"Belmont Online Course Facilitator - Master of Arts in Media and Entertainment Industries"

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position purpose: Online course facilitators instruct students in Belmont Online programs. Facilitators engage with students through course updates, office hours, and assessments. Facilitators may be assigned up to three courses per semester.

Essential Functions:

1. Update existing, adopted course syllabus with timeline of classes, schedule for assessments, and contact information for students each semester.
2. Provide instruction to students. Facilitate group discussions related to course content. Engage in other substantive interactions connected to the academic materials.
3. Assess and give feedback on student work within seven (7) days after the due date. Manage online grading system and submit grades by the due date defined by the Office of the Registrar.
4. Offer regularly scheduled virtual office hours throughout the course and proactively communicate with students via Canvas Inbox or Outlook. Response to student inquiries is expected within 24-48 hours.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students. Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and Canvas LMS.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education: Master's required, Doctoral preferred

Required Experience: 1-3 years experience in field required, 4-6 years preferred

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.