Online Part Time Faculty Entrepreneurship (Bilingual Spanish/English)

American Public University System•,

17h•Remote

About The Position

APUS faculty demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. Bilingual faculty (English/Spanish) effectively communicate in both languages, both verbally and in writing, to support our diverse student population. United by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American Public University System (APUS) for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence. Faculty play a vital role in creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members maintain expertise in their discipline, adhere to APUS guidelines, processes, and methods, and remain responsive to mentoring and coaching that fosters ongoing professional growth.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Finance, Marketing, Juris Doctorate, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
5 or more years of experience in entrepreneurship or running a small business.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (must be able to communicate effectively in both languages, verbally and in writing).
Demonstrated proficiency in English and Spanish with the ability to convey complex information clearly and accurately across diverse audiences.
Proficiency testing in both English and Spanish will be part of the application process.
Ability to translate and interpret information, ensuring accuracy and cultural sensitivity in communication.
College-level teaching experience.
Record of excellence in teaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or engaging with Spanish-speaking students.
Online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Engaging students, challenging them, and supporting them to create a rewarding online learning experience.
Contributing to and participating in activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention.
Maintaining expertise in their discipline.
Adhering to APUS guidelines, processes, and methods.
Remaining responsive to mentoring and coaching that fosters ongoing professional growth.
Effectively communicating in both English and Spanish, verbally and in writing, to support a diverse student population.
Completing the “Engaging the First‐Year Student Certification” course (APUS110) within six months of the hire date.
Completing the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS501) within 90 days of hire (for Graduate Faculty).
Complying with all policies regarding work product and intellectual property rights as set forth in the APUS Faculty Handbook, the APUS Employee Handbook, the APEI Employee Handbook, and applicable Course Assignments.