Assistant Faculty in Economics, Online - Remote
Strayer University
To create an optimal learning environment, the University relies on Assistant Faculty to support instructional Faculty by interacting with students in online classrooms that have a large number of students.
We are currently in search of a passionate part-time Assistant Faculty to support our Online undergraduate level Economics class for the upcoming Fall quarter starting October 1st.
NOTE: Applications must include copies of unofficial transcripts to receive full consideration.
Flexible work hours - would prefer someone to work some daytime hours and some weekends might be required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Analyze student activity within discussions and assessments and respond appropriately based upon training and input from the lead instructor.
Assist in managing student communications.
Escalate unique issues to the lead instructor.
Assist with grading and providing feedback.
Monitor students’ engagement levels and provide recommendations on the best approach on how to increase engagement.
Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed, providing tutoring, live sessions, or other student support.
Assist the lead instructor as needed or directed with student outreach.
Assist the lead instructor as needed in developing supplemental support documents, videos, job aids.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
Demonstrated effective time management skills.
Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.
Experience working with a diversity of learning styles.
Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning.
Work Experience:
Previous teaching experience preferred
Online teaching experience preferred
Professional experience in Economics or Finance is preferred
Evidence of professional or academic experience with quantitative analysis tools, quantitative communication, planning, and organization required
Must be Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Suite: Demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Communication Tools: Skilled in using Teams and Zoom for effective collaboration. Video Creation: Experienced with tools for creating and editing videos.
Education: All degrees must be conferred and from an accredited institution to be considered.
Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline
Certificates, licenses and registrations:
Professional certification in discipline specialty (if required dependent on course credentialing requirements).
Other:
Access information using a computer.
Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
Effectively cope with stressful situations.
Good attendance.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong mental acuity.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Work Location Details:
Many of our positions, including this role, are designed to be remote "home office" settings.
Employees working out of a home office are responsible for providing appropriate and safe office space, office furniture and organization, communication tools, and related items. These include:
Arranging for high-speed internet connection, printer and a dedicated phone line for business use. Specifics regarding expense coverage and reimbursement vary based on individual position categories. The University will not provide office equipment or on-site set up assistance.
The environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment.
As with on-site positions, our off-site positions require that the majority of the time will be spent using a telephone, PC and monitors.
There are minimal lifting requirements unless otherwise noted.
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Who we are
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The economy is rapidly transforming.
We’re innovating education and transforming learning to help people
prepare for the workforce - today and in the future.
Our INNOVATION is powered by the belief that today's workforce cannot be supported by yesterday's education. To be RELEVANT now and in the future, we need to transform learning to create an experience that delivers RESULTS.
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Our strengths come from our differences. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion among our workforce to help ensure that we develop products and services that reflect our students and learners. Diversity helps us cultivate an environment of innovation and continuous learning as we share experiences, skills, and perspectives.
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Our Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package and invest in our employees in a number of ways. From our focus on work-life balance, living a healthy lifestyle, and offering financial wellness benefits, Strategic Education invests in our employees by offering benefits that help them take care of themselves and their families.*
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SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.