Director of Faculty Development and Retention

Director of Faculty Development and Retention

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four-year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning.

About The Position

The Director of Faculty Development and Retention oversees a comprehensive development program for AWSOM faculty, focusing on wellness, engagement, and retention. Responsibilities include implementing professional development activities, peer mentoring, and faculty awards programs, assessing development needs, tracking participation, and supporting accreditation efforts. The Director also manages the Clinical Affiliate Faculty Development Liaison.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive faculty development program for all full-time and part-time faculty, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
• Develop and lead a faculty wellness initiative that promotes well-being, resilience, and work-life integration.
• Create and manage programs and initiatives that foster faculty engagement, satisfaction, and long-term retention.
• Establish and direct a structured faculty mentoring program to support career advancement, scholarly growth, and leadership development.
• Conduct regular assessments of faculty professional development needs and use data to inform programming and resource allocation.
• Administer a faculty awards and recognition program to celebrate excellence in teaching, research, service, and leadership.
• Monitor and report faculty participation in development activities, using data to evaluate impact and guide continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and academic leadership.
• Supervise and support the Clinical Affiliate Faculty Development Liaison to ensure consistent engagement and development across clinical sites.
• Contribute to accreditation-related activities, including documentation, reporting, and implementation of faculty development standards.
• Serve as a liaison for Continuing Medical Education (CME) solutions, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to support the recruitment, onboarding, and integration of new faculty members into the institution.
• Other duties as assigned.

People Leadership

Qualifications and Requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands : In the work environment described, position requires sitting at a desk and utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye / hand coordination, bending and stretching, and physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.

Work Environment : Work is performed full-time (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones. This role requires working in an open setting near colleagues. The noise level is typically low to moderate. The role also requires interaction with both the public and internal team members in a professional and courteous manner. Some local travel will be required, and a flexible schedule may be necessary to accommodate business needs, including occasional evening and weekend work hours.

Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.