Assistant Faculty In Math

Assistant Faculty are an essential part of creating the optimal learning environment. The University relies on assistant faculty to support instructional faculty by interacting with students in online classrooms that have many students. The successful Assistant Faculty is student focused and able to create and implement various methods of communication and supplemental instruction to support student success. This position works a defined number of hours per week and reports into key Faculty roles within the designated team.

• Analyze student activity within discussions and assessments and respond appropriately based upon training and input from the lead instructor.
• Assist in managing student communications.
• Assist with grading and providing feedback.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed in developing supplemental support documents, videos, job aids.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed, providing tutoring, live sessions, or other student support.
• Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed with student outreach.
• Monitor students’ engagement levels and provide recommendations on the best approach on how to increase engagement.

• Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.

• Professional experience in the field of study is preferred and may be required dependent on course credentialing requirements.
• Online teaching experience preferred.
• Previous teaching experience.

• From a regionally accredited institution; Master’s degree required. A terminal degree may be required dependent on course credentialing requirements.

• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if required dependent on course credentialing requirements).

• Strong mental acuity.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Access information using a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Good attendance.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.

• There are minimal lifting requirements unless otherwise noted.
• As with on-site positions, our off-site positions require that the majority of the time will be spent using a telephone, PC and monitors.
• Arranging for high-speed internet connection, printer and a dedicated phone line for business use. Specifics regarding expense coverage and reimbursement vary based on individual position categories. The University will not provide office equipment or on-site set up assistance.
• The environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment.