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BYU Faculty Professional Development Coordinator (part-time) in PROVO, Utah
Faculty Professional Development Coordinator - (part-time)
This position provides for the continued advancement and coordination of faculty development initiatives at Brigham Young University. It supports student-success-centered university-wide faculty development programming while strengthening collaboration across academic units. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, this role builds upon existing faculty development efforts to further align teaching, mentoring, and scholarship with BYU's mission, AIMS, and strategic priorities.
What you'll do in this position:
Faculty Cohort Program Development and Implementation
Strategize, organize, and oversee a cohort-based faculty development program, using ongoing assessment and feedback to guide continuous improvement and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
Facilitate and coordinate faculty peer and mentor feedback through cohort meetings during a semester-long course development and implementation process.
Design and develop student-success--centered, evidence-based pedagogical resources for faculty participants through sustained cohort communication.
Serve as a resource and advisor to faculty participants, faculty mentors, department leaders, and academic administrators.
Organizational Leadership and Stewardship
Mentor and coordinate professional staff and program contributors in developing curriculum and resource materials for faculty participants.
Develop and sustain methodologically appropriate subject-area networks within and across colleges to support ongoing faculty teaching and student learning development campus-wide.
Manage program resources with an emphasis on responsible stewardship and alignment with BYU values.
Assessment and Continuous Improvement
Contribute to assessment efforts to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of faculty development initiatives.
Use data, feedback, and institutional knowledge to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Collaboration
Collaborate closely with CTL consultants, faculty, department chairs, and deans to ensure alignment and shared ownership of faculty development efforts.
Serve on committees and working groups related to teaching excellence and faculty and student success.
What qualifies you for this role:
*Required: * Master's in Education with 5 years of experience in teaching and learning
Preferred: PhD in Education with a demonstrated research record in professional development.
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
Required:
Substantial experience in faculty development, teaching and learning support, or academic leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex initiatives and collaborate effectively across academic units.
Preferred:
Direct experience with BYU faculty development programs (e.g., YFI, STEMFI).
Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
Familiarity with BYU policies, governance structures, and academic culture.
Demonstrated commitment to BYU's mission and values.
Pay Grade: 52
Typical Starting Pay: $31.25-$40.50
The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary base d on the candidate's job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.