Online - Applied Marketing Management Instructor

Institution:	Indiana Wesleyan University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Faculty - Business - Marketing and Sales Faculty - Business - Management
Posted:	03/01/2011
Type:	Part-Time/Adjunct

Location:	Online
Status:	Temporary
Position Type:	Online Adjunct

University Profile

Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. IWU is the largest school in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) with over 3,200 traditional students on the main Marion, Indiana campus and another 12,200 adult learners at regional sites throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, and online. Within the state of Indiana, IWU has become the fastest-growing university and the largest private university in total enrollment. IWU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best in the Midwest master's universities, is listed among "America's 100 Best College Buys," and is recognized as a certified "Best Christian Workplace".

Position Description

Adjunct faculty of the School of Business and Leadership will be responsible to teach adult students curriculum established by IWU in our facilitator model of instruction as opportunities become available. Online courses meet in the Blackboard environment throughout each week for 5-6 weeks. Each course may include up to 25 students. Adjunct faculty members will: * Demonstrate expertise in their content area * Facilitate engaging individual and group instructional activities * Motivate students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process. * Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes. * Utilize appropriate technology for instruction (e.g. Power-point, Blackboard, Internet Resources) * Incorporate Biblical principles into their content area * Communicate with all IWU constituents in a professional and academic manner * Take advantage of teaching moments and other communication opportunities through the use of weekly announcements and emails. * Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors. * Respond to student questions within 24 hours of requests. * Grade student assignments, giving substantive feedback and critical evaluation, within one week of the due date for the assignment. * Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies * Fulfill three faculty development sessions per year. * Complete other tasks as assigned. Special Instructions to Applicants: Do not send resume or supplemental materials to IWU until requested by the Faculty Recruiting Department. Candidates will be contacted personally with additional instructions if needed. Required Skills Qualifications: According to the Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Desired Qualifications: * Doctoral degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline * International experience preferred (not required) Additional Qualifications: * A personal relationship with Jesus Christ. * An ability to model and communicate the Christian experience to students as related to life and learning * Competence in MS Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint). Indiana Wesleyan University may contact you if your credentials qualify for another position.

The final candidate(s) selected must have the ability to pass a comprehensive background screen. Indiana Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed evangelical Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Application Information

Contact:	Human Resources Indiana Wesleyan University
Online App. Form:	https://www.cytiva.com/indwes/ext/detail.asp?jobid=indwes81298

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Indiana Wesleyan University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law, in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other administered programs, and all phases of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other compensation, and termination of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, Indiana Wesleyan University is committed to compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or other federal, state, or local laws or executive orders except as claimed in a filed religious exemption. Indiana Wesleyan University affirms its position as a Christian University of the liberal arts and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the intent, mission, and doctrinal position stated in the university catalog. The President, the Administrative Officers, and all persons who have hiring authority will maintain and implement personnel policies and practices to assure that affirmative action/equal opportunity is being actively implemented and that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion shall suffer any form of discrimination. Indiana Wesleyan University will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause Indiana Wesleyan University an undue hardship.

Faculty - Marketing - GRAD - Capella University

Faculty - Marketing - GRAD

Institution:	Capella University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Faculty - Business - Marketing and Sales
Posted:	01/04/2011
Application Due:	Open Until Filled
Type:	Part-Time/Adjunct

About Capella University
Capella University is an online university built on graduate degrees, with more than 38,500 students throughout the U.S. and in other countries. Founded in 1993 to provide advanced educational opportunities for working professionals, Capella has become a national leader in online education, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The university's success is built upon a culture that promotes human potential, achievement, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and teamwork. Capella Education Company (CPLA), parent company of Capella University, is publicly traded on the NASDAQ. Capella Education was named to the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame for being listed as one of the nation's fastest-growing companies for 7 consecutive years. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Responsibilities
Part-time and adjunct faculty provide a variety of educational services to degree and certificate learners. Faculty are responsible for meeting the expectations and requirements of the Capella learner while establishing and maintaining effective relationships. Faculty ensure that learners receive quality educational experiences consistent with stated course outcomes as well as NCA and any program accreditation standards. They provide high-quality, impactful and successful experiences that deliver exceptional learning outcomes.

Capella values the capabilities and talents of its faculty and expects continued learning and development through participation in outside scholarly activities or practice in the discipline. Primary responsibilities include teaching (online), mentor and committee work (graduate level only) and contributing to curriculum development. Part-time Faculty also participate in school governance through faculty committees and may participate in a variety of other activities based upon the university's needs and the faculty member's unique skill set.

Specific Accountabilities:

Each faculty member will have a workload that varies based upon his/her expertise and the needs of the program/specialization. Following are the accountabilities expected for faculty in the primary areas of responsibility:

Course Participation: Provides expertise in subject matter; facilitates course discussions ensuring active participation among learners creating entries at least 3-6 times per week; responds to learner inquiries within 24-48 hours; assesses learner assignments and engagement; provides appropriate feedback, coaching and reinforcement of effective critical thinking; reports at risk learners to appropriate school staff; encourages learner participation in course-end evaluation forms; provide innovative input designed to make teaching practices more effective; adheres to quality standards and defines quality at course level in line with departmental and university norms.

Mentoring and Committee Work (graduate level and part-time faculty only): Facilitates discussions with learners to ensure ongoing progress toward successful completion of dissertation; reviews and critiques learner work, providing relevant feedback; participates in dissertation committee meetings

Curriculum Development: Participates in the design and development of courses and course materials including course plans, objectives, outcomes, teaching aids, activities and evaluation tools. Ensures sensitivity to race, gender and disability in curriculum design, course content and study materials

School Governance and Faculty Committees: Actively participates in appropriate department, division or university committees;

Other Activities (may be assigned and vary from quarter to quarter):

Faculty staff meetings, Colloquia, Year in Residencies (as applicable), Capella-sponsored faculty development, problem resolution, faculty orientation/mentoring, web board facilitation, course revisions, etc.

Some Faculty may have certain "areas of emphasis" such as specialized responsibilities or coordinating functions in support of the school's educational goals such as Learner Management, Research and Advising, Program Development and Advising or Accreditation.

Responsibility areas and specific assignments are based on the needs of the school and particular capabilities of the faculty member and will vary from quarter to quarter. Faculty assignments and areas of emphasis may vary significantly from school to school; however, the position is structured to ensure the faculty member is able to contribute optimally to essential teaching and related support services to learners.

Variety and Complexity of Work Expected:

-Developing single course content, translating subject matter and facilitating complex learning in a web-based environment
-Resolving learner/academic focused problems relative to achievement of academic goals; requires independent judgment and decision making
-Managing full instructional load plus some administrative responsibilities
-Responsibilities are generally not prescribed and have broad parameters that will lead to the mastery of the subject matter and application or practice of learned proficiencies in the professional field
-Positively impacts learner retention and persistence
-Acts under general guidance and collegial consultation regarding development of course content and providing constructive input regarding university practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge
-Extensive knowledge of academic discipline and educational standards
-Understanding of Capella University and school philosophy, policies, guidelines and practices
-Knowledge of adult learning theory and practices such as development of learning contracts, collaborative learning and active learning strategies

Assessment
-Exceptional ability to assess learning through feedback, coaching and interpersonal skills
-Ability to develop/maintain curriculum and assessment in online environment
-Ability to teach/advise and assess at appropriate level
-Demonstrated ability to identify/determine alternatives to resolve complex problems

Community
-Ability to consistently contribute to Capella's community of spirit, trust, interaction and learning.
-Acts in ways that support an environment of continuous improvement and a positive learner experience
-Operates from a clear sense of well-developed personal values and standards demonstrating integrity, honesty and authenticity in all actions

Learner-Focus
-Demonstrates complete understanding of learners - accommodating unique needs and expertise of each learner.
-Provides support and opportunity for the learner to continually deepen his or her understanding of individual purpose and pursue it through educational experiences
-Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of a diversity of learners.

Course Management Skills
-Excellent course management skills
-Use of technology in teaching and learning in an online environment
-Microsoft Office products and web fluency

Performance Criteria:

Faculty will be assessed based upon their demonstration of personal drive to accomplish goals and consistently meet expectations. Performance criteria may include the following (depending upon the type of activities assigned):

Evidence of high quality learner interactions as demonstrated through:
-End of course evaluations
-Mentor performance summary
-Colloquia evaluations

Appropriately meets qualitative standards:
-Quality of teaching
-Quality of mentoring
-Quality of colloquium involvement
-Contributions to the specialization/school or university
-Responsiveness to feedback
-Disciplinary expertise as relevant to Capella needs

Ability to manage a breadth and depth of work activities:
-Demonstrates a breadth of capability across a variety of learning activities
-Demonstrates flexibility in managing workload
-Achieves quality learning outcomes

Key Differences Between Part-Time and Adjunct Faculty:

Generally, part-time faculty engage in a continuous relationship with Capella quarter after quarter. As such, Capella is committed to providing a work assignment to part-time faculty members on an ongoing quarterly basis. The work assignments and workload may vary from quarter to quarter, but the part-time faculty member is provided with some level of work by Capella. Only part-time faculty members may participate in Mentoring or Committee work assignments or any other work assignment that may span four quarters.

Adjunct faculty members are not engaged with Capella in a continuous relationship. They do not work four quarters in any given calendar year, but are assigned work as they are available and as Capella has needs. As such, the workload for adjunct faculty members will be quite variable.

All part-time and adjunct faculty will be required to complete an unpaid faculty development course (FD 1800) as a pre-requisite for employment. This is an essential part of the selection process for both the faculty member and Capella.

Qualifications
Experience: Significant experience as a scholar-practitioner in the field of Marketing plus minimum of 3 years of higher education instruction in Marketing is required.

Education: Doctoral level degree in Marketing is required.

Job Location
This is an off-site position.

*Due to state higher education regulations, Capella University is restricted from hiring course room instructors who are residents of Vermont.

Application Information

Contact:	Capella University
Online App. Form:	http://www.capella.edu/careers

Faculty - Marketing - GRAD - Capella University

Faculty - Marketing - GRAD

Institution:	Capella University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Faculty - Business - Marketing and Sales
Posted:	01/04/2011
Application Due:	Open Until Filled
Type:	Part-Time/Adjunct

About Capella University
Capella University is an online university built on graduate degrees, with more than 38,500 students throughout the U.S. and in other countries. Founded in 1993 to provide advanced educational opportunities for working professionals, Capella has become a national leader in online education, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The university's success is built upon a culture that promotes human potential, achievement, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and teamwork. Capella Education Company (CPLA), parent company of Capella University, is publicly traded on the NASDAQ. Capella Education was named to the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame for being listed as one of the nation's fastest-growing companies for 7 consecutive years. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Responsibilities
Part-time and adjunct faculty provide a variety of educational services to degree and certificate learners. Faculty are responsible for meeting the expectations and requirements of the Capella learner while establishing and maintaining effective relationships. Faculty ensure that learners receive quality educational experiences consistent with stated course outcomes as well as NCA and any program accreditation standards. They provide high-quality, impactful and successful experiences that deliver exceptional learning outcomes.

Capella values the capabilities and talents of its faculty and expects continued learning and development through participation in outside scholarly activities or practice in the discipline. Primary responsibilities include teaching (online), mentor and committee work (graduate level only) and contributing to curriculum development. Part-time Faculty also participate in school governance through faculty committees and may participate in a variety of other activities based upon the university's needs and the faculty member's unique skill set.

Specific Accountabilities:

Each faculty member will have a workload that varies based upon his/her expertise and the needs of the program/specialization. Following are the accountabilities expected for faculty in the primary areas of responsibility:

Course Participation: Provides expertise in subject matter; facilitates course discussions ensuring active participation among learners creating entries at least 3-6 times per week; responds to learner inquiries within 24-48 hours; assesses learner assignments and engagement; provides appropriate feedback, coaching and reinforcement of effective critical thinking; reports at risk learners to appropriate school staff; encourages learner participation in course-end evaluation forms; provide innovative input designed to make teaching practices more effective; adheres to quality standards and defines quality at course level in line with departmental and university norms.

Mentoring and Committee Work (graduate level and part-time faculty only): Facilitates discussions with learners to ensure ongoing progress toward successful completion of dissertation; reviews and critiques learner work, providing relevant feedback; participates in dissertation committee meetings

Curriculum Development: Participates in the design and development of courses and course materials including course plans, objectives, outcomes, teaching aids, activities and evaluation tools. Ensures sensitivity to race, gender and disability in curriculum design, course content and study materials

School Governance and Faculty Committees: Actively participates in appropriate department, division or university committees;

Other Activities (may be assigned and vary from quarter to quarter):

Faculty staff meetings, Colloquia, Year in Residencies (as applicable), Capella-sponsored faculty development, problem resolution, faculty orientation/mentoring, web board facilitation, course revisions, etc.

Some Faculty may have certain "areas of emphasis" such as specialized responsibilities or coordinating functions in support of the school's educational goals such as Learner Management, Research and Advising, Program Development and Advising or Accreditation.

Responsibility areas and specific assignments are based on the needs of the school and particular capabilities of the faculty member and will vary from quarter to quarter. Faculty assignments and areas of emphasis may vary significantly from school to school; however, the position is structured to ensure the faculty member is able to contribute optimally to essential teaching and related support services to learners.

Variety and Complexity of Work Expected:

-Developing single course content, translating subject matter and facilitating complex learning in a web-based environment
-Resolving learner/academic focused problems relative to achievement of academic goals; requires independent judgment and decision making
-Managing full instructional load plus some administrative responsibilities
-Responsibilities are generally not prescribed and have broad parameters that will lead to the mastery of the subject matter and application or practice of learned proficiencies in the professional field
-Positively impacts learner retention and persistence
-Acts under general guidance and collegial consultation regarding development of course content and providing constructive input regarding university practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge
-Extensive knowledge of academic discipline and educational standards
-Understanding of Capella University and school philosophy, policies, guidelines and practices
-Knowledge of adult learning theory and practices such as development of learning contracts, collaborative learning and active learning strategies

Assessment
-Exceptional ability to assess learning through feedback, coaching and interpersonal skills
-Ability to develop/maintain curriculum and assessment in online environment
-Ability to teach/advise and assess at appropriate level
-Demonstrated ability to identify/determine alternatives to resolve complex problems

Community
-Ability to consistently contribute to Capella's community of spirit, trust, interaction and learning.
-Acts in ways that support an environment of continuous improvement and a positive learner experience
-Operates from a clear sense of well-developed personal values and standards demonstrating integrity, honesty and authenticity in all actions

Learner-Focus
-Demonstrates complete understanding of learners - accommodating unique needs and expertise of each learner.
-Provides support and opportunity for the learner to continually deepen his or her understanding of individual purpose and pursue it through educational experiences
-Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of a diversity of learners.

Course Management Skills
-Excellent course management skills
-Use of technology in teaching and learning in an online environment
-Microsoft Office products and web fluency

Performance Criteria:

Faculty will be assessed based upon their demonstration of personal drive to accomplish goals and consistently meet expectations. Performance criteria may include the following (depending upon the type of activities assigned):

Evidence of high quality learner interactions as demonstrated through:
-End of course evaluations
-Mentor performance summary
-Colloquia evaluations

Appropriately meets qualitative standards:
-Quality of teaching
-Quality of mentoring
-Quality of colloquium involvement
-Contributions to the specialization/school or university
-Responsiveness to feedback
-Disciplinary expertise as relevant to Capella needs

Ability to manage a breadth and depth of work activities:
-Demonstrates a breadth of capability across a variety of learning activities
-Demonstrates flexibility in managing workload
-Achieves quality learning outcomes

Key Differences Between Part-Time and Adjunct Faculty:

Generally, part-time faculty engage in a continuous relationship with Capella quarter after quarter. As such, Capella is committed to providing a work assignment to part-time faculty members on an ongoing quarterly basis. The work assignments and workload may vary from quarter to quarter, but the part-time faculty member is provided with some level of work by Capella. Only part-time faculty members may participate in Mentoring or Committee work assignments or any other work assignment that may span four quarters.

Adjunct faculty members are not engaged with Capella in a continuous relationship. They do not work four quarters in any given calendar year, but are assigned work as they are available and as Capella has needs. As such, the workload for adjunct faculty members will be quite variable.

All part-time and adjunct faculty will be required to complete an unpaid faculty development course (FD 1800) as a pre-requisite for employment. This is an essential part of the selection process for both the faculty member and Capella.

Qualifications
Experience: Significant experience as a scholar-practitioner in the field of Marketing plus minimum of 3 years of higher education instruction in Marketing is required.

Education: Doctoral level degree in Marketing is required.

Job Location
This is an off-site position.

*Due to state higher education regulations, Capella University is restricted from hiring course room instructors who are residents of Vermont.

Application Information

Contact:	Capella University
Online App. Form:	http://www.capella.edu/careers

Marketing Online Instructor - Kaplan University

Marketing Online Instructor

Institution:	Kaplan University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Faculty - Business - Marketing and Sales
Posted:	02/03/2011
Type:	Part-Time/Adjunct

Position Summary:
Kaplan University offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, non-traditional university setting.

Key Job Responsibilities:
- Providing a learning environment that supports student success.
- Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars as assigned by school or program.
- Development and posting of the class syllabi in the class Message Board.
- Maintaining school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
- Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.
- Leading message board discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework.
- Partnering with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.
- Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
- Delivering mid-term and final grades to the Registrar's Office according to the academic calendar.
- Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
- Attending department and faculty meetings.
- Additional duties as may be assigned by the School.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree In Marketing within past 5 years or ABD for less than 3 years. Requires 18 graduate or post graduate credit hours in Marketing or Marketing related courses.
- 1-3 years related experience
- Two journal articles published in the past 5 years or 1 journal article and two refereed conference papers published in a proceedings.
- Other credentials as established by the School.
- Microsoft Office suite.
- Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and adobe connect meeting technology.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.

Kaplan University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing innovative undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education. Our programs foster student learning with opportunities to launch, enhance, or change careers in a diverse global society. Kaplan University is committed to general education, a student-centered service and support approach, and applied scholarship in a practical environment.

Kaplan University is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a worldwide education services provider and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). www.kaplan.com

Salary commensurate with experience

Application Information

Contact:	Human Resource Kaplan University
Online App. Form:	http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R9975120509451