Full Time Faculty - College of Technology and Engineering

Westcliff University•Irvine, CA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Westcliff University is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. The university offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, strong guiding values, and outstanding benefits, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Westcliff strives for excellence, celebrating and supporting each team member as they grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, it is known for transformative, tech-driven programs and an unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. The mission is to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment, embracing diversity in every form. Westcliff University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time College of Technology and Engineering faculty member role to support its mission, core values, and student success. It is a forward-thinking, student-centric, quality-driven higher education institution aiming to hire, develop, and elevate full-time faculty who exemplify these values. Under the guidance of the Dean and Program Chairs, full-time faculty members provide exemplary instruction and support to students.

Requirements

Appropriate teaching credentials.
Academically qualified.
Taught at least five courses at the undergraduate or graduate levels before a full-time appointment.
Possess a terminal degree in their field.
Considerable industry experience.
Proven excellence in both online and on-campus teaching formats.
Strong experience in Software Development, including Web Development.
Ability to travel once or twice a year to satellite campuses to attend Professional Weekends or to teach at international affiliate institutions (about 10% travel).
Commit a minimum of 40 hours weekly.
Be present on one of Westcliff’s campuses whenever possible to foster faculty collegiality and enhance student accessibility.
Hold regular office hours virtually to ensure access for colleagues and students throughout the year.
Qualified to teach at least 8 courses in 2 or more disciplines.
Mastery of effective instructional strategies both online and on campus.
Dedication to student and institutional success.
Relevant industry experience and classroom insight.
Knowledge and commitment to conduct scholarly activities to contribute to the field of practice.
Effective communication skills.
Excellent collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Learning Management System and relevant technological tools.
Terminal degree relevant to university’s programs from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Three to five years of teaching both online and in-person.
At least five years of progressive industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Moodle experience

Responsibilities

Allocate a minimum of 75% (~30 hours weekly) for teaching, doctoral committee, or doctoral chair endeavors, including preparation, instruction, facilitation, support, and evaluation.
Take active roles in teaching weekend professional format courses.
Attend and participate in three (3), twenty-four hour, Professional Weekend Residencies Weekends per academic year.
Maintain a strong commitment to student success outside of classroom commitments.
Collaborate with fellow faculty members on curriculum and assessment design and review, including serving as subject matter experts and playing an active role in student outcome assessments and accreditation processes.
Mentor and coach other faculty when needed, including new faculty onboarding support.
Explore, implement, and measure instructional best practices and innovative ideas for improved student outcomes.
Engage in scholarship and research projects that align with university’s priorities and programmatic accreditation requirements.
Engage with program chairs and deans in growth and improvement initiatives.
Pursue professional development (20-24 hours annually).
Participate in college and university governance, such as Program Advisory Council, Faculty Senate quarterly meetings, college faculty meetings, and faculty senate activities.
Offer academic advice to referred students.
Support the college and colleagues to uphold the institutional mission.
Represent Westcliff professionally at internal and external events.
Handle other assignments, projects or tasks as needed.