Faculty Development Coach- Part Time

Bryant & Stratton College; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition assistance for associates and

College tuition for associates and its

Job summary

Bryant & Stratton College in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Faculty Development Coach to mentor faculty in instructional practices and assessment aligned with the college's learning philosophies. The role supports teaching across multiple modalities and helps instructors apply Bloom's taxonomy and evidence-based strategies.

You will collaborate with academic leaders, provide written feedback, and participate in workshops. A master’s degree and education administration experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in education or related field.
• Administrative experience in education settings.
• Classroom teaching experience and ability to observe instruction.
• Experience teaching in and/or observing instruction in multiple modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with faculty individually to provide feedback on instructional practices and assessment.
• Observe classrooms (ground-based and virtual) and provide feedback on teaching methods.
• Provide written reports on teaching methods and assessment practices.
• Track instructor progress within coaching and evaluation cycles.
• Model best practices in instruction and assessment.
• Collaborate with academic leaders to support faculty development.
• Stay informed on current research and instructional methodologies.
• Promote a network of faculty development within the college.
• Participate in committees related to instruction and assessment.
• Develop and deliver workshops and training programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Tech aptitude

Positive attitude

Organized

Flexible hours

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative

Education

Master’s Degree

Administrative experience in education

Classroom teaching experience

Experience teaching in multiple modalities

Job description

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a PSLF eligible employer.

SUMMARY:

The Faculty Development Coach serves as a coach and mentor toward the career-based Teaching and Learning Philosophies of Bryant & Stratton College. The coach provides support to faculty associates in improving their teaching methodologies as well as approaches to assessment and evaluation as they relate to the “Principles of Effective Instructional Practice,” “Bloom’s Taxonomy,” “Rigor Standards Framework,” “Scaffolding Principles,” and “Community of Inquiry.” The coach assists the instructor in understanding how Bryant & Stratton College adopted and adapted these principles to create a framework for instruction and faculty development. Responsibilities will include coaching and mentoring of faculty who teach in multiple modalities. The coach provides support toward the effective integration of these principles into faculty member’s instructional and assessment philosophies as well as associated practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Faculty Development Coach is responsible for:

• Meeting with faculty members individually to provide feedback on strategies to incorporate the “Principles of Effective Instructional Practice,” “Bloom’s Taxonomy,” and “Community of Inquiry,” into the regular practice of lesson planning, classroom facilitation and management, and assessment. Coach will use a needs-based approach to assess needs of the instructor based on previous professional and teaching experience.
• Coach will observe ground-based and virtual classrooms through a cycle established by the academic leader to provide feedback on the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of the instructor’s methods in relationship to the College’s teaching and assessment philosophies.
• Providing written reports to faculty members on their usage of the College’s Teaching and Learning Philosophies and associated concepts toward effective instructional and assessment methods within the ground-based and virtual classroom.
• Tracking of instructor progress and providing insight into the management of the coaching and evaluation cycle through various paper-based and electronic resources.
• Modeling best practices where appropriate.
• Collaborating with academic leaders in providing ongoing support for faculty members on an individual basis as well as from a holistic perspective.
• Being knowledgeable on contemporary and current research and instructional methodologies. This includes knowledge of various learning management systems and other classroom technologies to support ground-based, online, virtual, and distance instruction.
• Promoting a network of faculty development within the college.
• Serving on various regional academic committees and/or councils specifically related to faculty, instruction, and /or assessment.
• Participating in the development and delivery of workshops and related training programs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Technological aptitude with contemporary software and apps
• Positive and supportive attitude
• Success oriented
• Organized
• Adaptable
• Ability to work with individuals and teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• Administrative experience in education
• Classroom teaching experience
• Experience teaching in and/or observing instruction in multiple modalities is preferred.

Salary Range:

$25.50 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Presenter Novice

Novice

Leadership Novice

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Added to Application

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