Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Faculty Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development initiatives for faculty members to enhance teaching effectiveness, pedagogical skills, and overall instructional quality. 

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver faculty development instruction consistent with required instructor certifications and documented instructor hours.
• Support instruction and/or facilitation for recognized faculty development.
• Develop and update faculty development materials in alignment with the client’s instructional methods and course requirements.
• Ability to identify the educational needs of instructors and developers while coordinating with team lead on student instructor training plans.
• Provide data entry into the Faculty Management Database.
• Provide objective training evaluation guidance of student instructors and successfully complete unit training to become a certified evaluator.
• Design and develop formal educational and training courses related to instruction, development, and formal training.
• Plan, and conduct train the trainer programs, courses, and seminars for instruction in instructor methodologies, lesson development, test administration, and classroom procedures.
• Design and develop e-learning products, including objectives, storyboards, web-based aids, or electronic performance support systems.
• Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for instructors or any other instructor base mission related.
• Assist in providing continuous learning/training programs or seminars to help instructor/developers maintain and improve skill sets for in-residence courseware.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• Design, develop, and produce training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
• Assist in preparing and conducting instructor training courses while evaluating instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Observe work of instructional staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching qualifications.
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance.
• Provide instruction in lesson preparation techniques, student questioning techniques, ability to control difficult students, managing proper classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and free from attribution, and establishing good human relations in the classroom for in-residence courseware.
• Provide instruction in theories related to adult learning, fundamental attributes/qualities of a formal training instructor, responsibility of instructors to their students and school leadership for in-residence courseware.
• Provide instruction on instructional systems development techniques for in-residence courseware.
• Provide instruction in authoring cognitive and performance objectives (e.g., Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Matching, Pull-Down Lists, True/False, Yes/No, Fill- in-the-blank, as well as student survey questions).
• Provide instruction in authoring plans of instruction, course syllabus, lesson plan parts and laboratory guides in support of Instructor methodologies course.
• Provide instruction in authoring performance evaluations and constructing grading rubrics.
• Analyze principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Analyze human behavior, motivation and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and learning styles
• Maintain required Classroom Instructor Certification level (CIC 1/2/3 as applicable) or documented equivalent instruction hours.
• Document and maintain instructor hour records and support training documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Faculty Development Specialist Journeyman:
  • Associate’s degree, CCAF Instructor of Technology & Military Science Degree and/or proof of the following courses: Collegiately Accredited Instructional Methods Course (BIC, IMC) awarding minimum 3 Semester Hours, Air Force ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • CCAF Classroom, Instructor Level I (CIC I). For non-CCAF instructors, 1,000 hours of documented formal training instruction, or AETC Master Instructor certification.
  • 1,000+ instructor hours (on podium) in a formal educational setting (classroom) civilian or military with 400 documented hours instructing faculty development courses (BIC, IMC or ISD, ADDIE) or equivalent.
•  Faculty Development Specialist Senior:
  • Associate’s degree, CCAF Instructor of Technology & Military Science Degree and/or proof of the following courses: Collegiately Accredited Instructional Methods Course (BIC, IMC) awarding minimum 3 Semester Hours, Air Force ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • CCAF Classroom, Instructor Level I (CIC I). For non-CCAF instructors, 2,000 hours of documented formal training instruction, or AETC Master Instructor certification.
  • 2,000+ instructor hours (on podium) in a formal educational setting (classroom) civilian or military with 800 documented hours instructing faculty development courses (BIC, IMC or ISD, ADDIE) or equivalent. This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Faculty Development Specialist, SME:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, CCAF Instructor of Technology & Military Science Degree and/or proof of the following courses: Collegiately Accredited Instructional Methods Course (BIC, IMC) awarding minimum 3 Semester Hours, Air Force ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • CCAF Classroom, Instructor Level I (CIC 3). For non-CCAF instructors, 3,000 hours of documented formal training instruction.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • 3,000+ instructor hours (on podium) in a formal educational setting (classroom) civilian or military with 1,200 documented hours instructing faculty development courses (BIC, IMC or ISD, ADDIE) or equivalent. Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter).
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

 Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• May include work in classified environments, requiring adherence to strict security protocols and protective measures.
• Occasionally it may require light physical activity, such as setting up training hardware, configuring lab environments, or troubleshooting systems.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.