South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment
that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and
students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your
professional goals, on campus and online.
The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a
history formed by the many individuals who have developed the
education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to
students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South
University. Whether you have been part of the University family for
many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about
joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can
call home.
What's next for you is the first priority for us!
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the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
The instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course
competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets
of the learning environment. The Instructor provides education
through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to
fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. The Instructor
encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility
and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and
professional development. Incumbent must assure that the South
University philosophy: quality services to clients; development,
growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic
principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation,
positive thinking and expansion is considered in carrying out the
duties and responsibilities of this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South
University model of curricula as well as supports the South
University style of system delivery.
Designs and delivers class instruction through the development
of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development
of activities which support lesson objectives, and (in the case of
online instructors ONLY) delivers the instruction as approved.
Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for
student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing
instruction which fosters competencies and establish student
performance criteria and evaluation.
Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a
classroom/online environment conducive to learning and student
involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for
classes and student success.
Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and
work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and
students and engaging students in the learning process.
Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate
records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing
school/campus and online academic and attendance policies.
Contributes to a learning culture by participating on
curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events
such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various
other workshops and meetings.
Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by
the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the
introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active
awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education/License:
- Masters degree required. PhD in a field related to the classes
to be taught is preferred.
Experience:
- Zero to two years’ experience in instruction or formalized
education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college
institution.
- Membership in a professional association tied to area of
instruction preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the
ability to build successful relationships with student
populations.
- Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
- Simulation and/or adult health clinical experience
preferred.
- Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills
- Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report
writing skills)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet
frequently occurring deadlines.
- Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse
school/campus and online constituents.
- Ability to develop and complete projects without continued
direct supervision
- Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrates
fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion
without being ineffectual
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those encountered while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student
and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a
diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and
perspectives can thrive.