Faculty Development Specialist

JAAW™ Group; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in Quantico, VA is seeking a Faculty Development Specialist to oversee instructor development. Responsibilities include managing certification processes, conducting professional development workshops, and ensuring compliance with training standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in faculty development and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with necessary certifications. Active Secret clearance is required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of instructor and faculty development experience.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Familiarity with MCTIMS and Learning Experience Review Board processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Instructor Development Plans (IDPs) for all assigned instructors.
• Execute structured instructor certification processes.
• Plan and conduct quarterly instructor development workshops.

Skills

Instructor and faculty development experience

Adult learning theory and instructional methodology

Instructor Certification Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Learning, or Curriculum Development

Job description

Faculty Development Specialist

Locations: Quantico, VA Clearance Required: Secret Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The JAAW Group LLC is seeking Faculty Development Specialists to build and sustain a high-performing instructional workforce across all MISTC locations. This position is responsible for managing instructor certification, conducting professional development workshops, and ensuring all MISTC instructors meet Marine Corps training standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Instructor Development Plans (IDPs) for all assigned instructors, maintaining both paper and electronic records in SharePoint and Teams
• Execute structured instructor certification processes, ensuring new instructors are certified within four months of assignment
• Plan and conduct quarterly instructor development workshops on doctrine, adult learning, digital tools, and instructional innovation
• Deliver MCISD/SAT-E refresher training to sustain doctrinal instructional consistency
• Develop and maintain Response Cell training lessons for BSTEX execution
• Provide tailored adult learning instruction, helping faculty apply problem-centered and experience-based learning techniques
• Conduct cross-site faculty evaluations and joint lesson rehearsals to prevent instructional drift
• Monitor instructor performance through classroom observation, student critiques, and peer review
• Produce Faculty Development Reports documenting workshop execution, certification status, and instructor readiness
• Advise MISTC leadership on instructor readiness, professional development gaps, and certification compliance

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of instructor and faculty development experience
• Expertise in adult learning theory and instructional methodology
• Active Secret clearance
• MCISD/SAT-E certification
• Facilitating Learning Experience Course (FLEX) certification
• Designing Learning Experience Course (DLEC) certification
• Instructor Certification Management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Learning, or Curriculum Development

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior MISTC, TECOM, or Marine Corps schoolhouse experience
• Experience managing distributed faculty development programs across multiple sites
• Familiarity with MCTIMS and Learning Experience Review Board processes