Faculty Development Coordinator

Position Summary

The Faculty Development Coordinator at California Baptist University (CBU) supports faculty in their classroom-based research and scholarship initiatives. Key responsibilities include coordinating faculty development initiatives, assisting with writing sessions and project incubators, and providing guidance on IRB applications and scholarly writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support faculty development initiatives focused on scholarship, including workshops, writing sessions, and project incubators.
• Aid in planning and facilitating faculty learning communities, retreats, and writing groups centered on scholarship and faith integration.
• Provide initial guidance and appropriate referrals to faculty developing classroom-based research projects, helping to clarify concepts, research questions, and next steps.
• Support faculty in preparing exempt IRB applications for classroom-based studies under supervision, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and guidelines.
• Create and maintain practical resources (e.g., templates, brief instructional videos, and handouts) to assist faculty with research development, IRB processes, and scholarly writing.
• Help faculty identify foundational methodological approaches and connect them with advanced support resources (e.g., statisticians or research methodologists) as needed.
• Track and maintain records of faculty participation, events, and supported projects to support program assessment and reporting efforts.
• Collaborate with Center staff to identify recurring faculty needs and develop targeted programs and support initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating guest speakers, workshops, and conference-related activities related to scholarship and faith integration.
• Deliver responsive, supportive service to faculty, demonstrating professionalism, encouragement, and clear, effective communication.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to effectively carry out all essential duties. The following requirements outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role:

• Demonstrated commitment to living out and upholding the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and web-based course delivery platforms.
• Proficiency in both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Education and/or Experience

A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, along with three to five years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.