[Remote] Part Time Faculty - Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Columbia Southern University is seeking part-time faculty to provide teaching and instruction to students within the College of Business and Technology. The role includes engaging with students, conducting live lectures, and serving as a subject matter expert in the assigned discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the qualified discipline
• Records and posts a welcome video and transcript
• Communicates with students to encourage engagement and course completion
• Conducts weekly outreach to students struggling in the course
• Participates in the classroom a minimum of four separate days during the week
• Responds to student email inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours) utilizing the university’s assigned email account
• Facilitates discussion boards
• Reviews student submissions and provides relevant, substantive, and value-added feedback in a timely manner through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Feedback should explain point deduction/loss per the rubric
• Hosts a minimum of two live lectures throughout the course. Live lectures must be scheduled within the following times during units II and VI:
• Monday – Friday: Between 5 pm – 9 pm CST
• Saturday or Sunday: Between 9 am – 9 pm CST
• Serves as course content expert to assist with curriculum maintenance and reviews individual courses for rigor and currency
• Resolves academic integrity concerns, grade inflation, and grade challenges in a timely manner
• Participates in faculty development opportunities and annual university mandatory training
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Academic Program Director and lead faculty
• May have the opportunity to serve as a Course Writer for an additional stipend

Skills

• Possess a terminal degree or master's degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university
• 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
• 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 a terminal degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures
• Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information
• Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions
• Manages one's own time to accomplish assigned tasks
• Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)

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