Instructor - MS Organizational Leadership

East Texas A&M University•Dallas, TX

14d•Remote

About The Position

The Instructor for the College of Innovation and Design is a twelve month, full-time, non tenure track, remote (online) position. This position teaches in the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership in the competency-based education format. Instructors at East Texas A&M University are required to work cooperatively with others and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community. Occasional travel to the East Texas A&M University campus and/or the Dallas site will be required. The university will not reimburse mileage or travel time for these required meetings.

Requirements

Terminal degree in organizational leadership or closely-related field with 18-hours in field/subject area OR Master’s degree in organizational leadership or closely related field with terminal degree in closely related field.
At least 5 years of industry experience in the field of Organizational Leadership.
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with team.
Possess licenses and/or certifications applicable to the field of organizational leadership.
Position will require work after business hours and on weekends.

Nice To Haves

Education or experience with a corporate training emphasis
Teaching experience in the field of Organizational Leadership
Evidence of community college/university-level teaching experience with a commitment to high-quality teaching.
Evidence of research related to the organizational leadership field
Experience teaching online courses at the college level.
Experience teaching competency-based courses or courses for adult completers.
Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard or D2L.

Responsibilities

As assigned by the Assistant Dean and under the direction of the Dean, serve as instructor of record for discipline-specific courses within the College of Innovation and Design.
Responsible for providing instruction and on-demand assistance with content in the major coursework and/or selected electives.
The primary role of the instructor is to engage the student during the learning process and provide student-centered approaches to instruction.
Additionally, the instructor will be expected to provide timely feedback and evaluation/assessment on assignments and issues that might affect student success.
Deliver classroom, blended/hybrid and/or online course instruction in regular or accelerated formats, utilizing innovative techniques to engage students and meet their learning needs.
Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours and provide timely feedback on assignments, assessments, and evaluations to ensure student progression through competencies and other course materials.
Be fully active in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that fosters student success and completion of activities in a timely manner.
Utilize student metrics/data to provide assistance to individual students regarding progress and evaluation of course activities and maintain an up-to-date gradebook in D2L.
Work with students on graduate level research projects leading them and supporting them in the research process
Oversight of program-level comprehensive exams and fulfillment of Graduate School graduate school requirements for graduation
Work with struggling students by providing them with one to one support, collaborating with, and/or referring to academic success teams and concierge, as needed.
Ensure course materials are maintained, updated, finalized and ready/complete for subject area each term.
Participate in departmental and program reviews and with members of the advisory committee(s) and program staff regarding curriculum materials for the subject area, individual student needs, and any other program areas, as needed.
Participate in service assignments as well as college and university-wide initiatives as requested by program and/or department/college.
Submit annual institutional effectiveness data.
Assist in course creation and curriculum development for discipline-specific courses in the College of Innovation and Design.
Assist in recruitment activities for competency-based programs in the College of Innovation and Design.
Contribute to departmental or university committees, as assigned, in fulfillment of service requirement.
Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.