Part-Time Faculty: Communications

About the Role

Under the guidance of the Provost, Program Manager & Faculty Operations Specialist, you will ensure the seamless delivery of courses in alignment with University, accreditation, and state standards, contributing to CSU Global's mission and programs.

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.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in either Communication, Organizational Communication, Strategic Communication, or Public Relations.
• 18 graduate credit hours in the program discipline.
• At least (3) years of industry experience.
• Minimum of (2) years of online, higher education teaching experience.
• Strong Blackboard and Canvas LMS experience.

Skills

• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively
• 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
• Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements
• 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
• Quality Assurance

Pay & Schedule

• CSU Global courses are 8 weeks in length.
• Course appointments are awarded on a term to term basis and are based on University enrollment.
• Employment is considered part time/temporary.
• Compensation is competitive, the hourly pay range is $32 - $37 based on teaching load and degree type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account.

Additional Information

• Background checks are required of all appointed candidates.
• Appointed candidates will be required to submit official transcripts prior to start date.
• Applicants who advance through the hiring process will participate in a pre-recorded video interview, live video interview, followed by a 3-week unpaid FCC100 training course.
• Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the American with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. If you require an accommodation to CSU Global's hiring process, please email Recruitment@csuglobal.edu.
• Current Part-Time Faculty: If you are current Part-Time Faculty and are interested in teaching for a different program where we have a vacancy, please reach out to your Program Manager and the Faculty Operations Specialist to begin the recredentialing evaluation process.
• Deadline to apply: Friday, July 31st @ 500pm MT.