Part-Time Faculty - Bachelor/Master Management Information Systems (MIS)

Colorado State University; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Course Instructor for Management Information Systems. This part-time role involves teaching online courses, engaging with students, and contributing to the university's mission, with a focus on delivering quality education and fostering student success.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Contribution to a retirement account

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum two years of higher education teaching experience.
• Experience in industry with at least two years required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct online courses and engage with students.
• Provide feedback and support student retention efforts.
• Host live class sessions and maintain course communications.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Organizing and Prioritizing Work

Education

Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Data Science

Doctorate degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Data Science

Tools

Power BI

SAS

Python

R

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team at CSU Global as a Course Instructor for Management Information Systems (MIS)! Under the guidance of the Provost, Program Manager & Faculty Operations Specialist, you will ensure the seamless delivery of courses in alignment with University, accreditation, and state standards, contributing to CSU Global's mission and programs. Your responsibilities include conducting 8 week online courses through our learning management system, engaging actively with students, providing feedback, and supporting retention efforts. We are seeking individuals with at least a Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science, 18 graduate credit hours in MIS, and at least three years of industry experience, along with a minimum of two years of higher education teaching experience. Strong communication skills, proficiency in online teaching tools, and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment are essential. The ideal candidate will possess top job skills including active listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively. If you are passionate about education and fostering student success, apply now!

Responsibilities

OUR MISSION & VALUESColorado State University Global is committed to advancing student academic and professional success in a global society, by providing access to dynamic education characterized by excellence, innovative delivery technologies, industry relevance, and strong stakeholder engagement. We continue to thrive and drive our mission forward because we are:

• Growth-Minded:We continually learn, seek opportunities for growth, and believe we can do better with effort and persistence.
• Dedicated:We provide exceptional service and support to our stakeholders to drive the mission of the university.
• Tenacious: We are accountable for getting the job done right, acting thoughtfully and taking responsibility for our commitments and actions, and we thrive on achieving results.
• Agile: We are flexible in our thinking, focus on solutions, innovative problem-solving, and overcoming obstacles.
• Engaged: We collaborate, communicate, and motivate one another to achieve excellence.
• Champions of Integrity:We act ethically, honestly, and respectfully to be trustworthy and reliable towards all stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Prior to the course start, complete a quality check/review of each assigned course per CSU Global expectations.• Engage fully with students in assigned academic course(s). This translates to having active course participation and being responsive to students and supporting their success.• Conduct course(s) as designed through the learning management system (Canvas)• Post weekly course updates and announcements.• Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades.• Adhere to all CSU Global faculty expectations regarding engagement in the course through the discussion board and in comments and feedback to students on assessments.• Provide personalized and substantive feedback on all student submissions and assignments within CSU Global guidelines.• Respond promptly to student, Program Director, and University emails, phone calls, and inquiries in accordance with CSU Global guidelines.• Host live class sessions, as required.

• Submit course tickets for any course issue.• Provide feedback on the course topics, presentation, and relevancy to the Program Director.• Actively assist the University in retention efforts such as reporting to the Academic Success Office a concern for a student not engaged in the course.• Support University assessment efforts for the course and program.• Maintain the highest level of ethical standard and confidentiality in the execution of all duties performed.• Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.• Complies with all University policies and procedures.• Remains current in profession and industry trends.• Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by:• making suggestions for improvement• learning new skills, procedures and processes.• Is available for other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES• None

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching modern learners and teaching methodology.• Experience working with a diverse student population.• Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints. • Ability to effectively communicate to students, faculty, academic and campus leaders, and other internal and external stakeholders• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment• Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements.• Computer skills:• Enter data into computer using software applications for data entry and word processing.• Proficient with e-mail and cloud-based document systems (e.g., Google applications).• Proficient with standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to productivity.• Ability to perform under stress in cases of emergency, critical or hazardous situations.• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

• Instructing• Learning Strategies• Active Listening• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work• Quality Assurance• Critical Thinking• Problem Solving

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics or Data Science with a minimum of eighteen (18) hours of graduate credit hours in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science or related field.

• Doctorate degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics or Data Science strongly preferred. **

• Undergraduate level faculty must have a minimum of two (2) years of industry and practical experience within the previous 10 years. Graduate level faculty must have a minimum of three (3) years of industry and practical experience within the previous 10 years.

• At least two (2) years of higher education teaching experience or one (1) year of higher education online teaching experience.

• Experience with Power BI, SAS, Python and R.

Additional Information

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and talk or hear. • The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms.• Ability to spend long durations in front of a computer monitor.• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: PLEASE READ!

CSU Global courses are 8 weeks in length. Course appointments are awarded on a term to term basis and are based on University enrollment. Employment is considered part time/temporary. Compensation is competitive, the hourly pay range is $32 -$37 based on teaching load and degree type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. Background checks are required of all appointed candidates. Appointed candidates will be required to submit official transcripts prior to start date.

Applicants who advance through the hiring process will participate in a pre-recorded video interview, live video interview, followed by a 3-week unpaid FCC100 training course. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the American with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. If you require an accommodation to CSU Global’s hiring process, please email [e-mail].

Current Part-Time Faculty: If you are current Part-Time Faculty and are interested in teaching for a different program where we have a vacancy, please reach out to your Program Manager and the Faculty Operations Specialist to begin the recredentialing evaluation process.

Deadline to apply: Friday, June 27, 2025, 5:00 pm MDT.