Senior Director, Faculty Affairs
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

BSD DEI - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

About the Department

The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) is the largest unit of the University. Established in 1930, the BSD is comprised of faculty from the clinical and basic sciences. In this unique academic community, a unified division delivers undergraduate, graduate, medical, and postgraduate education in the biological sciences together with outstanding patient care and world-renowned research. The BSD currently includes approximately 135 faculty in the 10 basic science departments, over 800 faculty in 13 clinical departments, and 2400 staff members. The BSD includes the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), approximately 24 academic units, degree-granting committees, and research centers and institutes. The BSD is located on the University's main campus in Hyde Park, 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago. In total, the BSD is responsible for the education and training of more than 1,200 undergraduate students per year and 800 basic science graduate and medical students. The 18 doctoral training programs in biological sciences focus on Darwinian sciences, molecular biosciences, neurosciences, biomedical sciences, public health sciences, radiation physics, and the MD/Ph.D. interdisciplinary scientist training program. Doctoral students in the BSD are supported in part by 25 National Institute of Health (NIH) training grants and NSF, NIH, and HHMI fellowships. The faculty of the BSD, led by the Master of the College, are responsible for teaching undergraduate biology courses. These courses are highly rated by students and the proportion of undergraduates majoring in biology has been increasing. Under the leadership of the University Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the BSD, the BSD and University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC)-a separate legal entity controlled by the University-are collectively known as the University of Chicago Medicine (UChicago Medicine or UCM). UCMC oversees the finances and operations of all inpatient and ambulatory services. The UCMC medical staff is comprised of faculty physicians who receive academic appointments in the University and the clinical departments of the BSD. BSD's patient care operations are conducted on the Hyde Park campus and in clinics located in the South Loop and Orland Park.

Job Summary

The job provides professional research and recommendations in the development and implementation of faculty support programs.

The BSD Office of Faculty Affairs is looking for a collaborative, innovative Senior Director, Faculty Affairs to use evidence-based decision making to develop, implement, and assess programs supporting faculty development. In the role, you will work with the Deans of Faculty Affairs to support academic leaders and faculty at all career stages providing an intentional and integrated approach using a variety of programs contributing to a diverse, inclusive faculty community.

As the Senior Director, Faculty Affairs, you will enhance and support the implementation of institution-wide initiatives related to teaching and learning, inclusive excellence, faculty learning communities, faculty mentoring, leadership development, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and execute the strategy for faculty career development initiatives of the Office of Faculty Affairs.
• Responsible for the creation and delivery of a broad range of programmatic content to support the professional development and quality of work-life of clinical and basic science faculty and academic leaders.
• Coordinate, assess, and evaluate programs that support faculty advancement (e.g. onboarding, mentoring, promotion, tenure, and reappointment, and leadership development) across career stages and appointment types (i.e. tenure-line, teaching, clinical, etc.) informed by best practices.
• Create and manage needs assessment processes as required, including distribution, evaluation, data collection, and analysis, as well as manage databases, websites, etc.
• In collaboration, survey faculty and leadership development need and oversee the design, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of comprehensive programming (e.g. workshops, orientation, seminars, conferences, learning communities, etc.) to address gaps and promote faculty career advancement.
• Develop measures to analyze and evaluate these programs to ensure continual improvement in their quality.
• Collaborate with other faculty-focused units (Office of Human Resources, Office of Academic Affairs, and The Provost Office) to address a range of faculty needs.
• Support the implementation of institution-wide initiatives and administrative policies related to faculty.
• Promote a culture of lifelong learning through leading efforts to build community and wellbeing for faculty members.
• Actively listen to and respond to faculty ideas and concerns, complementing the work of the Faculty Advisory Committee to the Dean of the BSD, Section Chiefs, and Chairs.
• Creates training and programming for faculty and chair development.
• Prepares and presents analyses, reports, and marketing materials to a wide variety of both internal and external audiences. Participates and contributes on a variety of committees/teams and with a diverse array of colleagues and partners.
• Prepares and presents analyses, reports, and marketing materials to a wide variety of both internal and external audiences. Participates and contributes on a variety of committees/teams and with a diverse array of colleagues and partners.
• Conducts research and data gathering (e.g., Internet research, surveys), project planning, and implementation for a wide range of projects.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masters in English, Data Science, Organizational Behavior, or a similar field.

Experience:

• 5 years of related experience in adult training.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience using strategic approaches to leading initiatives that will promote faculty development.
• 5 years of demonstrated success with a critical understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
• Knowledge of promotion and tenure review process including longitudinal assessment of faculty teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Background in teaching, training, customer service, data analysis, and/or scientific communication.
• Strong Instructional Design Skills and Program Development skills
• Experience working as a member of a collaborative, innovative leadership team.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a variety of presentation settings (one-on-one, small and large groups).
• Demonstrated understanding of current best practices related to faculty development, teaching practice, and trends in higher education.
• Demonstrated success working effectively with inclusive practices with faculty from underrepresented groups.
• Demonstrated success with project management using exceptional organizational skills.
• A record of teaching, mentoring, and/or scholarly excellence as an instructional member.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience promoting faculty success.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Microsoft Office Suite facility

Preferred Competencies

• Strong commitment to the success of the team, ability to cooperate with others across boundaries, and engage with colleagues respectfully to get things done.
• Critical understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education in particular with regard to recruitment, hiring, retention, evaluations of teaching, and promotion/tenure of underrepresented faculty.
• Demonstrated understanding of current best practices related to faculty development, teaching practice, and trends in higher education.
• Knowledge of promotion and tenure review process including longitudinal assessment of faculty teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding critical thinking skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to move efficiently, navigate ambiguity, and collectively make an impact.
• Mastery of critical leadership competencies and behaviors, and demonstrated decisiveness.
• Ability to model institutional cultural values and attributes.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to grasp the big picture and institutional goals to integrate into the facility's operation and capital programs.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think through complex challenges, develop collaborative solutions, and execute in ways that align with the organization's core values and strategic objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter ( required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Academic Affairs

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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