What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Trainer - Austin/San Antonio, TX position at Southern Careers Institute?
This position is based in Austin or San Antonio Texas only, and requires travel to our 8 campuses in Texas up to 25% of time as needed.
Position Summary
The Faculty Trainer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs that prepare instructors to effectively teach, engage, and support students in achieving academic and career success. This role ensures that faculty members meet institutional standards for instructional quality, compliance, and professional development in alignment with accreditation and industry expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and facilitate onboarding and ongoing professional development programs for new and existing instructors.
- Train faculty in instructional methods, classroom management, and the use of educational technology and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Conduct workshops on effective teaching strategies, student engagement, assessment techniques, and adult learning principles.
- Observe classes (on-site and online) to assess instructional effectiveness and provide constructive feedback.
- Mentor instructors to improve teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Directors of Education and Program Directors to identify faculty training needs and develop customized solutions.
- Ensure faculty are trained to deliver curriculum in compliance with accreditation, state, and institutional requirements.
- Assist in updating instructional materials and methods based on student feedback and program reviews.
- Support implementation of new courses or program changes by training faculty on content, standards, and assessment tools.
- Maintain accurate training records and faculty development documentation.
- Contribute to faculty performance evaluations through classroom observations and progress reports.
- Analyze faculty training outcomes and recommend continuous improvement strategies.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required Education, Instructional Design, or related field.
- Teaching credential or certification preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in teaching or faculty development, preferably in a postsecondary or career education environment.
- Experience with adult learning principles, curriculum design, and online or hybrid teaching.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and compliance for vocational or technical programs preferred.
Skills:
- Excellent communication, presentation, and coaching skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to foster a positive learning and teaching culture.
About Southern Careers Institute
SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in the Austin or San Antonio, Texas region?
Location:
- Texas (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: On the road