Chamberlain University

Faculty Development Specialist

MINNEAPOLIS, MNPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Chamberlain University

  • Job overview

    The Faculty Development Specialist at Chamberlain University is responsible for creating and implementing faculty development programs to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness in the prelicensure nursing program, supporting faculty growth and mentoring.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The specialist designs, implements, and evaluates faculty onboarding, development, and mentoring programs, collaborates with national and location teams, supports faculty retention, maintains records, and travels up to 25-30% to support faculty development across locations.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $80,336.75 to $140,851.54, with adjustments based on experience and location. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k with 6% employer match, flexible time off, and 12 paid holidays.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a PhD in Nursing or related field, 5 years of nursing education experience including clinical and didactic, 3 years teaching online, curriculum development experience, current RN license, and prior scholarship at Assistant Professor level or above.

  • Work environment and culture

    Chamberlain University promotes a culture of service excellence called Chamberlain Care®, emphasizing care for self, colleagues, patients, and all, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment with a hybrid schedule.

  • Company information

    Chamberlain University is a regionally accredited institution with a 130-year history, offering nursing and health professions programs, part of Adtalem Global Education, focused on educating diverse healthcare professionals.

  • Job location and travel

    The role operates on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday) and requires up to 25-30% travel to various locations to support faculty development.

  • Unique job features

    The position involves leadership in faculty development with innovative teaching and learning initiatives, mentorship, and collaboration across national and location teams to promote best practices in nursing education.

Company overview

Chamberlain University is a private, for-profit healthcare and nursing education institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It primarily generates revenue through tuition fees and online course offerings. Established in 1889, it has a long history of evolving to meet the needs of the healthcare industry, including expanding its programs to include online education and advanced degrees. The university is known for its strong emphasis on practical, hands-on training and a commitment to student success in the healthcare field.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your expertise in nursing education, faculty development, and curriculum design, emphasizing your experience with adult learning theory and online teaching environments.

  • Focus on showcasing your skills in program development, faculty onboarding, mentoring, and collaboration with academic leadership, as these are central to the Faculty Development Specialist role.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Chamberlain University’s official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current faculty development team members or academic leaders at Chamberlain University on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent faculty development initiatives, expressing admiration for Chamberlain Care® culture, or asking about their experiences with faculty mentoring programs.

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