A Full Time Faculty is primarily responsible for:
Providing quality instruction to students through well prepared classes,
relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear
documentation of student progress, and support of the academic success for
at-risk students.
Providing intellectual guidance and support via faculty meetings and
committees to improve instructional methods, course content or professional
development.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Teach assigned courses.
Review assigned courses prior to teaching to verify content is accurate,
course links and supplemental material is valid, and report findings to
Program Chair.
Prepare audio and visual material for conducting and supporting synchronous
classroom chats and asynchronous lessons.
Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and
timelines through carefully written topical outlines and an approved,
standardized syllabus.
Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage
their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam
assessments within allotted timeframe.
Respond to students and AIU stakeholders on a timely basis.
Identify at-risk students and takes measures to engage these learners.
Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the
syllabus.
Post and maintain office hours and classroom schedules.
Provide intellectual leadership to instructors in faculty meetings and
committees to improve instructional methods or contribute to their
professional development.
Contribute in meaningful ways to reviewing, developing and evolving the AIU
curriculum as well as course content and delivery methods for specific
courses.
Actively participate in institutional committees as requested.
Work with the Program Chair and other appropriate groups on retention
activities.
Provide mentoring to new faculty as requested.
Attend regularly scheduled faculty in-service sessions and discipline
specific professional development activities.
Maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils/agencies and
regulatory entities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Competencies
Strong organizational and technological skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and
Outlook.
Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication
skills, as demonstrated by: diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications,
CVs/Resumes, and interview.
Demonstrates CEC Standards as defined for faculty members:
Communication, Assessment of Student Learning, Pedagogical Mastery, Course
Subject Matter Expertise, Utilization of Technology, Teaching Diverse
Learners, Student Engagement Protocol Adherence, Promotion of Active Student
Learning, Operating within Educational System, and Demonstration of
Scholarship.
Education and Experience: Minimum
Possess at least a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
or equivalent in relevant discipline and applicable accreditation
requirements.
Possess at least two (2) years of experience teaching in an online/distance
learning environment.
Possess documented experience developing online relevant discipline
coursework.
Candidate will also be required to complete a satisfactory background check.
Education and Experience: Preferred
Possess a terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution or
equivalent in the academic subject area/field of instruction and applicable
accreditation requirements.
Is contributor to body of knowledge via publications and presentations in
industry/scholarly venues.