Online Learning - English Composition & Speech Communication Instructor

Swedish Institute seeks adjunct faculty to prepare and deliver fully (100%) online academic general education curricula to adult students through distance education studying in the medical billing administrative specialist (MBAS) and healthcare administration (HCA) programs:

Some of the essential duties are as follows: 

• Teach assigned courses online as scheduled in accordance with current department-approved course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and procedures.
• Develops and customizes online instructional course materials based on course syllabus and established college policies and procedures.
• Engage students, reviews and enters student’s marks and attendance accordingly.
• Assist, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives. 
• Communicates progress in the course to students and program administration in a timely manner and assists in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. 
• Determines and submits students’ grades on a timely basis in accordance with established college policies and procedures.
• Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, and the college.
• Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Dean or Program Directors; and participates, as appropriate, on departmental committees. 
• Familiar with CANVAS (Learning management system) as the main instructional tool for delivering curriculum, assessments and instructional materials.

Minimum Academic Qualifications: 

• At a minimum, with a master’s degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area taught.
• Appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area(s) taught means a minimum of 18 semester credits hours (or the equivalent in the undergraduate and/ or graduate college level) in related subject areas.  For example, if applying for English Composition, Speech and Communication positions, the candidate must have completed or earned a minimum of 18 semester credits in the subject area of English, Composition, and Speech and Communication.
• Previous distance education teaching experience (minimum of three years) related to the subject area(s) taught with solid knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles and instructional methods. 

Work Experience/Teaching Qualifications:

• Experience and willingness in managing online classroom experiences, evaluating student achievement, curriculum development, evaluation of program effectiveness, formulation of policies and procedures.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively and professionally with other faculty, students and staff 
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills 
• Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, procedures, regulations and approved curriculum. 
• Must be organized, detail oriented and able to complete tasks consistently. 
• Must be competent in technology and with acceptable learning management system platforms such as Canvas.
• Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and course curricula.