Boston University

DIRECTOR OF FACULTY ENGAGEMENT, Provost Faculty Academic Services

Boston University$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. is required.
  • 4-7 years of experience in higher education faculty development.
  • Proven track record of peer-reviewed research and published work.
  • Experience designing and managing programs in complex academic settings.
  • Strong project management and communication skills; teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Advance faculty research and scholarship initiatives.
  • Introduce faculty to campus resources and services.
  • Direct mentorship programs for faculty career development.
  • Foster a collaborative academic culture among faculty.
  • Cultivate leadership skills across different faculty ranks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape faculty development at a prestigious research university.
  • Collaboration with college deans and faculty developers.
  • Access to robust campus resources and professional networks.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Director of Faculty Engagement will support the development of faculty at different career stages by developing comprehensive faculty engagement initiatives delivered through a variety of modalities as appropriate.

The Director will focus on:
  • Advancing faculty research and scholarship.
  • Introducing faculty to campus resource.
  • Directing faculty mentorship and career development programs.
  • Fostering a robust and collaborative scholarly community and academic culture.
  • Cultivating leadership skills across all ranks.


The Director will support BUs mission as a world class research university that also values pedagogical excellence. Collaborating actively with key partners, including college deans and faculty developers, Faculty Fellows, the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (IETL), and the Office of Research and Development (ORD), is integral to the role.

Required Skills

  • A Ph.D. is required.
  • At least 4-7 years of experience in relevant aspects of higher education faculty development.
  • A record of peer-reviewed research and publishing; demonstrated success designing and managing programs in complex academic environments.
  • Relevant professional development; strong project management and communication skills.
  • Teaching experience in higher education preferred.


About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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