Director of Teaching Excellence & Calibration

Larkin University; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin University is seeking a Director of Faculty Development and Calibration to lead initiatives in faculty development within the predoctoral dental program. This role emphasizes teaching excellence and ensures reliability in student assessment across courses and clinical disciplines.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with course directors and departmental leadership to support evidence-based teaching practices and continuous improvement, contributing significantly to faculty mentoring and cloning successful educational strategies.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Florida State dental licensure or teaching license if clinical supervision is required.
• Experience in higher education, dental education, clinical instruction, or preclinical instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual faculty development plans aligned with institutional and program goals.
• Plan and coordinate faculty workshops, training sessions, and the Annual LU-SDM Faculty Inservice Program.
• Support faculty onboarding and mentorship initiatives.
• Coordinate faculty calibration activities for consistent evaluation.
• Participate in didactic instruction and clinical supervision as assigned.

Skills

Leadership in faculty development

Clinical supervision consistency

Evidence-based teaching practices

Mentorship and professional development

Education

DDS, DMD, PhD, EdD, or equivalent degree

Job description

Director of Faculty Development and Calibration

Larkin University

Job Title – Director of Faculty Development and Calibration

Job Type – Full Time

Department – Office of Academic Affairs / Predoctoral Education

Position Reports to – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Anticipate Start Date – January 2027

Position Summary:

The Director of Faculty Development and Calibration provides leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating faculty development initiatives and faculty calibration processes within the predoctoral dental program. This position promotes excellence in teaching, consistency in clinical supervision, and reliability in student assessment across courses and clinical disciplines.

The Director works collaboratively with course directors, department chairs, and academic leadership to support evidence-based teaching practices, faculty growth, and continuous improvement in alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual faculty development plans aligned with institutional and program goals

• Plan and coordinate faculty workshops, training sessions, and the Annual LU-SDM Faculty Inservice Program

• Support faculty onboarding, mentorship, and professional development initiatives

• Coordinate faculty calibration activities to ensure consistency in grading, student assessment, and clinical evaluation

• Collaborate with course directors to develop standardized grading rubrics and evaluation methods

• Participate in didactic instruction, preclinical laboratory teaching, and/or clinical supervision as assigned

• Assist with accreditation preparation, program review, and continuous quality improvement efforts

• Serve on institutional committees related to curriculum, assessment, and faculty affairs

• Participate in scholarly activities related to dental education and educational innovation

Required Qualifications

• DDS, DMD, PhD, EdD, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution

• Eligibility for Florida State dental licensure or teaching license if clinical supervision is required

• Experience in higher education, dental education, clinical instruction, or preclinical instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in faculty development or academic leadership

• Experience with curriculum assessment and accreditation processes

• Demonstrated record of scholarship or educational innovation

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