[Hiring] Lead Faculty @Columbia Southern University

Role Description

Lead Faculty provides teaching and instruction to Columbia Southern University students, collaborates with other faculty to promote an engaging learning environment, and serves as a subject matter expert within their assigned discipline. Lead Faculty assist the Academic Program Director in managing program development initiatives, course creation and development, accreditation activities and direct full and part-time faculty development, conduct periodic evaluations and reviews and increase student retention.

• Teaches assigned courses within the qualified discipline and maintains a minimum course load as defined by university guidelines for Lead Faculty.
• 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 five separate days during the week.
• Responds to student email inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours) utilizing the university-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.
• Hosts a minimum of two live lectures throughout the course on camera.
• Serves as a substitute faculty member for others, when needed.
• Assists in the supervision of assigned Full Time and Part Time Faculty.
• Participates in strategic planning activities, outcomes assessment, curriculum development and planning, and curriculum maintenance.
• Assists in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development, mentoring, and evaluation of Full-time and Part-Time faculty, as assigned.
• Participates in University committees as assigned.
• Responds to student inquiries in a timely manner according to University policy.
• Resolves academic concerns, including academic integrity, grade inflation, and grade challenges within University established timelines.
• Promotes programs and works to have each program recognized by industry-related organizations.
• Participates in scheduled remote meetings, university training sessions, and faculty development opportunities.
• Completes projects and other assignments as directed by the Academic Program Director, Dean, or Provost.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Hold and maintain an active, unencumbered multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Possess a terminal degree or master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program/college/university or 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 experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred).
• For Faculty Teaching Graduate Courses (Course Numbers ≥ 5000), hold and maintain an active, unencumbered multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess a terminal degree in Nursing from an accredited program/college/university or 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.
• Specific disciplines may require additional certifications or licenses.

Equipment Required

• Computer, telephone, and a printer with a scanner.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software.
• Secure and reliable internet access with sufficient speed/bandwidth to perform job responsibilities for this position.

Work Environment

Expected to design one’s own personal work environment. Required to be available via remote access and/or technology during working hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead Faculty assists in the supervision of full-time and part-time faculty.

Outside Employment

Lead Faculty must consider CSU as their primary employer and avoid additional part-time employment opportunities that distract from essential job duties and responsibilities.

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, applicants who reside in a jurisdiction with designated pay transparency requirements and for whom this position is available on a remote basis may be entitled to receive additional information regarding the compensation range and benefits associated with this role. Such information will be provided upon request, as required by law.