Director of Faculty Affairs

Posting Number A01711 Position Title Director of Faculty Affairs Position Number E01273 Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $64,500 – $107,600. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. MSU Denver offers a full benefits package. Pay Grade Employee Category Professional staff Department Academic Affairs EClass Code Full Time Professional Staff Position Summary
The person in this role works collaboratively with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs to develop, coordinate, and implement training and ongoing support of all the institution’s electronic portfolio development initiatives. In addition, the person in this role will work with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs to develop and implement professional development programs for faculty undergoing evaluation and for Department Chairs, Directors, Deans, and Associate Deans, with the goal of improving faculty success in all evaluation processes and enhancing the management skills of academic leadership.

IND208 Duties/Responsibilities
ePortfolio Oversight (40%)
1. Provide guidance and strategies for the preparation and on-line submission of the faculty ePortfolio activity report system, Sabbatical Leave Application, or Reassigned Time Applications.
2. Oversee the Digital Measure Advisory Group that maintains university-wide overview of the ePortfolio activity report system.
3. Liaise with University offices, programs, and departments involved in faculty review, promotion, and tenure activities.
4. Regularly monitor and assess university retention, tenure, promotion ( RTP ) and post-tenure review ( PTR ) processes to determine best use practices for ePortfolio system; identify problems and devise solutions.
5. Serve as Administrator of the ePortfolio system trouble-shooting technical issues, coordinating with vendor to update and improve system, and instituting changes to the system.
6. Stay current with any ePortfolio system changes that might impact faculty participation and understanding.
7. Monitor and update the content of the Digital Measures web pages.
8. Provide technical support for software issues users encounter; respond to and resolve help desk requests.

Faculty Evaluation Programs (25%)
In collaboration with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs:
1. Conduct workshops to support faculty undergoing retention, tenure, promotion ( RTP ) or post-tenure review ( PTR ) evaluations.
2. Conduct workshops to support faculty applying for Sabbatical Leave.
3. Conduct workshops to support faculty, Chairs, and administrators charged with reviewing RTP / PTR portfolios as part of the faculty evaluation process.
4. Regularly review and update workshop content as needed to ensure consistency with policies and procedures included in the Faculty Employment Handbook.

Professional Development Programs (25%)
In partnership with the Provost, Vice Provost, and HR staff:
1. Develop and implement a leadership development program for Department Chairs, Directors, Deans, and Associate Deans.
2. Develop and implement an awards/recognition program for faculty, Department Chairs, Directors, Deans, and Associate Deans.

Support the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs on initiatives related to faculty excellence (5%)
1. Assist the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs on initiatives designed to implement the vision of the Provost and President, and to operationalize those elements of the University Strategic Plan relating to faculty excellence.
2. Assist the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs on initiatives designed to support equity, diversity, and inclusion among the faculty.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Required Qualifications
1. Terminal degree in an academic discipline
2. Minimum of two years of working experience in higher education
3. Experience working independently and meeting deadlines/expectations
4. Experience in some form of faculty development programming, including experience collaborating with faculty across disciplines Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience as a tenure-line faculty member
2. Participation in evaluation processes related to faculty retention, tenure, or promotion, as a candidate or reviewer
3. Experience designing training materials
4. Experience in the development of leadership training programs
5. Experience collaborating with shared governance structures such as Faculty Senate, Council of Chairs and Directors, Deans Council, etc.
6. Experience with Digital Measures or other comparable ePortfolio systems Work Hours Posting date 08/25/2021 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 09/29/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants
IMPORTANT : In order to be considered as an applicant, you must apply via the online application system: www.msudenverjobs.com .

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and our prospective teammates are our highest priority and as an institution, we are required to have proof of vaccination on file for all employees.

MSU Denver is requiring all employees to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19, or to submit an exemption and be subject to following the Covid-19 safety protocols. As an employee of MSU Denver, an exemption or lack of proof of vaccination will require you to submit to weekly Covid-19 testing starting the week of August 23, 2021. Additionally, all institutions on campus are requiring that masks be worn indoors regardless of your vaccinations status. Talent Team Representative Tanya Rogowsky Talent Team Representative E-mail trogowsk@msudenver.edu Benefits
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Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.