Part-time Faculty, OSH Grad

Columbia Southern University, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Southern University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for OSH Grad courses. This remote role requires evening and weekend availability to support online students across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Faculty will deliver courses, engage students, and serve as subject matter experts. Exceptions include potential stipend as Course Writer and annual trainings.

Qualifications

• Terminal or master's degree in the teaching discipline or closely related field.
• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline.
• Highest degree with a certification/licensing plus two years’ teaching experience.
• College/university teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the qualified discipline.
• Engage with students to promote engagement and course completion.
• Weekly outreach to students struggling in the course.
• Attend courses as needed, minimum four days per week in class.
• Respond to student emails within 48 hours using the university email system.
• Facilitate discussion boards and timely feedback via Blackboard.
• Host at least two live lectures within specified times.
• Support curriculum maintenance and course reviews for rigor and currency.
• Participate in faculty development and mandatory trainings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course preparation

Education

Terminal degree in teaching discipline

Master's with 18 grad credits

Highest degree with certification

College teaching experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook/Email

Blackboard LMS

Internal databases

Job description

Faculty Career Opportunities

Position: Part-time Faculty, OSH Grad Location: Remote
Job Id: PTFOSHGRAD # of Openings: 4 Columbia Southern University Job Description Job Title: Part-Time Faculty, OSH Grad Department: College of Safety and Emergency Services 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. Job Summary 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.

Essential Job Tasks Additional duties may be assigned.

• Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the qualified discipline, to include the following:
  • Records and posts a welcome video and transcript.
  • Communicates with students to encourage engagement and course completion.
  • Conducts weekly outreach to students struggling in the course.
  • Participates in the classroom a minimum of four separate days during the week.
  • Responds to student email inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours) utilizing the university’s assigned email account.
  • Facilitates discussion boards.
  • Reviews student submissions and provides 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.
  • Hosts 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
• Serves as course content expert to assist with curriculum maintenance and reviews individual courses for rigor and currency.
• Resolves academic integrity concerns, grade inflation, and grade challenges in a timely manner.
• Participates in faculty development opportunities and annual university mandatory trainings.
• 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.

Faculty Teaching Undergraduate and/or Certificate Courses should (Course Numbers 1000 – 4000)

• Possess a terminal degree or master's degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or...
• Possess a terminal degree or master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of two years’ experience in the teaching discipline/field
• Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)

Faculty Teaching Graduate Courses (Course Numbers ≥ 5000)

• Possess a terminal degree in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess a terminal degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline or in a closely related discipline from an accredited program/college/university or…
• Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of five years’ experience in the teaching discipline/field
• Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)

*If a faculty does not meet the above credentialing requirements, an alternative justification requires approval from the College Dean and Provost.

Equipment Required Instructors are required to provide their own equipment. This includes:

• Computer, telephone, and a printer with a scanner.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software
• Secure and reliable internet access with sufficient speed/bandwidth to perform job responsibilities is required.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Pay Transparency Statement In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, applicants who reside in a jurisdiction with designated pay transparency requirements and for whom this position is available on a remote basis may be entitled to receive additional information regarding the compensation range and benefits associated with this role. Such information will be provided upon request, as required by law. Please contact [e-mail].