[Hiring] Lead Instructor @The Lead Instructor

Role Description

The Lead Instructor is a member of the faculty who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing the faculty within a specific academic program or set of academic programs. Responsibilities include:

• Coaching and managing faculty while upholding performance standards and student engagement policies.
• Providing meaningful student learning outcomes in the curriculum.
• Supporting all facets of the learning environment.
• Teaching 2 courses (8 to 12 quarter hours) each quarter, totaling 8 courses (32 to 48 quarter hours) per academic year.
• Completing a minimum of 8 hours of training and professional development each academic year.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform as a Faculty Member:
  • Adhere to the Faculty Handbook and Colorado Technical University Employee Handbook.
  • Participate in periodic and annual faculty evaluation requirements.
• Perform as a Member of Faculty Management:
  • Contribute to new faculty onboarding and training processes.
  • Coach, manage, and inspire faculty through the instructional process.
  • Observe faculty and monitor reports to ensure quality of instruction.
  • Review and provide feedback on faculty performance.
  • Collaborate with academic personnel to develop a qualified faculty pool.
  • Support faculty and students in times of need.
  • Participate in accreditation and regulatory documentation collection.
  • Monitor faculty follow-up with students regarding academic progress.
  • Attend required University and departmental meetings.
  • Participate in standing committees of the University and department.
  • Work with administration to implement academic policies and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with department and campus administration, students, and faculty.
  • Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations.
  • Provide flexibility in scheduling to meet student and business requirements.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support and foster student and faculty achievement.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Project and program management skills.
• Focus on data and outcome metrics.
• Drive for innovation.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Strong analytical and change management skills.
• Experience with computerized learning management systems preferred.
• Proficiency with standard office applications.
• Ability to read and implement accreditation criteria and academic policies.
• Ability to present information effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to physically work in the United States.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Business/Management from a regionally accredited institution required.
• 18 graduate hours in Business Analytics or Technology Management.
• 18 graduate semester hours in related disciplines with demonstrated expertise.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working with adult learners.
• 5 years teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• 5 years of professional experience relevant to Colorado Technical University’s programs preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of progressive experience managing or coordinating faculty teams preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of functional areas preferred.

Benefits

• Pay: $82,400 - $95,000 per year.
• Most benefits apply to full-time employees; some apply to part-time employees.
• Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change.

Company Description

For 55 years, Colorado Technical University has helped students fit a real-world education into their busy daily lives. Key points include:

• Nearly 80 degree programs and concentrations available.
• Flexible online classes accessible through the Virtual Campus and CTU Mobile app.
• Two brick and mortar campus locations in Colorado Springs and Denver South, Colorado.
• Over 109,000 degrees awarded since 1965.