Job Title: Manager, Faculty Development
Location: LSC-System Office
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 31725
Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC

• Student Focused

• Own It

• Advance Equity

• Cultivate Community

• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, affordable academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion.

LSC, which consists of seven colleges, ten centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online, was named a 2017 Great Colleges to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager, Faculty Development manages System-Wide Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Development programs and is responsible for leading recruitment, selection, logistics, curriculum development, and budget and resource management for several faculty and adjunct faculty development programs and initiatives. Manage the development, preparation and facilitation of training needs for faculty and adjunct faculty as needed, serve as a member of system-wide committees and train/develop support staff in the department. The Manager also works across functional units to develop competency models to be used throughout the system for selection, assessment, and training and development in support of development efforts for instructional leaders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage System-Wide Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Development programs
2. Responsible for leading recruitment, selection, logistics, curriculum development, budget and resource management for faculty development programs and initiatives
3. Manage program resources to provide specific programs or service offerings to internal or external stakeholders in the areas of faculty and adjunct development
4. Develop and present oral and/or written communications related to faculty and adjunct faculty development programs and direct content for training on related issues and topics
5. Facilitate faculty and adjunct faculty development learning experiences utilizing a variety of modalities and instructional methods
6. Review and analyze faculty and adjunct faculty development programs in relation to current trends in higher education and instructional leader development
7. Collaborate with Director/Executive Director to plan and implement processes and tools
8. Engage stakeholders across the system to improve efficiency and communication such as the System-Wide Faculty Development Advisory Council, and faculty and instructional leaders
9. Represent department on committees, at meetings, conferences and in professional organizations
10. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with overlapping time-frames and deadlines
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidential information
• Ability to deliver training to diverse groups of employees

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience developing and delivering training and development content in higher education or non-profit organizations
• Project or program management experience

Salary

Hiring Salary is $52,430

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

All applicants for Full Time Faculty and Adjunct Faculty positions are required to provide a cover letter and unofficial transcripts for consideration for employment with Lone Star College.

Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. You must limit your file name to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.