The School of Government and Policy is seeking a
Director of Faculty Affairs who will be responsible for the support of full-time and part-time teaching line faculty and adjuncts.
The person filling this position will be working in a start-up environment - creating processes and procedures, navigating unexpected obstacles, and adapting to change frequently. An agile mindset and flexible approach to daily responsibilities is needed as we define new ways of working within a well-established university. We are seeking a solution-focused person with a demonstrated ability to create new paths to achieve results.
Reporting to the Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs, the Director of Faculty Affairs is an academic and administrative leader who is responsible for strategic and operational excellence in the following:
- Faculty Recruitment, Appointment, and Retention: Developing, leading and implementing effective strategies for faculty recruitment, selection processes and contracting. Serve as the senior staff lead on the Appointment & Promotions committee for the school.
- Faculty Policy, Rules, and Procedures: Developing and maintaining faculty governance frameworks, institutional policies, and compliance standards, including accreditation and program review. Faculty Culture and Community: Cultivating a vibrant intellectual community through visiting faculty engagements, seminars, lecture series, and interdisciplinary programming. Faculty Mentorship and Professional Development: Designing and sustaining mentorship programs and collaborating with the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) to support faculty growth and teaching excellence at all career stages.
- Assessment and Accreditation: Leading assessment strategy across the portfolio and overseeing the implementation of the University's assessment management system, AEFIS.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities- Lead and manage the search and hiring process for designated faculty, including contract negotiation and the onboarding of new faculty ensuring fair and inclusive hiring practices.
- Oversee the faculty appointment and promotion process.
- Work closely with the Instructional Resource Center to develop and maintain faculty professional development opportunities; provide guidance and support to faculty members regarding professional development opportunities.
- Coordinate the annual evaluation process for faculty performance and promotion.
- Research and prepare reports on faculty demographics, salary equity and annual contract data.
- Address faculty-related issues, conflicts and disciplinary actions in a fair and consistent manner.
- Work with accrediting bodies and the Office of the Provost to meet compliance standards.
- Work closely with the Instructional Resource Center on new program and course developments.
- Gather data and relevant information for program review and prepare it for submission to the appropriate review and accrediting bodies.
- Develop and implement assessment plans for designated programs, including the implementation of assessment management software, AEFIS; Track the health of the programs by gathering data and preparing reports.
- Serve on and/or chair special committees to support strategic projects within the division and broader university-wide initiatives.
- Serve as a senior aide, strategic advisor, and executive enabler to the Vice Dean of Education, translating institutional priorities into actionable plans, preparing the Vice Dean for key meetings and decisions, convening cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring continuity and follow-through across all faculty affairs initiatives.
- Lead the development, review, and implementation of faculty rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional governance standards, accreditation requirements, and evolving best practices in higher education.
- Direct full-cycle faculty hiring and retention efforts, including strategic recruitment, equitable selection processes, contract negotiation, onboarding, performance assessment, and promotion, with a focus on building a diverse and high-performing faculty body.
- Cultivate a vibrant faculty community by organizing and leading scholarly programming, including visiting faculty engagements, lecture series, interdisciplinary seminars, and other events that strengthen intellectual culture and cross-departmental connection.
- Design and sustain a comprehensive faculty mentorship program that supports career development at all stages, promotes peer learning, and fosters a culture of belonging, professional growth, and long-term retention.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications- Eight years of management experience in a complex higher education environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in faculty affairs, compliance, accreditation, and academic planning.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred QualificationsClassified Title: Director Faculty Affairs
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: District of Columbia
Department name: Faculty
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy
