Online Adjunct Professor - Introduction to Computer Skills

Bryant & Stratton College Online Division is seeking instructors to teach an introductory- level Information Technology course focused on educating students in using the Microsoft Office Suite. Instructors will facilitate a learning environment that supports the college mission and vision statements, foster engagement by using the various teaching methodologies adopted by the college, use the most effective technologies, and have the ability to support the students at all stages of their degree.

Skills:

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach technology in an online asynchronous environment.
• The ability to identify and support all learning styles with various teaching methodologies.
• Critical thinking skills to identify and resolve issues that impact the students successful complete of a course.
• Strong time management and performance management skills.
• Strong communication skills - written and oral.
• Solid teamwork/collaboration skills.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree  
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS) preferred
• Minimum 2-years’ experience working in a technical role or a position that exhibits technology functions
• Minimum 1-year of online teaching experience
• Experience working in a Learning Management System (LMS). Preferably Blackboard.

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)
• All required certifications

During the application process, please be sure to upload all of these documents under the documents section. 

 

Position Status: Exempt

Reports To: Program Manager/Faculty Administrator

Location: Remote (Orchard Park, NY)

Bryant & Stratton College Online adjunct instructors will support the college mission and vision by facilitating an active virtual learning classroom through alternative delivery methodologies. Instructors will maintain contemporary knowledge and skills in their discipline to support their expected classroom responsibilities. Instructors will participate in departmental, campus-wide, and college-wide activities to support the needs of the student population and the Online Education team.

Job Responsibilities:

Classroom Preparation & Performance

• Prepare course(s) assigned in Blackboard with required elements by the designated deadline.
• Throughout each session, provide approximately 12-14 hours per week of instruction over the course of five days each week, per course. This includes facilitating discussion, grading student work, checking email, engaging in personalized retention efforts and outreach to support student success, and answering student inquiries.
• Respond to all outreach (email, text, calls, etc.) from students, supervisors, colleagues, etc. within 48-hours. This includes responding to inquires in the “Ask Your Instructor” forum in each section.
• Facilitate discussion with substantive, high-quality posts, higher-order questioning, and supplemental resources, ensuring minimum participation in discussion of at least three days each week (including Weeks 1 & 7.5).
• Respond to 100% of students’ initial posts within the designated weekly timeframe.
• Substantive responses must include personalized comments and ask a higher-level thinking question whenever possible.
• Close the loop after asking questions and receiving responses from students
• A requirement is to post in discussion early in the week (with some posts and replies made by Wednesday) and then show an engaging presence again in the middle and end of the week. A week-opening post should include supplemental material and/or EQ(s) from the supplemental syllabus.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, which will be evaluated through informal and formal observations annually. These observations are completed using tools such as midsession checks, yearly formal evaluations, etc.
• The seven principles are: Encourage contact between students and faculty, Develop reciprocity and cooperation among students, Encourage active learning, Give prompt feedback, Emphasize time on task, Communicate high expectations, and Respect diverse talents and ways of learning.
• Ensure the grade book is updated each week no later than Thursday at 11:59