Part Time Faculty - Finance

Columbia Southern University Job Description

Job Title: Part‑Time Faculty

Department: College of Business and Technology

Reports to: Academic Program Director and Lead Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Hours: As necessary to meet teaching guidelines

Location: This is an off‑campus remote position that requires checking classes and attending to students in the evening and on weekends.

Last Updated: September 6, 2023

Part‑time faculty provide teaching and instruction to Columbia Southern University students and collaborates with other faculty to promote an engaging learning environment. In addition to the teaching responsibility, part‑time faculty serve as subject‑matter experts within their assigned discipline.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the qualified discipline.
  • Record and post a welcome video and transcript.
  • Communicate with students to encourage engagement and course completion.
  • Conduct weekly outreach to students struggling in the course.
  • Participate in the classroom a minimum of four separate days during the week.
  • Respond to student e‑mail inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours) utilizing the university’s assigned e‑mail account.
  • Facilitate discussion boards.
  • Review student submissions and provide relevant, substantive, and value‑added feedback in a timely manner through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Feedback should explain point deduction/loss per the rubric.
  • Host a minimum of two live lectures throughout the course. Live lectures must be scheduled within the following times during units II and VI:
    • Monday – Friday:
      Between 5 pm – 9 pm CST
    • Saturday or Sunday:
      Between 9 am – 9 pm CST
• Serve as course content expert to assist with curriculum maintenance and review individual courses for rigor and currency.
• Resolve academic integrity concerns, grade inflation, and grade challenges in a timely manner.
• Participate in faculty development opportunities and annual university mandatory training.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Academic Program Director and lead faculty.
• May have the opportunity to serve as a Course Writer for an additional stipend.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• English Language – knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes – knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Clerical – knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Computer – knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.
• Mathematics – knowledge of basic mathematics.

• Critical Thinking – uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
• Reading Comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Research – locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
• Interpersonal Skills – communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
• Time Management – manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail – thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.

• Written Comprehension – the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression – the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension – the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression – the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention…