Sophia Academic Instructor (Intro to Nutrition)

Strayer Education, Inc.

5d•$22 - $34•Remote

About The Position

Sophia Faculty provide high quality intervention to Sophia learners in their area of expertise. Provides coaching and mentoring to students, approaching student challenges with empathy and competence. Develops remediation materials, hosts group and individualized sessions with students. Proactively engages with learners who are struggling in real-time with targeted resources.

Requirements

Positive and supportive. Operates with a high degree of emotional intelligence; able to demonstrate empathy for students and offer meaningful coaching and mentoring while maintaining high academic standards.
Strong advocate for growth mindset theory. Passionate about maximizing human potential; committed to applying an andragogy that recognizes the ability of every student to break through perceived boundaries through the power of grit and determination.
Dedicated and conscientious; willing to work as hard as it takes to provide Sophia students an outstanding educational experiences
Ethical and respectful.
Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication skills. Able to present information in a strong and self-confident manner, and able to respond to student queries with thoughtfulness, intelligence, and empathy.
Proficient with technology; able to create video and written resources
Data-driven and motivated to help students make fast progress.
Engaging and inspiring. Proficient in the art of engaging students in individual and group settings.
Outstanding ability to provide high-quality, clear, constructive, personalized feedback to students.
Outstanding ability to manage competing priorities, remain organized, and meet deadlines.
Strong information technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, online research, data reporting tools).
At least 3 years of successful experience teaching adult and/or nontraditional students at the college level required.
Masters level degree in discipline, professional certification in discipline specialty, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
Access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
Able to access information using a computer.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree (e/.g. PhD), or work towards a terminal degree, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a library of written and video resources to remediate concepts for struggling learners.
Analyze data to identify areas of struggle
Proactively contact learners who are struggling to recommend resources aligned to areas of struggle
Tutor students individually and in groups
Respond quickly and thoroughly to student inquiries and requests for assistance.
Ensure that teaching methods are varied and informed by the latest research and best practices.
As volume requires, manage part time tutors to leverage consistent protocol and resource development.