Assistant Faculty (Part-Time), Computer Information Systems
About The Position
Assistant Faculty are an essential part of creating the optimal learning environment. The University relies on assistant faculty to support instructional faculty by interacting with students in online classrooms that have many students. The successful Assistant Faculty is student focused and able to create and implement various methods of communication and supplemental instruction to support student success. This position works a defined number of hours per week and reports into key Faculty roles within the designated team. We are currently in search of a passionate part-time Assistant Faculty to support our Online undergraduate level CIS110, CIS261, and CIS376 programming courses. This position will require a set weekly schedule (25 hours/week) and the selected candidate MUST be available to work between the hours of 8am to 4pm ET, M-F. NOTE: Applications must include copies of unofficial transcripts to receive full consideration.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills.
- Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.
- Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
- Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning.
- Previous experience teaching Python and AI software development languages required.
- Master’s degree required.
- Access information using a computer.
- Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
- Effectively cope with stressful situations.
- Good attendance.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong mental acuity.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in the field of study is preferred and may be required dependent on course credentialing requirements.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Online teaching experience preferred.
- A terminal degree may be required dependent on course credentialing requirements.
- Professional certification in discipline specialty (if required dependent on course credentialing requirements).
Responsibilities
- Analyze student activity within discussions and assessments and respond appropriately based upon training and input from the lead instructor.
- Assist in managing student communications.
- Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
- Assist with grading and providing feedback.
- Monitor students’ engagement levels and provide recommendations on the best approach on how to increase engagement.
- Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed, providing tutoring, live sessions, or other student support.
- Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed with student outreach.
- Assist the lead instructor as needed in developing supplemental support documents, videos, job aids.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability plans
- well-being incentives
- parental leave
- paid time off
- certain paid holidays
- tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
- 401(k) retirement benefit
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- tuition assistance
- entertainment and retail discounts
- overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
