Lead Faculty BAHRM and MHRM; REMOTE; Virtual

Position Summary

The Global Campus Lead Faculty are focused on exceptional learning experiences that emphasize innovative, high-quality teaching, a deep commitment to student learning and success, and the cultivation of a supportive and caring academic community. Lead Faculty are in 12‑month, ranked, career‑track (not eligible for tenure) positions with core duties to teach asynchronous undergraduate and graduate courses to adult learners; lead development of programs and courses and supervision mentorship of associate faculty;

and service to students and the institution to ensure its continued improvement toward its critical student success goals. At the heart of our institution is a deep commitment to a Culture of Care—an ethos that emphasizes proactive, compassionate, and responsive engagement to ensure every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. UAGC programs are intentionally designed to bridge academic learning and workforce relevance, equipping students with both practical skills and disciplinary expertise that prepare them for meaningful career advancement and lifelong learning.

• Lead Faculty demonstrate a passion for helping students achieve their goals, applying disciplinary and professional knowledge in effective practices in teaching, assessment, and student engagement for online, asynchronous courses.
• Deliver high‑quality, engaging online instruction. This can include dissertation chairing and committee work for doctoral faculty.
• Connect the learning experience to workforce skills and professional advancement.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for adult learners.
• Prioritize student learning, achievement, and timely feedback.
• Maintain strong communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Ensure academic integrity and uphold university policies.
• Collaborate with academic support teams to enhance student experience.

• The UAGC online educational model is built around a "quality at scale" approach, in which a centralized, expertly designed curriculum ensures consistency, rigor, and excellence across all course sections. All faculty teach from a shared course shell, allowing them to focus on delivering high‑impact instruction and individualized support.
• Develop and improve courses and innovative teaching practices in collaboration with instructional designers, assessment specialists, and other experts.
• Develop and improve course materials including texts, media, assessment tools, and other innovative instructional modalities.
• Review, support, and mentor instructional quality of associate faculty.
• Lead continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional design, with a focus on relevance, rigor, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with other departments such as student success, student affairs, library, writing center, access and wellness, academic advising, and career services to create, monitor, and improve initiatives for a holistic student support experience.
• Supports students' sense of connection to the university in an online environment.
• Supports program‑level assessment and yearly review cycles.

• Attends and actively participates in department, college, and university meetings.
• Engages in shared governance activities and committees.
• Participates in search and hiring committees.
• Supports accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentors and supports faculty and staff.
• Collaborates on university student success and other initiatives.

• Earned master’s degree in a discipline aligned with the academic program. Earned doctorate and applied professional experience in the field preferred.
• Evidence of promise or experience demonstrating adequate training, depth of knowledge in a particular specialty, and capacity to undertake high‑quality teaching and service.
• Familiarity with best practices in teaching and learning, including curriculum development assessment strategies, especially in virtual environments. Experience teaching in on‑ground and online higher education, including experience in faculty development, instructional design, and continuous improvement preferred.
• Excellent verbal…