Associate Director, CFDA

Associate Director, CFDA

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Associate Director
Working Title: Associate Director CFDA
FTE: Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Salary: $10,000 stipend plus course buy-outs
Position #: 00781410 - Requisition #39309

Job Description

The Center for Faculty Development & Advancement (CFDA) is seeking a visionary Associate Director (AD) who is passionate about empowering faculty and shaping the future of academic life at CU Denver...

What you will do:

• Collaborating with the Director to plan strategic programming, services, and initiatives, with particular attention to IRC faculty's career advancement and professional development needs.
• Designing and facilitating mentorship programs (individual, peer, group) for faculty at all ranks as well as developing programs to support mentors for inclusive and effective mentoring practices.
• Supporting faculty as they prepare for rank advancement.
• Engaging across campus to elevate CFDA's visibility and strengthen partnerships.
• Leading innovative efforts to strengthen community, belonging, and engagement among faculty.
• Work with the Director to manage the CFDA grant programs.
• Identifying opportunities for improved practices and implementing solutions that strengthen departmental and campus-wide faculty development.
• Assessing faculty needs using research-informed data collection methods.
• Working with faculty groups and academic leaders to design tailored professional development programs for faculty.
• Consulting with faculty on professional, scholarly, and career development goals.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current rostered University of Colorado Denver faculty member.
• Terminal degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least three (3) years of rostered faculty experience at CU Denver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering professional learning opportunities.
• Expertise in evidence-based and innovative approaches to faculty development.

Compensation and Benefits

The position will include a $10,000 stipend and expected to approximate a .5 FTE. For faculty with a teaching load of 5 courses or less per year, there are 2 course buyouts per academic year, for faculty with a teaching load of more than 5 courses per year, there are 3 course buyouts per academic year.

Conditions of Employment

This 9-month role is approximately a 0.5 FTE appointment. Faculty will continue their duties within their program area at 0.5 FTE. The appointment will begin in August 2026 running through May 2027. The expected term is three (3) years, each year renewal will be based on successful performance of the job duties in the previous year.

Required Application Materials

To apply, please visit: www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by April 6, 2026.

Questions should be directed to: Bryn Harris, Director of the CFDA, bryn.harris@ucdenver.edu