Faculty Mentors have an academic responsibility to aid Learners in achieving
their educational objectives using relevant tools, resources, and materials
incorporating learner needs and real-world contexts. Faculty Mentors also
support course, program, and institutional educational outcomes using proper
instructional and assessment strategies. Faculty Mentors must be able to provide
effective and responsive academic instruction, counseling, and mentoring
verbally and in written form.
FACULTY MENTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty Mentors have the following responsibilities without utilizing assistants
or subcontracted parties. Such duties and responsibilities shall include, but
are not limited to:
Instructional Duties: (1) Facilitate courses (2) Serve on doctoral committees
as chair/member (3) assist Dean in creating and/or revising course content,
syllabi, and/or related materials as assigned (4) participate in
learner-related activities (5) engage in curriculum reviews (6) assess
learners (7) engage in university and programmatic assessment activities, and
(8) support the university in all accreditation activities, and (9) perform
other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Respond to discussion posts and Learner inquiries within 48 hours, and
provide substantive feedback within 3 calendar days of due date/submission
date for assignments (7 calendar days for doctoral project assignments), as
well as submit final grades within 3 calendar days of the course end date.
Demonstrate expert knowledge in one’s discipline while enthusiastically
facilitating learning spaces enabling students to learn.
Adhere to the ethical standards and policies of the university while
promoting academic integrity, honesty, and rigor.
Attend university and school events, meetings, and trainings as needed.
Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse student populations.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills during verbal and/or written
communications.
Teach courses and deliver instruction in any or all programs for the
department (BA, MA, MS and PsyD) as assigned.
Maintain gradebooks and other documentation within Canvas. Use CalSouthern
email account or Canvas for all email communications.
Conduct proactive outreach to engage learners to support learner retention
and progression through the program of study.
Actively engage learners in discussion forums.
Respond to learners given the above timeframes, inclusive of returning phone
calls, answering emails, addressing content questions, and assisting learners
as needed throughout the course term.
Supply constructive, substantial, and prompt feedback and assessment of
submitted materials.
Inform Dean of learner concerns, including academic integrity violations,
non-responsive or struggling learners, and violations of code of conduct.
Inform Academic Advisor of learner concerns, including non-responsive or
struggling learners.
Engage in ethical grading practices and submit grades per university
policies.
Mentor and support adjunct mentors.
Engage in course development, review, and revision processes as assigned.
Engage in university and programmatic assessment activities.
Participate in faculty governance/committees and/or university/school
committees.
Engage in scholarly and/or professional research practices.
Engage in community service activities or demonstrate community engagement.
Participate in both institutional and programmatic accreditation activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Mentor position does not have any supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Required: Terminal degree from an institutionally/regionally accredited
institution in Clinical psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy,
or other related behavioral science discipline.
Active license in good standing (Required): Licensed Clinical Psychologist
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to analyze and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, and
technical material related to the academic discipline, and University policies
and procedures. Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and develop
syllabi. Ability to effectively present information both written and verbally
and respond to questions from learners, Deans, Department Chairs, Academic
Advisors, and other University associates.
COMPUTER SKILLS
A minimum of three years of online teaching experience and experience with
learning management systems is required. Experience with Canvas LMS is
preferred. Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel),
Microsoft Teams and Zoom required. Must have Internet connectivity supporting
streaming audio and videoconferencing meetings.
QUANTITATIVE AND RESEARCH SKILLS
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts (such as fractions, percentages,
ratios, and proportions) to practical situations. A strong understanding of
parametric and nonparametric quantitative analyses involving R (RStudio, Jamovi,
and derivatives), SPSS, PSSP, GlueViz, Orange, GPower, JASP, or other packages
is desirable. Familiarity with Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods is
desirable.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of
intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism
such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs. Ability to deal with a
variety of abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee must regularly talk
and actively listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach
with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
computer technology and written materials which require close vision and color
vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
As a remote employee, he/she must provide a workspace that is safe and conducive
to a business atmosphere where staff can interact with and provide undivided
attention, removed from distractions.