Purpose of the Job/Principal Responsibilities:
Kaplan University offers academic-year, non-tenure track teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to a high quality associates, baccalaureate and masters program. These positions offer an excellent opportunity for individuals to work with other instructors to contribute to, and be a part of, an innovative learning environment.
Typical activities include:
• Providing a learning environment in which students with differing learning modalities may attain success.
• Maintaining program and course outcomes at a level to ensure appropriate workplace skill levels for graduates.
• Reporting concerns regarding student academic progress to Academic Advisors.
• Referring students with questions regarding financial aid, academics, attendance, and personal issues or concerns to the appropriate departments.
• Actively assisting the University in retention efforts which may include telephoning students who are not engaged in the course.
• Participating in institutional assessment.
• Regularly attending and participating in faculty meetings and continuous improvement sessions.
• Serving on University committees as assigned.
• Assisting Chairs and Deans in developing and implementing new programs as assigned.
• Remaining current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are applicable to the program.
• Maintaining open and timely communication with students and the University via Kaplan University e-mail. Responses to student emails must occur within 24 hours (with weekends counting as one 24 hour period).
• Providing students with appropriate guidance regarding academic excellence and attendance.
• Completing other duties as assigned by the Academic Department Chair, or Deans.
• Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades.
Experience Required:
*Master’s in science: Nutrition.
*At least ONE of the following: (1) substantial in-person teaching experience; (2) experience teaching or taking an online course in any discipline; (3) an MS in science plus a PhD or EdD in education with a focus on educational technology.
*Strong writing skills
*Candidates must submit a letter of intent that outlines how their experience has prepared them to be an instructor of a wholly online science course.
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