Job description
We are now accepting applications for a qualified Director of Faculty Development – College of Medicine at Belmont University.
Employment Type
Staff
Internal Job Category
Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time
Department
College of Medicine
Hours
37.5
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:
The Director of Faculty Development provides leadership in
designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive initiatives that support
the academic and professional growth of the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of
Medicine faculty across all categories, ranks, and tracks. This essential
leadership role within the Office of Faculty Success ensures compliance with
LCME accreditation standards related to faculty preparation, instructional
effectiveness, and continuous professional development.
Primary Position Responsibilities:
- Provides
strategic and operational leadership for faculty development initiatives
aligned with Belmont FCOM’s mission, strategic plan, and LCME
accreditation standards. Oversees the Faculty Development Committee to
ensure effective governance, shared decision-making, and alignment with
institutional priorities. Manages data systems for faculty development,
ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with university
policies. - Leads
the design and execution of longitudinal faculty development programming
that spans instructional methodology, curriculum design, student
assessment, academic scholarship, and leadership development. Collaborates
with academic departments and institutional stakeholders to assess faculty
needs and tailor programming accordingly. Ensures offerings are inclusive,
evidence-based, and responsive to evolving educational standards. - Provides
consultation and training in evidence-based teaching practices, including
active learning, inclusive pedagogy, and technology-enhanced instruction.
Supports faculty in developing learning objectives, narrative assessments,
and formative feedback strategies. Ensures faculty are well prepared for
their teaching and supervisory roles across the curriculum. - Leads
efforts to ensure faculty development activities meet accreditation
standards, particularly those outlined by the LCME. Prepares and manages
data and reports for accreditation reviews, site visits, and institutional
audits. Collaborates with compliance and academic affairs offices to
maintain readiness and alignment with evolving regulatory expectations. - Evaluates
faculty development initiatives using both qualitative and quantitative
metrics to ensure effectiveness and impact. Maintains comprehensive
records of participation and outcomes to support LCME documentation and
continuous quality improvement. Benchmarks against national best practices
and contributes to scholarship in faculty development. - Develops
and executes internal and external communications to promote faculty
development programming and opportunities. Leverages digital platforms,
newsletters, and social media to enhance visibility, engagement, and
participation. Ensures consistent messaging that reflects institutional
values and strategic priorities. - Directs
mentoring programs for early- and mid-career faculty, fostering academic
growth and institutional engagement. - Designs and facilitates workshops on
promotion, tenure, and academic advancement, including preparation for
evaluation processes. Supports faculty in developing scholarly projects in
medical education and in building robust teaching portfolios. - The
above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and
requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may
be assigned to job incumbents.
Required Qualifications:
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
- Form diverse leaders of character;
- Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
- And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
- Ability
to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data
from different sources, and identify alternative solutions. - Interprets
and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root
cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks
beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine
benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations. - Ability
to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols.
Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and
quality issues associated with the program/project. - Ability
to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver
presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. - Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or
individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand
the information and the message. - Ability to listen and respond
appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further
the institution’s strategic objectives. - Ability
to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and
software. - Experience
working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to
high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard
work. - Ability
to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community.
Required EducationMaster’s Degree Required (M.Ed., MSMedEd, MHPE, etc.). Doctoral degree is preferred (Ed.D, Ph.D, etc.).
Required ExperienceRequired: Postgraduate degree that aligns with the role’s educational, leadership, and accreditation responsibilities (e.g., M.Ed., MSMedEd, MHPE). (EdD preferred). Minimum of 4 years as faculty at an institution of higher education. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred: 3 years of experience in faculty development, instructional design, or academic leadership. Experience in a leadership role within a medical school or health professions education. Record of scholarly activity in medical education or faculty development.
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States
How to apply
Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the American with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Click here to learn more.
Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws
