Executive Director - Center for Faculty Excellence

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Executive Director of the Center for Faculty Success

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director of the Center for Faculty Success (CFS) provides visionary leadership for faculty development and excellence at Texas Woman's University. This individual collaborates with faculty and institutional leaders to assess needs, develop programming, and implement strategies that enhance faculty knowledge and skills in teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership. The Executive Director aligns CFS initiatives with TWU's mission and strategic plan, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Supervises: Assigned staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

1. Develop and implement a strategic vision for the CFS that aligns with TWU's mission and strategic plan.
2. Assess faculty professional development needs and design responsive programs.
3. Lead initiatives in innovative pedagogies, including online and hybrid learning strategies.
4. Collect, analyze, and leverage data to assess CFS program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions.
5. Facilitate faculty orientation, mentoring programs, and success initiatives across disciplines.
6. Establish collaborative relationships across the university to support high-impact practices and emerging learning technologies.
7. Foster partnerships with academic departments to integrate faculty development into the broader academic mission.
8. Identify and pursue external funding opportunities, including grants, to support CFS initiatives.
9. Contribute to institutional assessment and accreditation efforts related to faculty development.
10. Promote faculty excellence through strategic marketing and communication.
11. Lead change and foster innovation in academic environments.
12. Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations in teaching and learning initiatives.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Serve on appropriate University committees and represent TWU at external meetings and conferences.
2. Collaborate with the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence to coordinate programs.
3. Work with Marketing and Communications to develop promotion strategies for faculty development initiatives.
4. Assist in preparing materials for reports and grant programs.
5. Establish job standards for CFS staff and manage their performance effectively.
6. Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in faculty development, with at least three years in a leadership role.
2. Proven track record of scholarly contributions to the field of teaching and learning, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national conferences.
3. Strong familiarity with current trends and research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
4. Recognition for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, or leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of research, best practices, and emerging trends in teaching and learning, scholarship, service, and leadership.
2. Skill in University-level faculty support and retention programs.
3. Ability to provide administrative guidance and apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques.
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex operations and multiple priorities.
5. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups in a collaborative environment.
7. Skill in integrating cutting-edge educational technologies into faculty development programs.
8. Ability to commit to active participation in professional organizations related to faculty development and SoTL.
9. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.