Director of Faculty Development

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tanner, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 06030
College/Division: CCC-102010-VP of Academics/Academic Dean
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 4:00 PM Central
Campus Location: Calhoun Community College

Position Summary

The Director of Faculty Development will provide leadership, training and professional development for instructional faculty, both full and part-time. This position will work in conjunction with the Director of Distance Learning, instructional deans, department chairs, and faculty to promoting excellence in teaching and learning and student success through the development and implementation of dynamic professional development programs aligned with the college's strategic priorities.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule C-3, Grade I: $70,955 - $103,055

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• Online application
• Current rsum
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coordination, and planning for professional development for full and part-time faculty.

Coordinate with the Vice-President for Academic Affairs to establish, implement, and conduct a structured professional development program that includes new faculty onboarding and orientation.

Provide leadership and instruction in the Principles of Quality to all staff and faculty members and assist in the identification and completion of quality improvement projects within the College.

Work collaboratively with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and instructional deans to research, plan, write, and implement academic policies and procedures as well as coordinate college-wide teaching and learning initiatives for the college that are based on nationally recognized best practices, and improve the quality and delivery of academic programs and services.

Work closely with the Distance Learning Director in the development and execution of quality distance learning course offerings as well as the development and maintenance of educational technology platforms and tools to support faculty teaching excellence and student learning.

Work closely with the instructional deans to onboard and assist new faculty in building a teaching portfolio for tenure recommendation.

Work with Academic Affairs to organize the faculty showcase for Honors Day, the spring Teaching, Learning, and design Conference, and Faculty Excellence Awards.

Maintain a system of verification of professional development activities to provide documentation for those individuals who maintain teacher certification.

Work in conjunction with the Dual Enrollment Coordinator to provide orientation, training, and evaluation of dual enrollment faculty.

Serve as an ex-officio member of the Faculty Development Committee and the Staff Development Committee.

Work closely with the Office for Institutional Effectiveness and Research to ensure compliance with regional accreditation standards and guidelines.

Create and maintain a faculty repository of information and best practices for training and instructional purposes in Canvas.

Promote positive morale and ensure adequate internal/external communication.

Supervise assigned staff, to include setting appropriate expectations and evaluating performance based on those expectations.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution is required.

A minimum of five (5) years' experience in teaching or instruction at the postsecondary level is required.

Documented familiarity in instructional design and/or instructional technology is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

Experience in event planning;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Proficient computer usage;

Understanding of the College's mission and vision;

Confidence in decision making and communication skills;

Demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum/program;

Demonstrated experience in data-based decision-making;

Demonstrated experience in the use of educational technology;

Demonstrated commitment to student success;

Knowledge of Federal and State policies and regulations;

Ability to read, interpret and explain policies and procedures;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner;

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;

Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds including students, parents, college employees, and the public;

Ability to handle various situations in a calm and professional manner;

Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues;

Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times;

Ability to operate in a high pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner;

A focus on details;

A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;

Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;

Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet the needs of the office of Academic Affairs;

A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.calhoun.edu

P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2590
256-306-2591
jobs@calhoun.edu
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.