Director of the Faculty Center

Campus Title: Director of the Faculty Center
State Job Title: Director
Department: Academic Affairs
Job Code: HA6000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: APA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Receives direct supervision from the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, with direction provided by the Associate Provost.
Supervision Exercised: TBD
Salary: $90,000.00 to $95,000.00 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)

General Statement of Duties:

Under the direction of the Provost, but also receiving direction from the Associate Provost, the Director provides leadership and coordination for institutional efforts to support the growth and professional development of faculty across all dimensions of their professional life, including excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship and research, excellence and effectiveness in advising, and learning outcomes assessment. Working collaboratively across divisions and departments, and particularly in consultation with faculty affiliated with the Faculty Center, the Director develops and organizes professional development opportunities grounded in the best practices and proven theoretical frameworks, including adult learning theory, digital literacy, and culturally responsive teaching, to support faculty in executing the academic mission of the institution. The Director will also coordinate professional development opportunities that support the work of librarians and academic staff. Additionally, the Director will coordinate and support the activities of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:

• Provide leadership and vision to offering an effective program of professional development opportunities for faculty, librarians, and academic staff.
• Create supports and processes for productive pedological experimentation.
• Foster strong relationships with key institutions, individuals, community colleges, and other external collaborators to enhance the University's impact to the larger community.
• Works collaboratively with faculty, administration, and departments across the University to develop and support effective, student-centered teaching strategies.
• Work with the appropriate institutional stakeholders to support piloting and when appropriate the implementation of new technology to execute the academic mission of Westfield State, in particular, to improve and assess student learning outcomes.
• Develop and deliver professional development opportunities for faculty, librarians, and academic staff on emerging trends in higher education that are directly relevant to the academic enterprise.
• Coordinates and facilitates events around teaching and learning for part-time and full-time faculty, as well as librarians and academic staff.
• Support and manage the activities of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (CURCA), including taking a leadership role in the organization and execution of the CURCA sponsored celebration events and in the disbursement of CURCA funds to students and faculty.
• Manages the budget(s) under the purview of the Faculty Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• Record of achievement in leading the design, development, delivery, and adoption of innovative teaching and learning programs, technologies, and practices.
• Five plus years of successful teaching and administrative experience preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders within a unionized campus environment.
• Appreciation for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, and ideological backgrounds and abilities.
• Knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practices, tools and technology in the development of new methods and procedures in instructional design.
• Skills in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of institutional priorities.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to work with faculty, administration, and staff at all levels.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, communication, and organizational skills.

Additional Information:
Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.


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