Under the direction of the Manager of Faculty Development, the Faculty Development Specialist is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing innovative programs to onboard, train, mentor, develop, engage, and retain the college’s collaborators with a focus on role alignment and professional development initiatives. This includes providing consultation and support services in curriculum delivery, strategies, assessment, and technology; distance education teaching modalities assessments and evaluations; assisting with faculty technology orientation, training, and ongoing development efforts; assisting in the development and implementation of instructional strategies, course materials, assessment techniques, appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices in higher education.
Facilitate faculty development and enhancement of teaching skills and knowledge in support of the College’s strategic plans. Design and implement programs to ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and College policies and best practices. Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, multitask and complete tasks with multiple interruptions and distractions. Identify training needs, coordinate with subject matter experts, faculty members, and other collaborators to design and develop learning opportunities for faculty and collaborators. Analyze problems/issues of diverse scope and determine solutions. Provide support for existing online faculty and professional development offerings. Provide consultative support for functions during their training development. Advertise workshops and other events for online faculty and collaborators. Maintain a current understanding of faculty development research and trends related to online teaching and learning practices. Maintain records to track and monitor faculty progress and participation through new and established online faculty development offerings. Serve on College committees as appropriate. Plan, coordinate development, and deliver programs for faculty, including coordination of space, technology, speakers, and other program components. Facilitate online and on-ground learning experiences to small and large (100+) audiences. Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.
This position is required to attend new employee orientation in person in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 24th through October 27th. All travel and lodging accommodations will be paid for by the organization.
Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it).
At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change lives of our learners, our communities and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 1,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.
The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!