Director of Faculty Engagement and Early Career Development Programs

10.5-month position; employee will be off one month in the summer and two weeks in the winter (exact time frame negotiable).

About the Office

The Office of Faculty Development & Diversity (OFDD) provides a range of resources and programs—including training and support for individual faculty, department chairs, and deans—in faculty development and diversity. The office guides academic leadership and faculty on mentoring, tenure, and promotion processes, and offers extensive professional development programming and grants for faculty and academic staff across their careers.

Purpose and Goals

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice Provost, the Director of Faculty Engagement and Early Career Development Programs will collaborate with units such as the Graduate School and the Center for Teaching Innovation. The role supports faculty, particularly early-career faculty, fosters a positive department climate, and designs and delivers programs to address areas of concern and enhance strengths.

Responsibilities

• Identify and connect faculty with support resources for professional development opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate tailored workshops for faculty mentoring graduate students and other faculty.
• Facilitate conversations around best practices and action plans to sustain or improve department climate, supporting a culture of excellence and belonging.
• Facilitate search committee workshops.
• Develop and deliver workshops at new faculty orientation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Development, Psychology, Education, Communication, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in curriculum development and program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with a variety of constituents across the university.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Experience facilitating complex conversations.
• Familiarity and experience working with faculty (tenure-track and non-tenure-track).
• Understanding of the role of academic leadership in supporting faculty and the needs of academic leaders (chairs, deans, associate deans).
• Demonstrated knowledge of existing research and literature in faculty development, campus climate, and department cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, EdD, or JD.

Pay

Hiring budget for this position is $72,400–$85,000 annually, with the offer based on the finalist’s experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours/week, on campus (within daily commuting distance from Ithaca, NY).
• Some hybrid activities are possible, but regular and frequent on-campus presence is expected. Fully remote work is not available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
• Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.