[Hiring] Part-Time Faculty, Undergraduate and/or Graduate Data Analytics @Strayer Education, Inc.

Role Description

Capella University offers two learning formats, FlexPath and GuidedPath, to provide a flexible and affordable way for working professionals to earn a degree designed to fit into their life.

Our GuidedPath learning format offers asynchronous 10-week courses, with 3 weeks in between each quarter for faculty to grade and prepare for the next quarter. Learners have deadlines to stay on track to review materials, understand topics, and develop consistent study habits. Faculty help learners progress by guiding courseroom discussions and providing feedback on assignments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assignments are on an ongoing basis according to expertise and school needs.
• Utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction from a pre-designed curriculum.
• Mentor doctoral learners and participate in doctoral committees.
• Be available within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) by phone, email, and in the courseroom to ensure learners receive quality feedback in a timely manner.
• Travel within the US to participate in doctoral residencies.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience.
• Establish high standards and ensure learners understand how they will be evaluated.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.
• Participate in other activities based on university needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.
• Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning and organizing of course objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.

Requirements

• Three years of professional experience required.
• Three years teaching experience required.
• Research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline required for graduate level.
• Experience with how to conduct and oversee research in the discipline required at the doctoral level.
• Working familiarity with SAS, R, and Python required.
• Working familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning required.

Education

• Doctoral degree in MS or related field required.
• All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution.
• Copies of required certificates and licenses and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees with the institution and conferred degree and date must be attached.

Certificates, licenses and registrations

• Related industry certifications are preferred.

Other

• Must be able to travel occasionally within the US should a business need arise (including doctoral residencies, site visits, etc.).
• Ability to work onsite in a Corporate or Campus location may be required based on role.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in a setting that enables meeting all requirements of the role.
• This role may require lifting; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays.
• Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Compensation

• Capella University Adjunct and Part-Time Faculty are compensated based on the number and type of work assignments offered and accepted in any given quarter.
• GuidedPath Format - The pay for teaching a course ranges from $500 - $4,000. The average is over $3,000.
• FlexPath Format - The pay for teaching a course ranges from $125 - $4,000, depending on enrollment and particular program. The average is over $3,000.
• The pay for doctoral mentoring assignments is typically $400 per mentee.
• Doctoral reviewer assignments start at $200.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].