Director of Faculty Development- Assistant Professor

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Director of Faculty Development to enhance teaching and scholarly activity within the School of Medicine. The role reports to CPDSA leadership and focuses on supporting clinical teaching faculty through innovative development programs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with GME and external accrediting bodies, using evidence-based learning strategies to improve educational environments and faculty performance.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DO, MD/PhD, EdD or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience as a full-time faculty member or equivalent in design and delivery of higher education.
• Evidence of exemplary teaching in medical education or faculty development.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, delivers, and evaluates faculty development activities across the FSOM, focusing on clinical teaching faculty.
• Collaborates with CPDSA leadership and CME teams to align programs with strategic direction.
• Assesses faculty needs to identify priorities and gaps in development.
• Uses learning sciences to equip faculty with evidence-based practices in learning and development.
• Partners with GME leaders to align activities with GME strategy and accreditation needs.
• Serves as liaison to AAMC, ABMS, ACGME, LCME and other groups for best practices and accreditation maintenance.
• Establishes communities of practice related to medical education and scholarly mission.
• Supports strategic planning for CPDSA in SOMC and faculty development goals.
• Facilitates faculty engagement in maintenance/continuing certification portfolios as appropriate.
• Promotes support for physicians' professional development across their roles as faculty, clinicians, scholars, and leaders.
• Executes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Exemplary teaching

Faculty development

Education

PhD, MD, DO, MD/PhD, EdD or equivalent

Job description

Posting Number

FAC00136PO26

Advertised Title

Director of Faculty Development- Assistant Professor

Campus

Columbia

College/Division

School of Medicine Columbia

Department

SOMC Continuous Professional Development

Advertised Salary Range

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Part/Full Time

Part Time

Hours per Week

20

Position Category

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis

12 months

Work County

Richland

Tenure Information

Professional Track

Job Search Category

Faculty

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary

Director of Faculty Development

The Director of Faculty Development works in the Office of Continuous Professional Development and Strategic Affairs (CPDSA) under the oversight of and in collaboration with the Associate Dean for CPDSA to enable faculty in the USC Floyd School of Medicine (FSOM) to become more effective teachers and scholars and to support their efforts toward program development, educational innovations, and effective management of the educational and clinical learning environments. This is a Professional track Faculty position.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE WILL ENTAIL

• Designs, implements, delivers, and evaluates faculty development activities across the FSOM, with a substantial focus on developing clinical teaching faculty.
• Collaborates effectively with the Associate Dean for CPDSA, other leaders of the FSOM, and the Continuing Medical Education (CME) team of the OCPDSA to develop and implement formal and informal activities and programs that address faculty teaching, well-being, mentorship, and educational program leadership and ensure their alignment with the strategic direction of the system.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of faculty needs to identify strategic priorities and practice gaps for faculty development.
• Utilizes the latest advances in learning sciences to model and equip faculty with evidence-based best practices in learning and professional development.
• Partners with the FSOM Associate Dean for GME/Prisma Health Midlands Regional GME Executive and DIO and other GME leaders from Prisma Health and other clinical partners to support GME faculty development and ensure activities align with GME strategy and fulfill ACGME requirements, where necessary.
• Serves as a liaison to relevant groups and initiatives at the AAMC, ABMS, ACGME, and/or LCME and facilitates the implementation of current and next best practices and maintenance of accreditation in areas related to faculty and faculty development.
• Establish and monitors communities of practice related to the medical educational and scholarly mission of the FSOM, as appropriate.
• Supports the strategic planning and strategic affairs efforts of the OCPDSA in the SOMC as it relates to faculty development.
• Facilitates faculty engagement in the ABMS Maintenance of Certification/Continuing Certification Portfolio Program, as appropriate.
• Partners with the Associate Dean for CPDSA and other members of the OCPDSA to promote and effectively support the office’s mission to address the professional development needs of physicians across the broad and diverse range of their responsibilities as faculty, clinicians, scholars, and leaders.
• Effectively executes other duties and activities as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD, MD, DO, MD/PhD, EdD or equivalent.

• 7 years of experience as a full-time faculty member in an accredited medical school or 7 years of experience in the design, delivery, and evaluation of higher education needed to develop faculty as effective teachers and leaders in academic medicine, or equivalent.

• Evidence of exemplary teaching in medical education and/or record of accomplishment in faculty development in academic administration and/or building novel programmatic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the area of faculty development and strategic planning for faculty success.
• Experience in the development and delivery of faculty development related to clinical teaching, including educational coaching, regarding the application of evidence-based educational practices.
• A record of achievement in teaching and/or administration in academic medicine. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Desired Start Date

10/16/2026

Job Open Date

10/07/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.