Faculty - BAECE, BAECEA Programs - Department of Education and Liberal Arts (REMOTE)

Position Summary:

At the University of Arizona Global Campus, Full-Time Faculty are discipline experts who provide a positive learning environment in a specific academic program, emphasis, and/or discipline to facilitate and support student success within the College of Arts and Sciences. At UAGC we utilize the term faculty, and they are committed to high-quality teaching and learning through ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement.

This position is for full-time faculty employment which precludes employment outside of the university, all other teaching/employment obligations must be submitted in writing and approved by your supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching Responsibilities – 30%

Faculty should demonstrate exemplary teaching in their discipline. Teaching includes content delivery, student mentoring and assessment of student learning. All Faculty will carry a teaching load requirement, determined annually. Additionally, Faculty are responsible for:

• Demonstrating awareness of and responding to the diverse needs of all students using a Culture of Care approach

• Displaying a thorough knowledge of both the curriculum and the subject matter

• Facilitating instructional materials and providing guidance and feedback to all students

• Setting high expectations for student achievement and behavior

• Evaluating student performance via established rubrics and policies

• Responding to student emails and inquiries in a timely manner

• Addressing plagiarism concerns according to university policy

• Collaborating with student-facing institutional personnel to enhance the student experience

• All Faculty will carry a teaching load requirement, determined annually

Student Success – 20%

• Implement retention, persistence, graduation, and student success initiatives as guided by college and University leadership

• Contribute to student success through regular interaction with student enrollment and academic advisors

• Support program and emphasis development activities, faculty lounge, course development, and assessment

• Support college leadership in evaluation of teaching efficacy within college and faculty coaching

• Collaborate with other university departments to ensure a positive experience for all university students

• Support efforts in building a Virtual Learning Community

Service – 20%

• Contribute to a university-wide, college and department committees

• Collaborate with college or university teams to develop and implement new initiatives

• Assist with program review (gathering data, writing reports, creating action plans for enhancement)

• Represent college in university meetings and forums

• Provide support for accreditation and licensure efforts to ensure courses meets career and discipline goals

Professional Development and Scholarship – 20%

• Engage in faculty scholarship and development activities related to the university’s primary focus as a teaching institution, which may include discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching

• Support faculty forums and other professional development activities within the college

• Participate in faculty communities of practice and community spaces

• Participate in external discipline specific webinars, conferences, and professional communities

• Enhance teaching effectiveness skills by attending seminars, webinars, workshops, and classes through both internal and external programming

Other Duties – 10%

• Participate in meetings (on site and virtual) as directed

• Maintain regular work hours coordinated with supervisor

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional technology skills using video, multiple virtual platforms, applications and Zoom

• Experience with Canvas Learning Platform

• Commitment to uphold University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

• Knowledge of the National Association of the Education of Young Children Accreditation process

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD in Early Childhood Education or related field, from a regionally accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with teaching adult learners

• Online teaching experience

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Rate of Pay: $70,000 - $75,000

Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream: Professional Contributor

Level: PC4

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor

For more information regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected].

UAGC shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for all employees placed by or on behalf of UAGC, state that all applicants who are qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, military or veteran status, service in the uniformed services, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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