Part-time Faculty Reader

Position Information

Employment Status

Part-time

Faculty/Type Title

Part-time Faculty Reader

Area of Study

Braven

Begins

January 18, 2023

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

SPELMAN - BRAVEN LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR ( SLDR )
PART - TIME FACULTY READER
JOB DESCRIPTION
READERS RESPONSIBILITIES
● Grade projects for an assigned group of Students (~30 Students) using rubrics and provide meaningful feedback
● Substitute for Leadership Coaches (LCs) if they are absent
● Support Fellows who are struggling academically in the SLDR course
● Communicate all student issues to the Braven Team and refer students to appropriate Spelman support resources
● Communicate to students regarding project deadlines
● Complete the weekly module so that they are familiar with student pre-work
● Keep track of Student concerns (academic/other) and action taken in Braven Students of Concern Tracking Tool and in the Spelman ARCH
● Complete NACE Competency Evaluation and SLDR Preparedness Reflection
● Upload midterm and final grades/rubrics from Capstone Challenge Presentations to the Portal and Banner

MEETINGS & REQUIREMENTS
● Available for virtual training sessions
● Available for Spelman Orientation (three hours)
● Attend up to two Learning Labs per week
● Attend weekly Faculty Reader meetings
● Hold one hour of office hours per week/per course (approximately 3-4 hours per week)
○ Support students who come with questions
○ Reach out to students who need more support
● Estimated time commitment per semester = 150 hours
● Hold make-up sessions (can be held during office hours):
○ LL1: Onboard to Braven
○ Mock Interviews Event (for Students with an excused absence)
● Have a personal PC laptop with a camera.

Qualifications

Required
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. This position requires two years of teaching or relevant experience in a college or university environment.
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required across all levels. This position also requires excellent organizational skills. Ability to multi-task priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
You must also be able to pass a background check.
Preferred
Experience with Banner and Microsoft Outlook preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F392P

Open Date

11/22/2022

Close Date

01/11/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Transcripts (unofficial)

Optional Documents