Faculty - Academic Learning Specialist (Master's degree required)

Davita Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking an Academic Learning Specialist focused on enhancing student success through resource provision and support. The role involves teaching, student assessment, and promoting diversity, requiring a Master's degree and experience in dental hygiene. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and runs through September 2028, with expected transition into a long-term role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver and reimbursement program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred, in Education or Dental Hygiene.
• Completion of CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• Unencumbered Registered Dental Hygiene license in the State of MN.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources and support for student success.
• Teach a maximum of 15 contact hours per semester.
• Promote cultural awareness among students, especially ESL learners.

Skills

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Operational Excellence

Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity

Utilization of Technology

Education

Master's Degree in Education or Dental Hygiene

Completion of CODA accredited dental hygiene program

Job description

Description

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please clickhereto log in to UKG and then navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

The Academic Learning Specialist (ALS) is a faculty role with a specialized focus on student success through the provision and coordination of resources and support in both didactic and practical modalities. A primary focus of support is on students who are ESL or multi-lingual learners and the promotion of cultural awareness in the program.

Instruction is limited to maximum of 15 contact hours per semester. The Academic Learning Specialist reports to the program chair.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity to run through September 2028 (expected to transition into a long term position).

Requirements for Qualification

• Master's Degree with a preference for a degree in Education or Dental Hygiene, though it is not required.


• Completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental hygiene program at either AAS or BS level.


• Unencumbered Registered Dental Hygiene license in the State of MN.


• At least two years of clinical practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist and teaching experience preferred.

This position requires individuals with knowledge and understanding of the professional career paths and demands of the dental hygiene field, as well as, the ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for those career paths and employer demands. Those with motivation, integrity and enthusiasm for teaching, a willingness to embrace Herzing's mission and adapt to the needs to adult learners, will excel in this position.

Pay:
Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $85,000.

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Summary of Primary Responsibilities
The position's responsibilities fall into eight basic areas and serve as the basis for instructor hiring, evaluation and development.

• Subject Matter Expertise


• Effective Communication


• Pedagogical Mastery


• Operational Excellence


• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity


• Assessment of Student Learning


• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning


• Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Herzing University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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