Part-Time Faculty, Biology, FlexPath

Strayer Education, Inc.

About The Position

Capella University’s FlexPath learning format offers asynchronous 12-week courses with self-paced target dates, rolling enrollment, and the opportunity for learners to complete a course early and advance to the next course during the quarter. Faculty support learner progress by providing competency-based evaluations within 48 hours of assessment submissions, excluding weekends and holidays. Assignments are offered on an ongoing rolling-enrollment basis according to faculty expertise and school needs. This role provides instruction using a pre-designed curriculum and supports learners through timely feedback and the online learning platform. The role may require occasional travel within the United States if a business need arises, though travel is uncommon for most programs. Depending on the role, working onsite in a corporate or campus office may be required. Faculty must also have access to a suitable remote work setting with a computer, privacy, reliable internet, phone, and video-conferencing capability. The position may require lifting and working more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant; reasonable accommodations may be available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The expected starting pay is $3,200 per assignment this quarter. Compensation varies based on the number and type of assignments offered and accepted, enrollment, and program. FlexPath course assignments range from $125 to $4,000, with an average over $3,000. Benefits are available to SEI employees scheduled for at least 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax-saving accounts, a 401(k) retirement benefit, an employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees may be eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Requirements

A master's degree or higher in Biology or a related field, or 18 graduate hours in Biology or a related field.
All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution.
At least two years of professional experience in the discipline for undergraduate-level teaching; at least three years for graduate-level teaching.
For graduate-level teaching, research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline is required.
For doctoral-level teaching, experience conducting and overseeing research in the discipline is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation and academic technology.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the University.
Strong oral presentation, planning, and course-objective organization skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills.
Ability to manage potentially stressful situations professionally and ethically.
Ability to travel occasionally within the United States if business needs arise.
Ability to access information using a computer and meet the role’s critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication requirements.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Three years of teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction using a pre-designed curriculum and relevant professional expertise.
Be available within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, by phone, email, and in the courseroom to provide timely feedback supporting learner success.
Use the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience.
Establish high standards and ensure learners understand how they will be evaluated.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.
Participate in other activities based on University needs.