Faculty (English)

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Neumont University has an immediate opening for a full-time (English) Faculty to teach within our bachelor programs. Specifically Faculty at Neumont University are responsible for educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology which focuses on active learning and engaging students in the learning environment. Faculty members are also responsible for grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner mentoring students in groups or individually redesigning and evaluating curriculum. This is a full-time on-site position at our downtown SLC campus.

TASKS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implement new ideas and best practices in teaching and project-based learning
• Submit all teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course
• Work with supervisor and Program Chair to identify areas for personal development and course improvement

• Utilize feedback from mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations to improve teaching
• Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems
• Attend faculty meetings
• Collaborate with other faculty members to improve student outcomes across all course offerings
• Additional duties as requested by Faculty Director which include:
  • Course supervision
  • Course development
  • Committee membership
  • Faculty mentoring
  • Peer observations
  • Academic metrics

Instruction

• Cover all material defined in the course description and syllabus
• Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals
• Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus course materials and grades
• Provide a safe learning environment for students
• Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems
• Develop effective assessments that measure student learning

• Provide timely and accurate feedback to students assignments exams projects etc.
• Hold at a minimum 1-2 hours of open office hours per weekday
• Meet expectations of course schedule as set by the academic calendar and quarterly schedule

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge:

• Considerable theoretical and applied understanding of all subjects covered in all assigned courses
• Experienced in team-based project management
• Experienced with project-based learning methodologies
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and effective teaching strategies

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to follow through on assignments
• Punctuality and reliability
• Team management
• Team building
• Conflict resolution

Abilities:

• Quickly learn and become an expert in new subjects
• Provide feedback to students on how to improve their academic performance
• Build successful mentor relationships with students
• Work collaboratively as well as independently
• Demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Problem-solving
• Work ethically

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area(s) to be taught
• Teach experience and completed course work in Communications a plus

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time 40hours week
• Exempt position
• Occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice (Rare)

REPORTS TO: Vice President Academic Operations

SUPERVISES: None

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Sitting for extended periods
• Standing for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds

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