Faculty Developer (full-time/1950 hours/year/LTE) @ Any Northwood Tech Campus Location
Faculty Developer (full-time/1950 hours/year/LTE) @ Any Northwood Tech Campus Location
Overview
Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, Limited Term Employment (LTE) Faculty Developer position. This grant-funded opportunity is available at any of our four campus locations: Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, or Superior. This position is full-time and will run through June 30, 2026.
The Faculty Developer is responsible for supporting and enhancing the professional development of faculty members in an educational institution. This role involves collaborating with faculty, administrators, and instructional designers to design, implement, and evaluate faculty development programs and initiatives. The Faculty Developer helps faculty members enhance their teaching skills, integrate technology into their instructional practices, and stay updated with the latest pedagogical strategies and trends. This position plays a crucial role in promoting effective teaching, student engagement, and academic excellence across the institution.
Responsibilities
- Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values:
- Collaboration – Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
- Innovation – Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
- Excellence – Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
- Community – Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
- Support – Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
- Integrity – Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
- Respect – Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
- Collaborate with faculty members, administrators, and instructional designers to identify faculty development needs and design appropriate programs and initiatives.
- Conduct needs assessments and surveys to gather feedback from faculty regarding their professional development requirements.
- Develop and deliver engaging workshops, seminars, and training sessions on effective teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, educational technology, and other relevant topics.
- Provide individualized coaching and mentoring to faculty members to support their professional growth and enhance their teaching effectiveness.
- Stay updated with current research, trends, and best practices in teaching and learning, and share relevant information with faculty members through various channels, such as newsletters, websites, or online communities.
- Collaborate with instructional designers to integrate technology tools, learning management systems, and other digital resources into faculty members' instructional practices.
- Support faculty members in designing and developing online and blended courses, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, effective use of multimedia, and engaging student experiences.
- Facilitate faculty communities of practice or learning communities to foster collaboration, idea sharing, and peer-to-peer learning among faculty members.
- Conduct formative and summative evaluations of faculty development programs and initiatives, collect data, and provide reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Engage in scholarly activities related to teaching and learning, such as conducting research, publishing articles, or presenting at conferences, to contribute to the field of faculty development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Degree & Experience Required:
- Master's or doctoral degree in education, instructional design, or a related field
- A minimum of five years’ experience in faculty development or teaching at the postsecondary level
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current pedagogical trends, teaching strategies, and learning theories
- Familiarity with educational technology tools, learning management systems, and digital resources
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with faculty members, administrators, and instructional designers
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills to deliver engaging workshops and training sessions
- Ability to analyze needs, gather feedback, and evaluate the effectiveness of faculty development programs
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- A passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to ongoing professional development
Preferred:
- Research experience or scholarly contributions in the field of teaching and learning
Salary
FY25 Salary - Grade L - $63,628 / year
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Long Term/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
403(b)/457(b) Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Leave
- More detailed information online at https://www.northwoodtech.edu/about/employment/benefits
Close Date
Commitment to Diversity
Northwood Technical College is committed to promoting a learning environment where employees and students of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue career and academic goals embraced in an environment of respect and shared inquiry. The College seeks to attract ethnically diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
Northwood Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions or status in any group protected by state or local law in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.
Notice of Annual Security Report Availability
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Additional Info
Job Type : Temporary
Education Level : Masters