Instructional Faculty, Nursing

Summary

Join American College of Education as an Instructional Faculty member and make a significant impact on students' lives. You will primarily focus on instructional presence, delivering engaging online courses and creating a supportive learning environment. Secondary responsibilities include conducting professional development webinars and information sessions. You will work collaboratively with a team, providing feedback to students and contributing to curriculum development. The role requires a terminal degree or equivalent experience, along with 5+ years in teaching and leadership. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k match.

Requirements

• Earned terminal degree or demonstrates exceptional content knowledge at the master’s level in a field associated with the department or related experience
• 5+ years’ experience in business, teaching, and leadership in a formal educational setting using both traditional and non-traditional teaching formats; higher education strongly preferred
• Current/unencumbered RN license in required states; Preferred current healthcare provider CPR
• Demonstrated experience in successfully developing online/virtual professional relationships
• Evidence of professional research, creative endeavors, or achievement in practice demonstrating expertise in the field of business or related field
• Capable of interpreting and writing an analysis of sophisticated educational research documents
• Current knowledge of online principles and techniques
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite applications proficiently
• Ability to use or learn how to use appropriate technology, include conferencing and learning management systems
• Understands and practices appropriate relationships between students, collegial and leadership

Responsibilities

• Relate directly to students, handling instructional responsibilities to support, strengthen, and enhance the learning experience
• Interact directly with students in an appropriate, professional manner
• Create engaging content for department
• Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for students
• Respond in a timely manner to student requests for information, clarification of content, posts, personal queries, and contacts inactive students as the need arises
• Oversee the quality of the course by reviewing the functionality and content, ensuring high quality delivery of content
• Expand the student experience by “fingerprinting” the course content with unique personal experience, insights, or additional professional knowledge
• Monitor and provide appropriate student feedback on assignments within college policies
• Synthesize and report student performance data in a timeline manner
• Review ACE courses within the department and aid in the revision process to strengthen courses and alignments as needed
• Support students by producing or assisting with the production of student-support materials (handbooks, instructional videos, guides, etc.)
• Uphold ACE policies and procedures and offer feedback and ideas for improvement to policies and processes
• Assist with researching opportunities for the programs within the department
• Work collaboratively with departments outside of ACE to support student engagement and success
• Aid student learning of ethical conduct, particularly related to plagiarism and copyright infringement; follow appropriate procedures in reporting infractions
• Promote the vision, mission and culture of the college within and beyond the institution
• Provide appropriate leadership within one’s individual sphere of influence
• Conduct professional development webinars to enhance faculty performance
• Maintain a professional and technical knowledge of the curricula and industry by participating in leading edge educational workshops/seminars, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. This includes maintaining a deep knowledge of emerging issues and trends related to the department
• Ensure the quality of program and course offerings by supporting and promoting research

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience as an online faculty member at ACE
• Proven business experience, leadership experience, or higher education experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs
• Generous PTO
• 401k and employer match
• Full-service wellness and EAP program
• Employee recognition and awards programs
• Employer paid life & AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employer paid long-term disability