Online Instructor - Introduction to Informatics

Education Affiliates • Centerville, OH

120d

About The Position

The position involves teaching courses as assigned by the Director of Online Faculty Support. The instructor will utilize a variety of supplementary resources, including instructional technology, guest speakers, current articles and literature, and discipline-specific equipment. The role requires active engagement in retention activities, including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress. The instructor is responsible for submitting assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline and providing assistance for the planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum. Additionally, the instructor will work with the Director of Online Faculty Support to resolve student concerns and will grade tests, projects, and other assignments within a required timeframe. Accurate student grade records must be maintained, and the instructor should be familiar with the school catalog, faculty handbook, and all procedures and expectations stated within them. Participation in the evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials is also required, along with submitting final grades by established deadlines. The instructor will perform start and end-of-term procedures, provide annual documentation of continued Faculty Development and Professional Development, attend scheduled company meetings, in-service workshops, and faculty meetings, and incorporate learned concepts into classroom instruction. Adherence to and support of school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog is essential. The instructor may also perform other duties as specified by the Director of Online Faculty Support.

Requirements

• Documented expertise in academic subject area as demonstrated by degrees, transcripts, licenses & certifications, and resumes.
• Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills in online environment.
• Relevant work experience, certifications, Master's degree required (for General Education only), Doctorate degree preferred as per accreditation and state licensing standards.
• At least 18 credit hours in subject required to teach (for General Education only).
• Prior post-secondary online teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the Director of Online Faculty Support.
• Utilize a variety of supplementary resources (i.e. instructional technology, guest speakers, current articles and literature, discipline specific equipment, etc.).
• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
• Submit assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline.
• Provide assistance for the planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum.
• Work with the Director of Online Faculty Support to resolve student concerns.
• Grade tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe.
• Record and maintain accurate student grade records.
• Be aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and understand all the procedures and expectations stated within it as well as policies stated therein.
• Participate in the evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Submit final grades by established deadline.
• Perform start and end-of-the term procedures including preparing the course for the next term.
• Provide annual documentation of continued Faculty Development and Professional Development.
• Attend scheduled company meetings, in-service workshops and faculty meetings and incorporate learned concepts into classroom instruction.
• Adhere to and support school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog.
• Perform such other duties as may be specified by the Director of Online Faculty Support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree