Instructor - MS Organizational Leadership

East Texas A&M University • Commerce, TX

5d • 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.

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

• Serve as instructor of record for discipline-specific courses within the College of Innovation and Design.
• Provide instruction and on-demand assistance with content in the major coursework and/or selected electives.
• Engage the student during the learning process and provide student-centered approaches to instruction.
• 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.
• Create and maintain 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.
• Oversee 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.
• Participate in and/or coordinate recruitment-related events throughout the larger Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area as needed.
• Contribute to departmental or university committees, as assigned, in fulfillment of service requirement.
• Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.
• May supervise graduate students or student workers.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level