Faculty Manager, First-Year Experience (Hybrid) in Waterbury, Connecticut at Post University
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Job Description
This is a full-time position with hybrid on-site presence required in Waterbury, CT.
Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 per year (Full-time Employee)
Who We Are
Post University is a thriving organization with an unfolding, amazing success story centered on one mission – changing the lives of its students and associates. Our approach is simple, authentic, and unique. At Post University, each day begins and ends with a demonstration of distinct behaviors unique to our culture and way of life. Our team of passionate professionals daily embraces a culture that celebrates bold ideas, supports individual growth, and puts our students at the heart of everything we do.
For more than 130 years, Post University has been dedicated to student success, serving thousands of learners across our online, main campus, undergraduate, and graduate programs. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about contributing to a collaborative and student‑focused community.
Due to Post-specific operational and administrative considerations, the position is not approved to be performed in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York. Candidates must be physically located and perform their work from an approved state.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Faculty Manager provides direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for Associate Faculty within the First-Year Experience program. This role focuses on ensuring consistent instructional quality, strong faculty engagement, adherence to faculty expectations, and an extraordinary student experience across assigned First-Year Experience course sections.
The Faculty Manager regularly reviews faculty performance, course activity, student engagement, and instructional practices and addresses performance concerns when needed. The Faculty Manager works closely with Course Chairs to support faculty performance, staffing, and continuous improvement.
To remain connected to the student and faculty experience, the Faculty Manager also teaches four First-Year Experience courses annually.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Faculty Management
- Supervise and support assigned Associate Faculty.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty questions, concerns, and day-to-day support.
- Monitor faculty performance and provide timely feedback and coaching.
- Address performance concerns and document coaching or improvement plans as needed.
- Partner with Course Chairs on faculty evaluations, performance concerns, retention, and staffing decisions.
- Recognize and share strong teaching practices.
Instructional Quality and Faculty Support
- Review approximately 50 active course sections each week for instructional quality, faculty engagement, grading, student outreach, and adherence to faculty expectations.
- Hold Associate Faculty accountable for meeting established faculty expectations and delivering a consistent, high-quality student experience.
- Review student success and faculty performance data to identify strengths, concerns, and trends.
- Conduct course reviews and classroom observations as needed.
- Analyze course-level metrics including participation rates, assignment completion, persistence indicators, outreach activity, and student outcomes.
- Provide actionable feedback and recommendations to improve instructional practices and student success results.
- Escalate significant instructional concerns to the Course Chair or appropriate academic leader.
Faculty Development
- Support the onboarding and development of new Associate Faculty.
- Provide individualized coaching based on course observations, performance data, and student outcomes.
- Identify faculty development needs and coordinate appropriate learning opportunities.
- Promote evidence-based teaching practices, instructional technologies, and student engagement strategies.
- Collaborate with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on faculty development initiatives.
Collaboration and Student Success
- Collaborate with Course Chairs, advising, academic leaders, and student support teams to improve retention, persistence, and student achievement.
- Share data-informed recommendations related to faculty effectiveness and instructional quality.
- Participate in strategic initiatives focused on first-year student success and educational effectiveness.
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teach four courses annually within the First-Year Experience program.
- Serve as a model of excellent instruction by consistently demonstrating faculty expectations, effective teaching practices, strong student engagement, and instructional excellence.
- Use direct teaching experience to inform faculty support, professional development, and continuous program improvement.
- Demonstrate through direct teaching the level of care, engagement, responsiveness, and instructional quality expected to provide First-Year Experience students with an extraordinary experience at Post.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience.
- Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or supporting faculty or instructional staff.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage data, analytics, and performance metrics to inform decisions and drive improvement.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and consistency.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience developing online courses at the college level.
- Familiarity with Blackboard or similar learning management systems.
- Understanding of or experience using AI tools in content creation.
- Online teaching experience in higher education.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and performance required. Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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