Faculty Development Specialist- Miami Campus

Position Overview

As a Faculty Development Specialist at Galen College of Nursing, you will be responsible for enhancing teaching effectiveness using a scholarly and supportive approach to develop educators at Galen College of Nursing. This position plays a vital role in providing local and institutional faculty development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts regular observations of faculty teaching across delivery modalities (ground, virtual, and asynchronous), offering constructive guidance and actionable feedback to support teaching growth and effectiveness.

• Develops and advances faculty members’ instructional performance through targeted coaching, mentorship, and implementation of teaching best practices.

• In conjunction with and under the guidance of the Associate Directors of Faculty Development, develops assessment tools, analyzes data, presents findings, and makes evidence-based recommendations to support faculty development initiatives.

• Makes sure faculty development courses offered through the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) are monitored and facilitated.

• Collaborates with Associate Directors of Faculty Development to design and deliver workshops, trainings, learning communities, and resources aimed at building instructional capacity.

• Disseminates relevant literature and research related to adult learning, teaching strategies, and educational technologies to enhance curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

• Provides instructional coaching and support, leveraging tools and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

• Contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of TLA courses with a focus on evidence-based instructional practices.

• Coordinates and supports campus-based and college-wide faculty development opportunities and events.

• Builds collaborative relationships with campus faculty and leadership to align development efforts with instructional needs.

Position Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Education, Nursing Education, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.

• Special Qualifications: Minimum of 1–2 years of full-time teaching experience; demonstrated experience in faculty mentoring, coaching, or professional development. Must exhibit flexibility, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience with Canvas or similar learning management systems required.

Other

• Benefits: At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance

• Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.