Full-time Instructional Faculty, Math
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 10, 2021
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
What's next for you is the first priority for us!
With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South
University located in Savannah, GA is a private institution
dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the
intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse
student population. This position supports South University's
Online Student Support Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a
history formed by the many individuals who have developed the
education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to
the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South
University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we
take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and
personalized attention that helps students define goals and
identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature
hands-on experiences that not only shape students' skills and
excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters
through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the
pursuit of life-long learning.
Visit www.southuniversity.edu today
to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to
Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can
make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and
grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Parking
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY: The Full-time Instructor/Instructional Faculty provides teaching and instruction to South University students. This is a remote position supporting South Online students that requires extensive student contact and engagement attending to students as needed including evenings and weekends. Instructional Faculty collaborate with other faculty and staff members to achieve an excellent overall experience for every student. In addition to the primary responsibility of teaching, full-time instructors serve as subject matter experts within their assigned discipline. This is a remote position. KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
Teaches assigned
courses within the qualified discipline
Ensures
consistent achievement of effective student outcomes in course
success, persistence, retention, and overall
graduation
Maintains a high
level of engagement with each student
Provides and
obtains exemplary instructional support for
students
Serves as a
course content expert
Maintains courses
to ensure learning, currency and persistence
goals
Ensures prompt
resolutions of academic concerns for students
Coordinates often
and effectively with student graduation support
team
Participates in
regular remote meetings and faculty development
opportunities
Other
responsibilities as assigned by the academic
leadership
REQUIREMENTS:
The successful South
University Fulltime Instructor must be passionate for and gifted in
supporting students in their learning needs. Achieves high student
course success and persistence rates.
Education and/or
Experience:
Faculty Teaching
Undergraduate and/or Certificate Courses
should:
Possess a
terminal degree or master's degree in the teaching discipline or in
a closely related discipline from an accredited
program/college/university or
Possess a
terminal degree or master's degree in any field with a minimum of
18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline or in
a closely related discipline from an accredited
program/college/university or
Possess the
highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a
certification or license and a minimum of two years' experience in
the teaching discipline/field.
Possess
experience teaching at the college/university level
(preferred)
Faculty Teaching Graduate
Courses:
Possess a
terminal degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related
discipline from an accredited program/college/university
or
Possess a
terminal degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester
credit hours in the teaching discipline or in a closely related
discipline from an accredited program/college/university
or
Possess the
highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a
certification or license and a minimum of five years' experience in
the teaching discipline/field.
Possess
experience teaching at the college/university level
(preferred)
Motivator-The ability
to inspire students to learn and to do the work necessary to
successfully complete the course
English Language -
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition,
and grammar
Academic Processes -
Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and
academic terminology
Clerical - Knowledge
of office administrative procedures, primarily managing files and
records
Computer - Knowledge
of basic computer processes including word processing, web
browsing, and Microsoft Office including basic skills in Microsoft
Excel
Technical Knowledge and
Application-Willingness to apply extensive use of video in
course instruction, including self-made
Mathematics -
Knowledge of basic mathematics
Critical Thinking -
Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information
in order to make conclusions and work through
problems
Research - Locates
key facts and information in order to learn more about different
types of information
Interpersonal Skills
- Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being
aware of social perceptions
Time Management -
Manages one's own time to accomplish assigned
tasks
Attention to Detail -
Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all
aspects are reviewed
Written Comprehension
- The ability to read and understand information and ideas
presented in writing
Written Expression -
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so
others will understand.
Oral Comprehension -
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
presented through spoken words and sentences
Oral Expression - The
ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others
will understand
Selective Attention
(Focus) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of
time without being distracted
Organizational
Skills-The ability to organize large amounts of information and
tasks
**The individual must
be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional
overnight stay to participate in selected conferences and
meetings.
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an
individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable
accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to communicate professionally in person, over the
telephone, video conference, through email and other electronic
means, move about the office or school, handle various types of
media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe
and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10
pounds unless otherwise specified in the job
description.
South University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical
step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are
committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a
variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can
thrive.
Other details
Required Education Master's Degree
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