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You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many!

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Faculty Development Specialist position today!

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Position Overview:

As a Faculty Development Specialist at Galen College of Nursing, you will be responsible for enhancing teaching effectiveness using a scholarly and supportive approach to develop educators at Galen College of Nursing. This position plays a vital role in providing local and institutional faculty development support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conducts regular observations of faculty teaching across delivery modalities (ground, virtual, and asynchronous), offering constructive guidance and actionable feedback to support teaching growth and effectiveness.
2. Develops and advances faculty members’ instructional performance through targeted coaching, mentorship, and implementation of teaching best practices.
3. In conjunction with and under the guidance of the Associate Directors of Faculty Development, develops assessment tools, analyzes data, presents findings, and makes evidence-based recommendations to support faculty development initiatives.
4. Monitors and helps facilitate faculty development courses offered through the Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA).
5. Collaborates with Associate Directors of Faculty Development to design and deliver workshops, trainings, learning communities, and resources aimed at building instructional capacity.
6. Disseminates relevant literature and research related to adult learning, teaching strategies, and educational technologies to enhance curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
7. Provides instructional coaching and support, leveraging tools and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
8. Contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of TLA courses with a focus on evidence-based instructional practices.
9. Coordinates and supports campus-based and college-wide faculty development opportunities and events.
10. Builds collaborative relationships with campus faculty and leadership to align development efforts with instructional needs.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in Education, Nursing Education, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Special Qualifications: Minimum of 1-2 years of full-time teaching experience; demonstrated experience in faculty mentoring, coaching, or professional development. Must exhibit flexibility, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience with Canvas or similar learning management systems required.
• Degree of Supervision: Minimal

Other:

• Strong knowledge of effective teaching practices across modalities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide meaningful instructional feedback
• Organizational and analytical abilities
• Comfort with educational technology and willingness to learn new tools
• Presence on campus required to support faculty development efforts locally

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Faculty Development Specialist

Galen College of Nursing