Lead Faculty - AI in Business

4w4 weeks ago

European Wax Center

US · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

The Lead Faculty is a member of the faculty with rank appropriate to the educational and professional background of the individual, who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing faculty within a specific academic program. This role exemplifies teaching and student support strategies while upholding faculty performance standards and student engagement policies.

Day-to-day responsibilities include teaching 2 courses (8 to 12 quarter hours) each quarter, with a total of 8 courses per academic year, while focusing on faculty coaching, managing, and administrative duties. The Lead Faculty proactively supports all facets of the learning environment and champions education through Colorado Technical University's Professional Learning Model.

As a member of faculty management, this role contributes to new faculty onboarding and training, including needs assessment, interviewing candidates, and coaching and mentoring. The Lead Faculty coaches, manages, and inspires faculty through the instructional process, driving compliance with academic policies and striving to continuously improve instructional expertise.

This position offers the opportunity to shape programmatic learning outcomes and assist program graduates in fulfilling the evolving needs of the marketplace. The Lead Faculty completes a minimum of 8 hours of training and professional development each academic year, supporting ongoing growth and leadership development.

Requirements

Educational and professional background appropriate for faculty rank
Ability to manage and coach faculty within a specific academic program or set of programs
Demonstrated commitment to student engagement policies, including faculty presence, participation, feedback, and outreach
Experience with faculty evaluation processes, including class observations and performance reviews
Ability to drive compliance with academic policies and procedures
Willingness to complete a minimum of 8 hours of training and professional development each academic year

Responsibilities

Performs responsibilities as a faculty member as outlined in the job description and in accordance with the Faculty Handbook and Employee Handbook
Participates in periodic and annual faculty evaluation requirements, including class observations, to ensure a strong, student-focused educational environment
Contributes to new faculty onboarding and training, including needs assessment, interviewing candidates, and coaching and mentoring
Coaches, manages, and inspires faculty through the instructional process, driving compliance with academic policies and procedures
Observes faculty, monitors applicable reports and dashboards, and reviews course elements to ensure quality of instruction
Reviews and provides feedback on faculty performance, including periodic performance reviews
Reviews student-based and other evaluation sources, shares evaluations with faculty, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements solutions