Associate Faculty, EdD Leadership for Change

Fielding Graduate University

Associate Faculty, EdD Leadership for Change

 

Location: Remote  

Reports to: Program Director, Education Program  

Position: Part-time 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Salary: State Mandated Annually

 

Applications will not be considered complete unless a CV, cover letter, and teaching philosophy/approach are uploaded. 

 

Application Deadline: September 1, 2024

 

Do not use Easy Apply. To apply for this position 

Online Application Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=371bf4c2-8681-458c-8b35-722b1fc8d540&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US 

 

Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. Fielding has approximately 1,050 students and 150 faculty members residing throughout North America and some internationally. Please visit our website at www.fielding.edu to learn more.  

 

SUMMARY  

We are seeking THREE Doctoral Associate Faculty Members to teach online courses in the EdD Leadership for Change program. These are each part-time positions. The EdD Leadership for Change program is built on a scholar-practitioner model. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught graduate level courses in any of the following areas AND who have significant professional experience: 

 

Position A: (Focus on K-12 Education): Associate Faculty member will teach courses such as: Public School Finance; Rethinking Schools; and Dual Language Foundations. The ideal candidate will have graduate-level online course development and teaching experience and senior educational leadership experience within the public school system. 

 

Position B: (Focus on Teaching/Learning and Training and Development): Associate Faculty member will teach courses such as: Curriculum Development for Teaching & Learning in a Global Society; Learning and Motivation Theories and Models; and Program Evaluation, Theory, and Application. The ideal candidate will have graduate-level online course development and teaching experience, as well as leadership experience in curriculum development, training and development and talent management. 

 

Position C: (Focus on Non-Profit Leadership): Associate Faculty member will teach courses such as Community Relations; Budget and Finance; and Non-Profit Organization and Leadership. The ideal candidate will have graduate-level online course development and teaching experience, as well as senior leadership experience in non-profit organizations. 

 

Applications must include a CV and cover letter explaining qualifications to teach the course(s) for which the applicant is interested in teaching, and teaching philosophy/approach. Applications will be accepted for consideration until the positions have been filled. Positions begin as early as September 1, 2024. 

 

Job Responsibilities 

Courses are 15 weeks in length. Faculty are required to provide 1 hour of live lecture/discussion (via video conference) per week although there is flexibility on day(s) and time. Also, the faculty member is expected to log into the course Moodle shell twice a week and comment on student work. Fielding operates on a three-term year (January-April, May-August, September-December).  Associate faculty usually teach 1-3courses per year total depending on University and Program needs. 

 

Associate Faculty design online courses, including creating online content in the University’s Learning Management System (Moodle), selecting course materials, and facilitating weekly 1-hour synchronous classes (live lecture/discussion) via video conference. Synchronous classes are generally taught on weeknights after 4 pm Pacific time. However, faculty do have some flexibility on class day and meeting times. Associate faculty members should be present in their online courses (in Moodle) at least twice a week. Associate faculty develop assignments to ensure achievement of course learning outcomes and provide timely and substantive formative feedback on assignments to guide students in their learning.  

 

Faculty also are invited to participate in regularly scheduled EdD Program Faculty meetings and University events, as their schedule permits. 

 

Positions will start to be filled for the September term.   

 

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a PhD or EdD in Education, Leadership, or a closely related field. We seek scholar-practitioners who have experience teaching remotely; have designed and taught courses at the graduate level; have contributed to the field through research and scholarly publications or significant conference presentations; practitioner experience in the area you will be teaching.

 

FIELDING’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION 

Thank you for considering employment with Fielding Graduate University. We are committed to inclusive excellence and encourage diversity and inclusivity in all our enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members. 

 

As a globally distributed institution of higher education, Fielding Graduate University welcomes, and holds dear, the rich diversity of our global community. As a graduate university rooted in the values of social and ecological justice, we are committed to promoting collaborative learning and change by honoring and embracing the rich diversity of perspectives, lives, and global experiences that align with our Fielding Graduate University values. 

 

Fielding employees are among our most valued resources, and we are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce comprised of talented, qualified, and hardworking individuals. We strive to take good care of our employees and their families with excellent benefits, and to provide a stimulating and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 

 

We challenge our community to think boldly and take specific actions that are realistic and measurable. By working here, you join a diverse and vibrant community that advances Fielding’s world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. Fielding is committed to social justice and diversity, and strongly encourages individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply. 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a username and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a CV and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive confirmation of receipt via email. 

 

Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.