General Education Faculty/Instructor - Student Retention Specialist - College Management

South College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in Knoxville, TN seeks a General Education Faculty/Instructor specializing in Student Retention. This role involves providing both online and on-ground instruction, assisting with student retention initiatives, and developing course materials. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Education and demonstrate experience in academic advising and student engagement. Join us to empower students and enhance their educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting first-year students and understanding of a successful first-year experience.
• Demonstrated prior teaching experience in online and face-to-face environments.
• Proactive and energetic approach to student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-ground and online instruction for General Education.
• Assist with student retention initiatives.
• Update course syllabi and develop lesson plans.
• Ensure classroom safety and effective use of class time.

Skills

Student engagement

Communication skills

Academic advising

Lesson plan development

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related subject

Job description

Overview

General Education Faculty/Instructor - Student Retention Specialist - College Management

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment - where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the General Education Department Chair, the ON-GROUND Full-Time Student Retention Specialist & Instructor of College Management will provide on-ground and online instruction for General Education through the Knoxville campus.
• This position will sit at the South College-Lonas Drive Campus in Knoxville, TN.
• Assist the Knoxville General Education Department Chair and other campus leaders on matters related to first and second quarter student retention.
• Update course syllabi, develop lesson plans and presentation materials, as well as evaluate students’ progress.
• Ensure the safety and security of their classrooms and effectively use class time.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree in Education (with focal areas such as Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Educational Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology) or a related subject.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting first-year students and a strong understanding of a successful first-year experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in academic advising, first-year experience coordination, orientation programming, and/or creating and directing student engagement initiatives. Prior teaching experience in an online and face-to-face environment. Proactive, energetic approach to student engagement. Proficient in the written and oral communication of the English language.