Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Colorado State University Global provides online higher education focused on student academic and professional success. The Part-Time Faculty: Finance instructor delivers eight-week online finance courses, engages with students, provides substantive feedback, maintains academic records, and supports student retention and university assessment efforts.
Responsibilities
- Prior to the course start, complete a quality check/review of each assigned course per CSU Global expectations
- Engage fully with students in assigned academic course(s). This translates to having active course participation and being responsive to students and supporting their success
- Conduct course(s) as designed through the learning management system (Canvas)
- Post weekly course updates and announcements
- Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades
- Adhere to all CSU Global faculty expectations regarding engagement in the course through the discussion board and in comments and feedback to students on assessments
- Provide personalized and substantive feedback on all student submissions and assignments within CSU Global guidelines
- Respond promptly to student, Program Director, and University emails, phone calls, and inquiries in accordance with CSU Global guidelines
- Host live class sessions, as required
- Submit course tickets for any course issue
- Provide feedback on the course topics, presentation, and relevancy to the Program Director
- Actively assist the University in retention efforts such as reporting to the Academic Success Office a concern for a student not engaged in the course
- Support University assessment efforts for the course and program
- Maintain the highest level of ethical standard and confidentiality in the execution of all duties performed
- Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines
- Complies with all University policies and procedures
- Remains current in profession and industry trends
- Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by:
- Making suggestions for improvement
- Learning new skills, procedures and processes
- Is available for other duties as required
Skills
- Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching modern learners and teaching methodology
- Experience working with a diverse student population
- Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints
- Ability to effectively communicate to students, faculty, academic and campus leaders, and other internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
- Computer skills:
- Enter data into computer using software applications for data entry and word processing
- Proficient with e-mail and cloud-based document systems (e.g., Google applications)
- Proficient with standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to productivity
- Ability to perform under stress in cases of emergency, critical or hazardous situations
- Ability to work with others in a team environment
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Ph.D. in Finance or DBA
- 18+ credit hours of verifiable finance coursework
- Minimum of 2 years of online higher education teaching experience
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Ability to spend long durations in front of a computer monitor
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
- CFP and/or CFA certification strongly preferred, but not required
- Experience with Canvas is preferred but not required
Benefits
- A contribution to a retirement account
- A 3-week unpaid FCC100 training course
- Remote work environment
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