE programs at the SoDM that benefit faculty, staff, students and practicing dentists and other health care professionals in the region keep up with current scientific findings in the area of oral health and its association with systemic health. * Explore and enact partnerships with Eastern AHEC, Brody School of Medicine and other unit across ECU in identifying topics of interest to faculty, students, practicing dentists and other health care professionals in the region. * Support and maintain the SoDM as an ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) provider. * Work with the Office of Dental Education and Informatics as well as the Eastern AHEC to deliver CE to a broader audience through remote learning technology. * Any other duties as assigned by the dean or the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Position contingent upon available funding. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability."
Minimum Education/Experience
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Two to three original letters of recommendation are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of recommendation submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of recommendation not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to: Nancy Blackmon (PN001734) Employee Support Services ECU School of Dental Medicine 1851 MacGregor Downs Road Greenville, NC 27834
Additional Instructions to Applicant
Job Open Date	02/10/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	02/25/2025
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/82815
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