Instructor, Renewable, UAEC200, FY23
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813758
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Instructor
Other Title Information::Instructor, Renewable, UAEC200, FY23
Organization::209317 - Early College
Position Summary::The UA Early College program invites applications for a UAEC 200: College Readiness Instructor position. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure earning position that is renewable every three years depending on need, funding, and performance. The UA Early College program solely enrolls high school students.
Ad Text::The UA Early College program admits nearly 1,500 new high school students annually. All incoming students are required to take the introductory, college readiness course before moving forward and taking other UA courses through the program. The five-week course is solely online; however, the first-class meeting is delivered online, on-campus, or at a satellite location. The UAEC 200: College Readiness Course is offered sixteen times a year (primarily monthly), so the course does not follow the traditional semester-term or quarter-term schedule. Enrollment monthly for each UAEC 200: College Readiness Course varies, but enrollment typically ranges from 30 students to 300+ students monthly.Responsibilities include the following:● Serve in a full-time instructor capacity (work a minimum of 38.75 hours)● Teach the five-week, online UAEC 200: College Readiness Course, to all UA Early College students (for all 16 course offerings)● Prepare each UAEC 200 section by creating course schedules, updating course links, adding users, and revising Blackboard content to fit each section● Teach the online, on campus, and satellite UAEC 200: College Readiness Course first class meeting, which is live (online) or face-to-face (on-campus or satellite)● Actively participate in the online course seven days per week● Hold afternoon or evening office hours two days per week, as well as over weekends as necessary, particularly in the evenings● Create weekly video announcements and host live Zoom strategy sessions periodically during each individual UAEC 200 section● Communicate twice weekly or more often with UA Early College staff about the academic progress of UAEC 200 students● Collaborate with Instructional Designers during the course development process, which includes creating and revising course content (assignments, rubrics, and tutorial videos) during the course revision process● Participate in service opportunities including UA Early College information sessions and eventsWe seek a talented and innovative instructor who demonstrates an ability to work with diverse groups of high school students and educators. As a community of knowledge builders, we are looking for a productive and creative colleague who, through teaching, will bring new perspectives to the delivery of an online course and online instructional practices.Minimum QualificationsApplicants must have an earned master’s degree in English, secondary education, instructional technology, or communications from an accredited institution with a minimum of 1-year online teaching experience. Candidates must have a strong record of excellent teaching and communication skills and experience teaching high school students. This position requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends. Occasional travel may be required.Preferred QualificationsApplicants with an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. in secondary education, English, or instructional technology from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1-year online teaching experience in Blackboard Learn will be given extra consideration.
Additional Position Information::Application materials must be submitted online at facultyjobs.ua.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until October 14, 2022. Applicants must submit the following application materials: 1.) A cover letter that addresses interest in the position, teaching/instructional style(s), and philosophy; 2.) C.V. or resume’; 3.) List of three references of which two are professional references. Prior to hiring, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.Please direct inquiries to Dr. Victoria Lewis, Interim Assistant Dean, K12 Programs, UA College of Continuing Studies at victoria.lewis@ua.edu.
UA EEO Statement:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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09/14/2022
Expected Starting Date::11/01/2022
College/School/Division::Continuing Studies
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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