The Academic Manager within Faculty Development is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance instructional quality and faculty effectiveness in support of student success. This role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional development programs aimed at improving teaching practices and academic engagement. Working within the broader scope of Faculty Administration, the manager ensures that development activities are aligned with institutional goals and responsive to both faculty needs and student learning outcomes. This position leads a team of professionals and support staff, coordinating projects that may include workshops, learning communities, peer mentoring, and curriculum innovation. The Academic Manager collaborates with academic departments, institutional research, and student support services to analyze teaching outcomes and student performance data, using insights to guide continuous improvement. In doing so, they foster a culture of instructional excellence and scholarly teaching across disciplines. As a mid-level manager, the Academic Manager is accountable for setting team goals, managing resources, and supervising staff performance, including recruitment, training, and evaluation. The role requires strategic thinking and effective communication to ensure faculty development strategies are implemented with measurable impact. The manager also contributes to institutional planning efforts by providing expertise on teaching effectiveness, faculty engagement, and academic innovation, playing a vital role in shaping the future of instruction and student learning at the university.