Description
The selected candidate will teach online undergraduate Science courses in the content areas of Environmental Science and Earth and Space Science.
This role provides quality instruction to students through well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessments of learning, and clear documentation of student progress.
Responsibilities
* Teach assigned contact hours per semester
* Adequately prepare for lessons
* Provide clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through written topical outlines and approved syllabus
* Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
* Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
* Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines
* Respond to student questions on a timely basis
* Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
Requirements
* Demonstrate quality online classroom management techniques
* Provide quality assessment of student work with substantive, timely feedback
* Engage in pedagogical practices that encourage student success and excellence
* Incorporate faith-based discussions in class forums
* Participate in online faculty development opportunities
* Communicate with students and/or ODP staff regarding student concerns or issues
* Proactively participate with students in the online classroom
* Notify appropriate ODP staff of any curricular or course administration issues
The successful candidate must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems.
A terminal degree related to the field of Environmental Science or Earth and Space Science is highly preferred. Prior online teaching experience, specifically with non-traditional learners, is also desirable.