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Role Description

Bryant & Stratton College Online Education is seeking Part-Time Instructors for our Career Development Courses. Qualified candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a field appropriate to Bryant and Stratton curriculum. Online teaching experience is preferred.

To be considered for a Part-Time Faculty position, applicants are required to submit the following items with the application:

• Resume/CV
• PhD (if applicable), Masters, and Bachelor’s unofficial transcripts
• At least 3 professional references (be sure to include phone numbers and email addresses)

Position Status: Exempt

Reports To: Program Manager/Faculty Administrator

Location: Remote (Orchard Park, NY)

Position Summary:

• Support the college mission by facilitating an active virtual learning classroom through alternative delivery methodologies.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge and skills in their discipline to support expected classroom responsibilities.
• Participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to support the needs of the student population and Online Education team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field appropriate to Bryant and Stratton curriculum.
• Online teaching experience preferred.

Requirements

• Prepare course(s) assigned in Blackboard with required elements by designated deadline.
• Prepare Beginning of Term documents for each assigned course ensuring accuracy and quality each session.
• Review course(s) assigned in Blackboard prior to each session start to verify content aligns with Introductory Documents.
• Provide approximately 12-15 hours per week of instruction over the course of five days each week, per course.
• Facilitate discussion with substantive, high-quality posts and higher-order questioning.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply Chickering's Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.
• Host one Virtual Office Hour per week for every assigned course section.
• Ensure gradebook is updated each week, adhering to grading rubrics and providing detailed feedback.
• Utilize Blackboard Analytics to monitor students at risk each week.
• Utilize active learning strategies, authentic assessments, and APA guidelines.
• Maintain a current knowledge of teaching disciplines/fields of study and best practices in distance education.
• Respond to student and staff inquiries within a 24-48-hour period.
• Participate in all live and asynchronous faculty meetings.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives in support of recruitment, retention, and graduation goals.
• Maintain a current teaching portfolio per the required categories of B&SC.
• Complete all required components of the online faculty lifecycle.
• Adhere to and uphold all established operational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $1700 - $2000 per course.
• Compensation decisions are based on multiple factors including degree level, professional licenses, certifications, and organizational requirements.

Company Description

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.