Faculty Developer

As a member of the Professional Development team, the Faculty Developer facilitates faculty development activities for all full-time and adjunct faculty. The faculty developer supports faculty in areas related to equitable practices, classroom management, instructional design, delivery, and assessment and provides a collaborative, team-based approach in working with faculty, academic leaders, mentors, and the Director of Professional Development to ensure quality in teaching and learning. The Faculty Developer assists in the development of both full-time and adjunct faculty by facilitating professional development sessions, providing individualized coaching and communication, and by assisting faculty with connecting to needed resources.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate new faculty academy and adjunct faculty onboarding.
• Lead the mentor program and collaborate with faculty mentors.
• Plan and facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty.
• Perform classroom observation cycle with faculty participating in the Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS).
• Collaborate with Academic Leadership to address faculty instructional needs.
• Provide individual coaching and support to faculty.
• Assist with planning and implementing all Professional Development initiatives in online and in-person formats including:
  • Faculty in-service
  • New Faculty Development Program
  • Professional development offerings
  • Facilitate FQAS competency courses
  • Professional Development Day
• Establish a solid relationship with all CVTC faculty and leaders.
• Exhibit understanding of instructional design principles, learning theory, cooperative learning methods and practices, and performance-based assessments.
• Demonstrate understanding of higher education institutions and current trends in postsecondary education.
• Support the WTCS FQAS team through contributing to annual reports, participation in calls and meetings, system-wide summit, and overseeing the implementation of FQAS competency curriculum.
• Participate in Professional Development grant activities and manage the grant when assigned.
• Work collaboratively with a wide variety of people one-on-one and in a team environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate functional ability in departmental systems and participate in ongoing process improvement.
• Think creatively and put ideas into actions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Possess strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in an education-related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years full-time teaching experience.
• Experience with course design, delivery, assessment, and collaborative learning.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2025 annual benefits include:

• 3 - 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
  
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year's holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC's health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 6.95%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711