Full Time Faculty - College of Technology and Engineering

Westcliff University•Irvine, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. Now, imagine that this company also offers: A flexible hybrid work schedule Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do Outstanding benefits to support your well-being The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing: At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and social responsibility, Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment. Diversity and inclusion are at our core. At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference? Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together! Westcliff University is seeking qualified candidates for the role of a full-time faculty member to support its mission, core values, and student success. We are a forward-thinking, student-centric, quality-driven higher education institution. Our goal is to hire, develop, and elevate full-time faculty who exemplify these values. Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Dean(s) and/or Program Chair(s), full-time faculty members provide exemplary instruction and support to Westcliff University students. They have appropriate teaching credentials, including being academically qualified and having taught at least five courses at the undergraduate or graduate levels before a full-time appointment. Potential candidates must possess a terminal degree in their field, coupled with considerable industry experience and proven excellence in both online and on-campus teaching formats. A full-time faculty member's primary commitment is to Westcliff’s mission and student success. While “full-time” equates to an average of 40 hours weekly, excluding vacations and paid holidays, there could be times where additional hours are necessary. We expect faculty members to be present on one of Westcliff’s campuses whenever possible to foster faculty collegiality and enhance student accessibility. Faculty are expected to hold regular office hours virtually to ensure access for colleagues and students throughout the year. Teaching Responsibilities (80%): Full-time faculty members must commit a minimum of 40 hours weekly. Within this framework: A minimum of 80% (~30 hours weekly) is allocated for teaching, doctoral committee, or doctoral chair endeavors, including preparation, instruction, facilitation, support, and evaluation. In the situation of vacation time, Full Time Faculty should contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at least 3 months prior to the scheduled vacation. Faculty take active roles in teaching weekend professional format courses. Full time faculty are required to attend and participate in three (3), twenty-four hour, Professional Weekend Residencies Weekends per academic year. Outside of classroom commitments, faculty maintain a strong commitment to student success. Faculty Leadership and Scholarship (20%): 20% (~8 hours weekly) of the faculty's time is devoted to: 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. Additional Responsibilities: Apart from the above, faculty members will: 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.

Requirements

Appropriate teaching credentials, including being academically qualified and having taught at least five courses at the undergraduate or graduate levels before a full-time appointment.
Potential candidates must possess a terminal degree in their field, coupled with considerable industry experience and proven excellence in both online and on-campus teaching formats.
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 (Moodle experience preferable) 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

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary instruction and support to Westcliff University students.
Commit a minimum of 40 hours weekly.
Allocate a minimum of 80% (~30 hours weekly) for teaching, doctoral committee, or doctoral chair endeavors, including preparation, instruction, facilitation, support, and evaluation.
Contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at least 3 months prior to the scheduled vacation.
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.
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.