Associate Director of Faculty Development (Lecturer)

Title: Associate Director of Faculty Development (Lecturer)

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Admin Support Units

Department: Office Faculty Development

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

The UMass Amherst Office of Faculty Development (OFD) seeks a non-tenure-track faculty position with a 100% FTE calendar-year (12-month) appointment for the position of Associate Director of Faculty Development. The Director reports to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development (APFD) and creates, implements, and evaluates a set of signature programs, resources and new initiatives to enhance the success of all faculty. The Associate Director also participates in analysis of surveys of faculty needs and satisfaction to inform this programming. The Associate Director is responsible for a set of faculty development program areas or initiatives, which will involve mentoring faculty within the program area, facilitating workshops and panels, developing or updating resources, and other activities, consistent with the mission of the Office of Faculty Development and the Associate Director's interests and expertise.

Possible signature programming areas of responsibility include:
Early Career
Mid-Career
Advanced Career
Supporting NTT
Scholarly Writing
Mutual Mentoring
Leadership Essentials and/or Faculty Directors in Leadership Development
Community, Inclusion & Well-being

Areas of responsibility could also include the Office of Faculty Development's partner programming in Research & Engagement and Awards & Recognition.

Candidates for this position must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff. They must work to build and sustain effective working relationships and work collaboratively to promote teamwork, diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and accessibility. Candidates must be dedicated to purposefully promoting and encouraging personal and professional growth, respect, self-reflection, curiosity, and continuous learning.

Essential Functions

Design, implement, and evaluate in-person and virtual programs, learning communities, and/or resources for faculty development in professional areas outside of teaching.

Ensure signature programs in the Associate Director portfolio are effectively delivered. The initial portfolio will consist of 2-4 signature programming areas, depending on the size of the programs and their associated workload. Portfolio areas may change over time based on Office needs, workload, and Associate Director interest and expertise.

Contribute to office initiatives, including but not limited to faculty satisfaction research and programming retreats.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with offices and colleges across the campus to deliver faculty programming. Collaborate effectively within the Provost's Office (Faculty Diversity, Center for Teaching & Learning, IDEAS, Academic HR) and with relevant offices, such as the Office of Research and Engagement, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and with Deans and Associate Deans across the colleges.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent terminal degree is required for this non-tenure-track academic faculty position.

Ability to develop, execute and evaluate evidence-based and impactful programmatic initiatives that respond to demonstrated needs.

Demonstrated ability in building collaborative relationships across diverse and multi-disciplinary departments and colleges; ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with all stakeholders.

Outstanding organization and communication skills and ability to effectively manage multiple demands simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to motivate and lead a team of collaborators. Exceptional ability to facilitate collaborative projects, and to work cooperatively with staff, faculty, department chairs/heads, and administrators.

Experience or familiarity with faculty development and/or organizational development in a higher education environment.

Additional Details

Organizational Values:

Commitment to support and promote the campus values of Excellence; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Engagement; Intellectual Creativity and Innovation; Respect; Sustainability; Integrity and Transparency within the institution, as detailed in the UMass Amherst Strategic Plan, For The Common Good.

Commitment to the Office of Faculty Development's values of being Responsive, Evidence Based, Collaborative, Inclusive and Excellent.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Salary Information

The hiring range for this position is $75,500 - $78,000 annually.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter describing interest, preferred signature programs, and qualifications for this position, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please apply by March 1, 2026 to ensure consideration.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.