MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree with two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Faculty Development Specialist IV at the University of Louisville’s Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning plays a crucial role in advancing teaching effectiveness and student success through faculty development initiatives. This position supports the planning, design, and implementation of professional development programs that address the needs of faculty in both digital and in-person learning environments.
The Faculty Development Specialist is responsible for creating, delivering, and evaluating a range of development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, foundational courses, and faculty learning communities, all grounded in evidence-based research and aligned with institutional goals. This role involves consulting with instructors across disciplines and ranks to enhance instructional practices in online, in-person, and blended courses, making thoughtful recommendations to strengthen course content and delivery. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the latest research and best practices in pedagogy and course design, possess strong proficiency in digital tools for teaching, and demonstrate an ability to guide faculty in creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, deliver, and evaluate faculty development programs and events, including workshops, courses, conferences, and faculty learning communities, with a focus on innovative, evidence-based teaching practices that enhance learning across all modalities.
• Provide personalized instructional consultations to faculty, advising on effective pedagogical strategies, active learning techniques, and the integration of educational technologies to support student engagement and success.
• Develop and facilitate targeted programs that prepare faculty to effectively teach in face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments.
• Stay informed on current trends and best practices in faculty development, digital learning, and educational technology, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of faculty development resources and offerings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Demonstrated experience in educational development, particularly in designing and delivering faculty development programs, supporting instructional best practices, or fostering teaching approaches that enhance a supportive learning environment.
• Teaching experience in higher education environments using various delivery modes, including blended and online courses, and the use of educational technologies to enhance one’s teaching.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent facilitation skills

Work Hours and Location: This is a full-time position with a 37.5hr regular workweek. The work location for this position is at the Belknap Campus.

THE DELPHI CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

The Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning seeks candidates who value teamwork, customer service and excellence. As a teaching and learning center, the Delphi Center provides direct feedback on a regular basis to all employees through the lens of a growth mindset. The Delphi Center is driven by data, sound processes, and excellence, and is always seeking and giving feedback on one another’s work.
The Delphi Center is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of UofL’s students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we hope to admit and serve. The Delphi Center seeks candidates who have a demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, can work effectively among increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse student population UofL wants to attract and admit.

• Design, deliver, and evaluate faculty development programs and events, including workshops, courses, conferences, and faculty learning communities, with a focus on innovative, evidence-based teaching practices that enhance learning across all modalities.
• Provide personalized instructional consultations to faculty, advising on effective pedagogical strategies, active learning techniques, and the integration of educational technologies to support student engagement and success.
• Develop and facilitate targeted programs that prepare faculty to effectively teach in face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments.
• Stay informed on current trends and best practices in faculty development, digital learning, and educational technology, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of faculty development resources and offerings