Part-Time Faculty, Biology, FlexPath

About this position

Capella University offers two learning formats, FlexPath and GuidedPath, to provide a flexible and affordable way for working professionals to earn a degree designed to fit into their life. Our FlexPath learning format offers asynchronous 12-week courses with self-paced target dates to put learners in control of completing the course within 12 weeks of enrollment. Rolling enrollment allows learners to finish a course early and advance to the next course mid-quarter without having to wait. Faculty help learners progress by providing competency-based evaluations within 48 hours of assessment submissions, excluding weekends and holidays. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assignments are on an ongoing rolling enrollment basis according to expertise and school needs. Utilize your professional expertise to provide high quality instruction from a pre-designed curriculum. Be available within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) by phone, email, and in the courseroom to ensure learners receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success. Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience. Establish high standards and ensure learners understand how they will be evaluated. Adhere to University policies and procedures. Attend faculty meetings and workshops and/or training as required. Participate in other activities based on university needs. Job Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation. Effectively communicate with all levels of the University. Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning and organizing of course objectives. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology. Strong computer skills. Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner. Work Experience: Three years of teaching experience preferred. Professional experience in the discipline with a minimum of two years required for undergraduate level and three years required for graduate level. Research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline required for graduate-level; in addition at the doctoral level, experience with how to conduct and oversee research in the discipline required. Education: All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution. Copies of required certificates and licenses and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees with the institution and conferred degree and date must be attached. MS or higher in Biology or related field OR 18 graduate hours in Biology or related field Other: The Division of Arts and Sciences at Capella University believes a diverse learning community is vital to achieving our mission of extending access to higher education. We believe that attracting, engaging, and supporting diverse learners, faculty, and staff strengthens our unive

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the University
• Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning and organizing of course objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology

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