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Position Summary:
NewSchool is seeking dynamic and qualified part-time instructors to serve as faculty in Integrative Studies teaching SCI 173, Environmental Biology. Appointments will be part-time and will be made on a term-by-term bases. NewSchool faculty members educate and provide learning opportunities for students through face-to face, blended, and/or online delivery methods. They promote and facilitate student success by creating an environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
SCI 173 Environmental Biology
This course covers fundamental principles related to ecology and physical environment, which expands from terrestrial to aquatic environments and includes their constituent organisms and their roles in creating elements of nature and their effects on humans’ social behavior and cognition. This course also examines the immediate and long-term impacts of human development activities on the total environment.
This courses for the Fall 2022 quarter, beginning October 3rd will be delivered 100% online and asynchronously in the Canvas LMS.
Responsibilities:
· Prepare and deliver course content based on meeting course and program learning outcomes
· Assess student performance on papers/examinations/projects
· Monitor student progress and provide student support in the form of feedback, coaching, and academic assistance
· Foster student success by showing flexibility in style and delivery methods as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and student interaction
· Manage the learning environment through effective record keeping (i.e. Attendance reporting on a class by class basis, submitting grades and assessment reports on time, and enforcing NewSchool academic and attendance policies)
· Communicate with academic leadership regarding student difficulties or issues that arise
· Provide the necessary course documentation and archival for assessment review according to the adopted accreditation standards
· Report student outcomes and use this information for teaching and learning improvements
· Promote professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside theoom
· Collaborate with necessary departments to support a positive team environment
· Uphold NewSchool values, policies, and procedures
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
· Any other assistance deemed necessary to promote the program or maintain its teaching delivery at the highest level of quality.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of study or closely related field
- Demonstrated record of high-quality instruction, as shown by a minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience or an extensive record of relevant professional expertise
- Excellent communication (verbal/written) and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft O365 Products
- Preferred knowledge of Canvas
Must be authorized to work in the United States. NewSchool of Architecture & Design will not provide employment sponsorship.
Reports To: Reports to Head of Integrative Studies
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office oroom environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.
NewSchool of Architecture & Design is an equal opportunity, at will employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.