Senior Faculty Development Specialist - AIUS Online (Remote)

Perdoceo Education Corporation•Remote,

20d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Faculty Development Specialist leads the design, development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of professional learning programs and content for and in partnership with faculty within AIUS Academics. Programs include faculty orientation and onboarding, instructional strategy workshops, professional learning assessment, learning objects, and system-level initiatives. The role provides thought leadership and guidance on professional learning best practices, data analysis, instructional design, adult learning theory, student success, leadership practices, performance improvement, change management, and communication. Through consultation, coaching, and innovative learning experiences, the specialist advances instructional quality, faculty engagement, and student success while aligning work with institutional priorities and accreditation standards. The position designs and delivers professional learning across instructional modalities; advises on educational technologies and their accessibility and use; communicates with faculty and stakeholders; maintains university-wide resources and learning materials; coaches faculty; supports onboarding and educational technology initiatives; and coordinates cross-functional projects. It also analyzes participation, engagement, performance, and classroom-functionality data to assess programs and recommend improvements, and integrates emerging instructional technologies, including artificial intelligence, into faculty development.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or international equivalent; preferably in education, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field.
Experience teaching adult learners.
2–3 years of relevant professional development experience.
Experience with instructional design and educational technology.
Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional techniques and methods, visual aids, and learning processes.
Experience communicating effectively and managing projects with faculty and leaders at varying levels.
Service-minded approach to stakeholder support.
Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills.
Training, teaching, and facilitation skills.
Strong project-management and time-management skills; ability to stay organized and manage multiple complex projects.
Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, error-free learning materials.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, ChatGPT, and content creation, editing, and delivery software.
Proficiency with educational technologies, Learning Management Systems, instructional design software platforms, and instructional pedagogy.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, meet objectives as an individual contributor, and contribute to a high-functioning team.
Commitment to ongoing professional development that benefits the AIUS academic community.
Strong critical and creative thinking, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate strategy into actionable items and link activities to business results.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in education, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field.
Higher education teaching experience.
Faculty leadership or academic leadership experience.
Faculty development experience.
Credential or certification in instructional design.
Credential or certification in project management.
Experience with Articulate, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Virtual Campus, Kaltura, Synthesia, and Canva.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate professional learning programs and resources for faculty and staff across instructional modalities, including workshops, online learning, resource materials, and conference-style events.
Research and evaluate educational technologies, maintain expertise, and advise on their functionality, accessibility, emerging features, and alignment with AIUS pedagogical models and strategic priorities.
Design and deliver ongoing communications to faculty and stakeholders, including through departmental email and a system-wide Faculty Support Site.
Maintain compliance of programs and professional learning with accrediting-body standards.
Support new faculty throughout the onboarding process.
Develop and maintain university-wide faculty and staff resources where applicable.
Provide one-on-one coaching and feedback to faculty members.
Initiate and lead projects and programs for the Faculty Development and Support Team as assigned.
Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across the University System to design and deliver professional learning that promotes consistent application of university policies, procedures, and academic practices.
Assist the director in establishing the department’s strategic direction and selecting tools and services for the academic community’s professional learning needs.
Support educational technology initiatives, including testing and training.
Maintain and frequently update professional learning materials.
Analyze educational technologies and recommend ways to ensure efficient student and faculty use.
Conduct classroom functional analyses to identify efficiencies and recommend instructional support.
Analyze faculty participation, engagement, and performance data to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Research, evaluate, and integrate innovative instructional technologies, including artificial intelligence and emerging learning tools, into faculty development initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.