Business Programs Instructor Substitute

Community HigherEd•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

As a Substitute, you will be responsible for supporting the overall objective of the course(s) being taught on an as-needed basis Advise students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback. Teach students in evening online classes (using Zoom) through lectures and discussions Conduct weekly "live" video lectures and/or discussion (using Canvas) Tutor students as necessary on campus and remotely Adhere to curriculum expectations, to ensure accreditation standards are met Assist with course design that meets or exceeds minimum content standards Encourage complex thinking, participation, and discussion by all students Proactively identify and address issues with course content or technology Provide timely grade postings and substantial feedback Prepare assigned course shell with updated information, web links, instructor bio, gradebook settings, etc. at least one week before the scheduled start of classes Send welcome email to students on your roster two days before the scheduled start of class Participate actively in online course discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another. Use this opportunity to shape discussion, call attention to other approaches, and answer specific questions raised by students Respond to written assignments with personalized comments Communicate suggested course improvements to the department head Maintain 90% or higher on course evaluations Maintain 88% or higher on quarterly student satisfaction surveys Maintain an 85% retention rate Model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision Complete a minimum of two professional developments and two in-services Attend meetings as required (Faculty Forum, Team/Department Meetings, etc - as requested) Participate in school sponsored activities (as requested) Attend Graduation ceremonies (when requested by department head supervisor) Other duties as assigned Effort and Commitment Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assumes responsibility, seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work. Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provision of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately

Requirements

Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in a business-related environment and or subject material.
Bachelor's Degree with at least 18 credit hours in either Marketing, Accounting, or Human Resources required.
Must be computer literate and extremely familiar with online technologies.
Online instructors must be accessible to students via email, phone, Canvas, and Zoom.
Instructors must be available during peak times including late evenings and weekends.
The average expected response time is three hours for student questions and requests; however, a 12-hour window will be allowed especially for late night and early morning hours.
The instructor will actively monitor and track individual student progress and provide mediation and direction as needed.
Must possess the following: Proven coaching and development skills, including demonstrated ability to support and teach
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills and organizational skills
Excellent presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills, creativity and initiative
Resilience, resourcefulness and enthusiasm
Ability to model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision
Instructors are required to provide their own hardware (PC or Mac Computer), software, and Internet service when working remotely
Maintain exclusivity to Community HigherEd (see Moonlighting policy - substitute employees may not work for another school while employed with the organization without prior approval)

Nice To Haves

Teaching/online teaching experience preferred.
Experience in adult education, development and program administration a plus

Responsibilities

Supporting the overall objective of the course(s) being taught on an as-needed basis
Advise students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback.
Teach students in evening online classes (using Zoom) through lectures and discussions
Conduct weekly "live" video lectures and/or discussion (using Canvas)
Tutor students as necessary on campus and remotely
Adhere to curriculum expectations, to ensure accreditation standards are met
Assist with course design that meets or exceeds minimum content standards
Encourage complex thinking, participation, and discussion by all students
Proactively identify and address issues with course content or technology
Provide timely grade postings and substantial feedback
Prepare assigned course shell with updated information, web links, instructor bio, gradebook settings, etc. at least one week before the scheduled start of classes
Send welcome email to students on your roster two days before the scheduled start of class
Participate actively in online course discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another.
Use this opportunity to shape discussion, call attention to other approaches, and answer specific questions raised by students
Respond to written assignments with personalized comments
Communicate suggested course improvements to the department head
Maintain 90% or higher on course evaluations
Maintain 88% or higher on quarterly student satisfaction surveys
Maintain an 85% retention rate
Model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision
Complete a minimum of two professional developments and two in-services
Attend meetings as required (Faculty Forum, Team/Department Meetings, etc - as requested)
Participate in school sponsored activities (as requested)
Attend Graduation ceremonies (when requested by department head supervisor)
Other duties as assigned
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work
Operates effectively within the organizational structure
Demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior
Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assumes responsibility
Seeks out and accepts increased responsibility
Displays a "can do" approach to work.
Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise
Seeks alternative solutions
Does things before being asked or forced to by events
Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately
Works when scheduled
Begins and ends work as expected
Calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent
Observes provision of Fair Labor Standards Act
Observes policies on break and lunch periods
Uses work time appropriately