Larkin University
Job Title – Director of Faculty Development and Calibration
Job Type – Full Time
Location – Winter Garden, Orlando
Department – Office of Academic Affairs / Predoctoral Education
Position Reports to – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Anticipate Start Date – January 2027
Position Summary:
The Director of Faculty Development and Calibration provides leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating faculty development initiatives and faculty calibration processes within the predoctoral dental program. This position promotes excellence in teaching, consistency in clinical supervision, and reliability in student assessment across courses and clinical disciplines.
The Director works collaboratively with course directors, department chairs, and academic leadership to support evidence-based teaching practices, faculty growth, and continuous improvement in alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
• Develop and implement annual faculty development plans aligned with institutional and program goals
• Plan and coordinate faculty workshops, training sessions, and the Annual LU-SDM Faculty Inservice Program
• Support faculty onboarding, mentorship, and professional development initiatives
• Coordinate faculty calibration activities to ensure consistency in grading, student assessment, and clinical evaluation
• Collaborate with course directors to develop standardized grading rubrics and evaluation methods
• Participate in didactic instruction, preclinical laboratory teaching, and/or clinical supervision as assigned
• Assist with accreditation preparation, program review, and continuous quality improvement efforts
• Serve on institutional committees related to curriculum, assessment, and faculty affairs
• Participate in scholarly activities related to dental education and educational innovation
• DDS, DMD, PhD, EdD, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for Florida State dental licensure or teaching license if clinical supervision is required
• Experience in higher education, dental education, clinical instruction, or preclinical instruction
• Experience in faculty development or academic leadership
• Experience with curriculum assessment and accreditation processes
• Demonstrated record of scholarship or educational innovation
