JOB
PURPOSE: The purpose of the faculty member is to fulfill the educational mission of the department, the college and the university in cooperation with the other members of the department and others in the university community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Comply with the Life University Honor Code as well as all university and college policies, including those in the Faculty Handbook. Complete the Life University online faculty orientation. Build online offerings in collaboration with the instructional designer using the Blackboard Learning Management System; incorporate the essential components of the Quality Matters rubric. Demonstrate faculty engagement through activities such as prompt and meaningful feedback to diverse student populations in a fair, objective, and consistent manner; initiate, facilitate, and interact in online discussion board forums; use rubrics and clear grading criteria; and adhere to stated timelines for assignment and course grading. Primarily responsible for the instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in the online classroom as well as course assessments for the department. Remotely participates in assessment activities. Utilize and post to Blackboard a CGUS course-approved syllabus for each course taught quarterly using the college template. Conduct courses in a professional manner, teaching the material that is present in the syllabus and course outline. Demonstrate continuous quality improvement in online learning including relevant instructional technologies used in teaching and through program/course review and assessment. Be present during posted virtual office hours. Office hours are for the primary purpose of communicating with students regarding the courses you are teaching. Appropriately maintain all necessary records for each course taught and maintains deadlines. Attend additional training and/or professional development opportunities remotely. Cultivate in oneself and others an attitude of helpfulness, personal commitment to building relationships, managing to the best solution, and user friendly always.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Strong teaching, interpersonal and collaborative skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality in regards to students/employee information. High degree of initiative and independent judgment. Well-developed analytical and problem solving abilities. Comfortable with technologies. Strong time management skills. Patience. Creativity. Treats others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior. Anticipates, listens to, understands and responds to administrative student needs.PHYSICAL DEMANDS Nature of work may require an ability to operate standard business office equipment remotely on occasion. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare documents using technology. WORKING CONDITIONS Work performed in conducted remotely. Positions are filled continuously and only candidates that are a match will be contacted. ApplicantsStable and continuous internet access is needed.meeting the minimum qualifications and hired will be added to the faculty pool as relevant courses become available. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Life University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Candidates with Ph.D. degrees are preferred.Prior experience building online courses preferred.Teaching in Blackboard LMS preferred.